Walk across campus on an Orange Friday, attend a UTRGV game, or gather with alumni anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley, and one thing becomes clear: Vaquero pride is something people carry with them.

From graphic tees and embroidered caps to performance shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, and drinkware, UTRGV merchandise has become part of everyday life throughout the Valley. These pieces are worn during first games, orientation weekends, graduation celebrations, alumni gatherings, family traditions, and ordinary days when representing UTRGV simply feels right.

Yet one phrase found on many of these products often goes unnoticed:

Officially Licensed.

Those two words mean far more than a label or hang tag. They stand for authenticity, approved university branding, and respect for the identity that students, alumni, faculty, and fans proudly share.