UTEP News | Updates from The University of Texas at El Paso

UTEP to Use University Labs for City Coronavirus Testing

A new agreement between The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), the City of El Paso and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) will enable UTEP to help the city Department of Public Health with COVID-19 testing.

UTEP Art Students Participate in Virtual Juried Exhibit

Scores of art students from The University of Texas at El Paso dealt with unusual circumstances to complete their projects for the 2020 Annual Juried UTEP Student Virtual Art Exhibition that will open with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, on the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Facebook page.

UTEP Grad Student Earns Top Mark in National Exam

Claudia Escajeda, a graduate student in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Mental Health Counseling Program (MHCP), earned the highest score in the country on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination in spring 2020.

UTEP to be Closed for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, The University of Texas at El Paso’s remote offices will not be staffed Monday, May 25.

UTEP, UT Austin to Study Enhanced Asphalt Production Processes for Longer-Lasting Roads

A trio of researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS) will partner with The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Transportation Research on a $494,000 award from the Texas Department of Transportation to create realistic conditions for assessment of asphalt mixtures in an effort to enhance their durability.

UTEP Assists Nationwide Effort to Identify Medical Equipment Suppliers to Support COVID-19 Response

The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a manufacturing consulting center based at The University of Texas at El Paso, is assisting organizations and businesses throughout the Paso del Norte region, state and country, by connecting them with manufacturers to acquire critical personal protective equipment (PPE) needed in the fight against COVID-19.

TMAC UTEP Assists Nationwide Effort to Identify Medical Equipment Suppliers to Support COVID-19 Response

The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), a manufacturing consulting center based at The University of Texas at El Paso, is leveraging its relationship with a stable of partners to outfit the El Paso community and others with critical supplies, such as medical masks and gowns, needed in the fight against COVID-19.

UTEP RISE Program Fostering Scientific Potential

The Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program at The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Biological Sciences is at the helm of biomedical and behavioral research on the border, utilizing 21st century technology to promote biomedical research that includes anti-cancer drug discovery, vaccine development against infectious agents, drug addiction, health disparities, and other basic research.

UTEP Career Center Helps Students and Graduates Through Virtual Resources

The staff launched the Virtual Career Center, which includes links to resume and cover letter virtual reviews, virtual interview tips, links to job postings, and video tutorials. Faculty members can find information on professional development workshops and links to academic college liaisons, while employers can post jobs and internships.

Virtual Interface Allows UTEP University Career Center to Help Students with Job Searches, Preparation

When it became clear that the spring 2020 semester would deviate from its traditional conclusion, the staff at the University Career Center acted quickly to shift their valuable services to a virtual format after UTEP transitioned to distance learning in March.

Department of Defense Names UTEP Winner of 2019 Mentor-Protégé Nunn-Perry Award

The University of Texas at El Paso was awarded the 2019 Mentor-Protégé Nunn-Perry Award by the Department of Defense (DoD) and Office of Small Business Programs through its industry collaboration with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Marvin Engineering Corporation. The agreement between Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Marvin Engineering was one of six Mentor-Protégé teams chosen to win the award.

UTEP President Heather Wilson Appointed Chair of DOT’s New Women in Aviation Advisory Board

The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson was appointed chair of the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIABB) by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao on Friday, May 15.

UTEP Hosts White Coat Drive-In Ceremony for Clinical Lab Science Graduates

Twenty graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program received their white lab coats during a special drive-in ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, on the UTEP campus.

9 UTEP Cadets Earn Army Commission at Ceremony

EL PASO, Texas – Nine ROTC cadets from The University of Texas at El Paso raised their right hands and became commissioned officers in the U.S. Army during a ceremony Friday, May 15, 2020, at UTEP’s Centennial Plaza.

UTEP Welcomes 2020 Terry Scholars

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing guidelines, UTEP hosted a virtual event Friday, May 15, 2020, to recognize the newest recipients of the Terry Foundation Scholarship.

UTEP Spring Commencement Rescheduled for September 12 Sun Bowl Ceremony

The University of Texas at El Paso will celebrate its more than 2,300 spring graduates with a 7 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Sun Bowl Stadium. Each graduate will be permitted to bring up to two guests to the outdoor venue.

UTEP President Heather Wilson Joins University Leaders in Discussion with VP Mike Pence, Education Secretary DeVos

UTEP President Heather Wilson was one of 14 university presidents who joined Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Dr. Deborah Birx from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a teleconference call Wednesday, May 13, 2020, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s institutions of higher education and plans to reopen campuses.

