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Taking Up the Cause of Integrating Access and Excellence in Higher Education

  • February 26, 2026

“If not me, then who?” is what Diana Natalicio asked herself when she was being considered for the President of the University of Texas at El Paso in the late 1980s...

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When Worlds Come Together

  • February 27, 2026

The Natalicio Legacy and Impact event featured conversations about the future of higher education...

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Support Our Graduate Fellow

  • April 17, 2026

Finding yourself in the right environment can open your eyes to your full potential. Sonia Hernandez Frausto learned that firsthand here at UTEP.

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Research Articles

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Deepening Student Success in STEM

  • 2026

Dig into the importance of mentoring to foster belonging in higher education. This in conjunction with structured research interventions are strong predictors of student success in STEM.

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Program Design for Organization Transformation

  • 2026

Learn about how a member of our team demonstrated how STEM programs can be designed to support students and drive institutional change.

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News

Natalicio Impact to Legacy

From leadership to legacy: Diana Natalicio’s impact endures at UTEP

  • February 6, 2026

Four years after her passing, President Emerita Diana Natalicio's influence remains strong as the Institute continues her vision of expanding opportunity and excellence for Hispanic students.

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Natalicio Institute OpenHouse

UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake

  • January 22, 2026

The Institute is hosting a full day of events honoring Natalicio’s enduring impact on UTEP and higher education.

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National Case Study Highlights UTEP

  • December 2025

The Natalicio Institute facilitated a campus visit by Public Agenda, contributing to a national case study on UTEP’s approach to student success and economic mobility. The work was also featured in an Inside Higher Ed article highlighting evidence-based strategies for expanding opportunity.

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