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We are so proud of Jose Ayala, 1st year medical student from UTMB Galveston. Jose is from McAllen, TX and is the first recipient of the Hector P. Garcia, MD, Presidential Endowment.
We are certain when Jose graduates in 4 years, he will be the kind of physician that embodies Dr. Hector's spirit in the practice of medicine.
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation is so pleased to present Jose with this award. We are excited for his future and will continue to follow his career.
With your help, our fundraising efforts are not only paving the way for students like Jose but also a brighter future for our communities.
Joseph Akers announced as 2021 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Fellow
Four-time 
Islander Alumnus Joseph Akers Announced as 2021 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Fellow
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Deemed one of the most pivotal figures in Mexican American history, Dr. Hector P. Garcia (1914-1996) continues to influence research and education through the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Fellowship. The fellowship, sponsored by the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation, has been provided annually since 2019 to encourage scholarly research using the Garcia Papers, held in the Archives and Special Collections Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Read More