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On Wednesday, officials from UTEP and Sundt Construction held a “topping out” ceremony to celebrate a major construction milestone for Texas Western Hall, the newest learning complex on campus. The event at UTEP honored the efforts of Sundt construction workers, engineers and architects from Ayers Saint Gross whose work has contributed to Texas Western Hall. Credit: Ayers Saint Gross

UTEP Celebrates “Topping Out” for New Learning Complex, Texas Western Hall

EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2025) – Today, officials from UTEP and Sundt Construction held a “topping out” ceremony to celebrate a major construction milestone for Texas Western Hall, the newest learning complex on campus.

Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Ph.D., professor of history and director of UTEP’s Institute of Oral History, is one of the recipients of the 2024 Hispanos Triunfadores awards, presented by McDonald's.

Liberal Arts Faculty Member Earns McDonald’s Hispanos Triunfadores Award

This fall, a faculty member from UTEP’s College of Liberal Arts received one of the highest honors in the Paso Del Norte region: the prestigious Hispanos Triunfadores award. Presented by McDonald’s for over 20 years, the award recognizes exceptional individuals in El Paso for their service and dedication to inspiring youth.

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