In the article, the author discusses the activities in the field of podiatric medicine as of January 2021, particularly the impending launch of the state-funded University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatry. The new college, to be led by interim dean Doctor Lawrence Harkless, is already approved by the state of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and University of Texas System. He also cites the importance of new graduates in podiatric medicine growth.