The Las Huellas
Wildlife Conservation Endowment

A Joint Effort by Las Huellas and UTRGV to Promote Wildlife Biology Education and Career Development

The long-term goal of the partnership between Las Huellas and UTRGV is to generate enough student and faculty interest and (financial) support for the potential creation of the Las Huellas Wildlife Biology Institute. The initial goal is to establish UTRGV as an institution that local (regional and national) students can attend to obtain the necessary skills to pursue careers related to the goals of Las Huellas.

Partnership Aims to Create Las Huellas Wildlife Biology Institute at UTRGV

The long-term goal of the partnership between Las Huellas and UTRGV is to generate enough student and faculty interest and (financial) support for the potential creation of the Las Huellas Wildlife Biology Institute. The initial goal is to establish UTRGV as an institution that local (regional and national) students can attend to obtain the necessary skills to pursue careers related to the goals of Las Huellas.

Establishing UTRGV as a leader in wildlife and biology studies will be accomplished in two areas.

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For Las Huellas Supporters with a desire to get involved with our mission please consider a donation to this endowment and we will match each dollar donated.

Las Huellas Association creates endowed fund at UTRGV for student scholarships

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has received a $500,000 endowment from the Las Huellas Association to provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in wildlife habitat conservation. The Las Huellas Fund will support student research on conservation and management of wildlife and their habitats, and the improvement of such habitats.