Special Collections & Archives: Newspapers, Commencements, Yearbooks

University & Student Publications

The University Archives serve as the repository for most publications for UTRGV and its legacy institutions.

Student Newspapers & University Newsletters

• University Newspaper - El Sol (1976 - 1992) 
• University Newspaper - The Beacon (1943 - 1950)
• University Newspaper - The Collegian (1993- 2015)
• University Newspaper - The Pan American  (1954 - 2015)
• University Newspaper - The Rider (2015 - current)
• UTB/TSC - Orange & White (1995 - 2014)
• UTPA - Los Arcos (1997 - 2004)

University Statistics

• UTPA Factbooks & Stats-at-a-Glance
• UTB Factbooks and Brochures

University Yearbooks (Legacy Institutions)

Yearbooks are the most commonly used university publication. SCA offers limited access online and full access to physical copies in our reading rooms.

Online Access (select copies available)

• El Bronco. Official yearbook of Pan American.
• Scorpio. Official yearbook of UTB/TSC.

Physical Copies (in-library use) 

• Copies of yearbooks can be found via library online catalog. Hint: Use the Advanced Search function and enter the author as "University of Texas Brownsville" or "University of Texas-Pan American."

Additional University Archives Publications

Return to University Archives

Explore the links below:

• Special Collections & Archives Website
• University Library Catalog
• Finding Aids (ArchivesSpace)
• Digital Collections @ScholarWorks
• LRGV Databases

Appointments are recommended for most new researchers. Our team is available in Brownsville and Edinburg to assist you with identifying resources.