Welcome to ColorStack at UTRGV! We are a community of students passionate about technology and diversity.
ColorStack's mission is to increase the number of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous technologists who graduate and go on to start rewarding technical careers.
At ColorStack at UTRGV, we believe in action. We're committed to fostering real change in the tech industry by providing an inclusive environment on campus for all students that's dedicated to bolstering the effectiveness of the ColorStack national organization.
By offering access to various resources, we aim to ensure every student is confident, on track, and optimistic about their future in tech. Education is just the beginning. Our goal is to open doors for our members into the tech world. Through targeted initiatives like resume workshops, company networking events, interview prep workhops, and conferences, we're shaping the future one career at a time.
Find internship, co-op, and scholarship opportunities posted in our Discord
Get career advice and learn how to stand out when recruiting
Speak with recruiters and engineers at our company-led workshops
Meet new friends and find your support system in college and beyond
Meet some of our outstanding members who are making waves in tech. Check out their stories to learn about their journey and achievements.
Hyperactive from the jump, Viviana has always needed to challenge her mind. After trying out different career paths, from working as a medical assistant to studying business finance, Vivi knows the struggle in finding the right fit for a career. She was introduced to computer science when her friend set her up with a senior computer science student for a study session. Her path towards a career as a software engineer is proof that there is no “correct way”, only tenacity, education and a willingness to try. Trust you will be alright <3. Read about Viviana's journey.
For Esteban Ayala, an early interest in technology later grew into a passion for software engineering. As a senior in Computer Science at UTRGV, he's now on the verge of launching a promising career in software engineering. Read more about Esteban's path.
