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Preserving Dr. Natalicio's Legacy

Dr. Natalicio's impact was far-reaching—from her work with students at UTEP to her vision to scale access and excellence in higher education nationwide. While many have read the headlines, it’s the personal interactions and individual encouragement that capture the nuance of Dr. Natalicio’s gifts to the field. By documenting and preserving these stories, future generations will be able to understand the enduring significance of her work and vision.

Capturing Personal Stories

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We are collecting recorded interviews to preserve the memories and experiences of those who worked closely with Dr. Natalicio and were influenced by her leadership. To capture a range of perspectives, interviewees include former students, faculty, and administrators, as well as community members. The interviews will be archived at UTEP as part of a long-standing oral history collection that spans more than 50 years and 2,000 recorded narratives.

How to Contribute

If you would like to share your experience working with Dr. Natalicio at an upcoming event, please email us at natalicioinstitute@utep.edu to set up an interview.

We are also collecting written reflections that can be submitted at natalicioinstitute@utep.edu.

Our Partner: The Institute of Oral History

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The oral history commemorating Dr. Natalicio’s legacy and philosophy is being developed in conjunction with the Institute of Oral History at the University of Texas at El Paso. This team has been responsible for assembling the University’s 50+ year oral history archive under the direction of Dr. Yolanda Leyva.

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The Diana Natalicio Institute is leading the charge to integrate access and excellence throughout higher education. By strengthening educational institutions, developing leaders, and advancing research that produces actionable knowledge, we make it easier to become a student-serving campus.

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