EDINBURG, Texas - The chairman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board was awarded the Dean’s Medallion at the UT-Rio Grande Valley College of Engineering & Computer Science 2024 Convocation.
Dr. Fred Farias, a Valley native, received the award Dr. Ala Qubbaj, dean of the college. Qubbaj noted that Farias has helped CECS secure accreditation for two PhD program’s from THECB.
In his remarks, Farias said CECS deserves praise for helping its students secure internships across the country.
Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of Dr. Farias’ remarks at the convocation:
Editor's Note: Here is a video interview with Dr. Farias at the conclusion of the event:
