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South Texas is a significant foundation in Texas’ economic vitality, and nowhere is that more evident than in Laredo — the busiest port in the United States. As our nation strengthens trade ties with Mexico and South America, Laredo is experiencing unprecedented economic development and population growth, presenting a wealth of opportunities for its residents and the region at large.

Less than a year ago, The University of Texas System launched the nation’s most comprehensive industry-recognized microcredential program with education partner Coursera, providing more than 240,000 students from UT’s nine academic institutions free access to augment their current degree plans with professional certificates in high-demand jobs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education, research and health care – offering both immense potential, unprecedented opportunities and unique challenges. The University of Texas System’s academic and health institutions are working hard to explore, integrate, expand on and innovate around AI in ethical and sustainable ways that supports students, educators, researchers, health care workers, clinicians – and above all Texans and the future of our great state. Here are a few ways UT institutions are delivering on their promise.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife today announced a $20 million investment in The University of Texas at El Paso to reestablish its Mining Engineering Program.