Students Stay Linked to Campus Through Virtual Events

Despite the physical distance created by the COVID-19 outbreak between members of The University of Texas at El Paso’s campus community, University leaders have found innovative ways to remain proactive, supportive and linked to students through virtual events.

Alzheimer Chapter Partners with UTEP for Workshops

The coronavirus pandemic has increased anxieties among caregivers of people with forms of dementia, so the West Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association decided to offer a few virtual workshops to ease those fears with some help from The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Celebrates Spring Class of 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso will celebrate spring graduates with remote activities in honor of the Class of 2020 during what would have been the University’s Commencement weekend, May 16-17, 2020.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates UTEP's Class of 2020

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at The University of Texas at El Paso's Sun Bowl-University roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, May 13, through Sunday evening, May 17, to commemorate UTEP's Class of 2020.

UTEP to Provide More Than $12 Million in Emergency Assistance Grants to Help Students Continue Their Education

The University of Texas at El Paso is now able to provide additional financial support to students who have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The University has received $12.4 million through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide emergency financial assistance grants to eligible students.

UTEP Nursing Students Finish Clinical Rotations During Pandemic

After two years of rigorous coursework, Steven Applegate was not about to let the coronavirus pandemic hold him back from his dream to become a nurse.

UTEP Nursing Students Finish Clinical Rotations During Pandemic to Graduate in May

Twenty-five students in UTEP’s traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, who chose to complete their clinical training in El Paso hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be among 75 nursing students who are expected to earn their degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

UTEP Researcher Earns NSF Grant for COVID Study

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has approved a $114,000 RAPID award to The University of Texas at El Paso’s April Gile Thomas, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, to conduct research related to COVID-19.

UTEP Announces 2020 Top 10 Seniors

The Top 10 Seniors Awards are presented annually by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Alumni Association to the most zealous and distinguished future alumni.

UTEP Announces 2020 Top 10 Seniors

The Top 10 Seniors Awards are presented annually by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Alumni Association to the most zealous and distinguished future alumni.

UTEP Surprises El Paso-Area High School Seniors with Special Deliveries

Dozens of area high school seniors are receiving a special delivery of congratulatory balloons and branded gifts this week and next from The University of Texas at El Paso, accompanied by a message commending them for their achievements and welcoming them into the University.

UTEP Computer Science Students Participate in Google Tech Exchange

Computer science students from The University of Texas at El Paso are part of a contingent from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are working remotely during the final month of Google’s Tech Exchange program.

UTEP Social Work Professor, Students Publish Human Rights Report

A report on human rights in North America co-written by Mark Lusk, Ed.D., professor of social work at The University of Texas at El Paso, and a group of UTEP undergraduate and graduate students has been posted as an official statement on the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) website.

UTEP Researchers Develop Nanohybrid Vehicle to Optimally Deliver Drugs Into the Human Body

Researchers in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a nanohybrid vehicle that can be used to optimally deliver drugs into the human body.

UTEP Center to Study How Men Overcame Alcohol Abuse

EL PASO, Texas – A new study at The University of Texas at El Paso will look at the psychological factors that led some Hispanic men to successfully change their heavy drinking behavior in order to help others make similar changes. The study begins during Alcohol Awareness Month.

UTEP Center to Study How Men Overcame Alcohol Abuse

National statistics show that Hispanics — who comprise 82% of the population in El Paso — largely abstain from alcohol. However, when they do drink, they drink in ways that are more likely to adversely impact their lives.

UTEP College of Health Sciences Attracts Top Research Faculty

The University of Texas at El Paso’s R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has raised UTEP’s national research profile and attracted highly competitive research faculty to the University. These faculty engage in meaningful academic exploration to enhance the quality of life in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

UTEP Student Teachers Help with Switch to Online Education

EL PASO, Texas – Student teachers from The University of Texas at El Paso are among the educators who helped area school districts transition to online delivery formats, thanks in part to the preparation they received at UTEP.

UTEP Student Teachers Help with Shift to Online Ed

Good classroom teachers need knowledge, presence and patience. They also need to be adaptable and willing to be team players. This spring, student teachers from The University of Texas at El Paso needed all those attributes to serve their campuses in the face of the coronavirus.

UTEP Places 2nd in National Competition for Asphalt Mix Design

A team of civil engineering undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) earned second place out of 10 universities renowned for their asphalt teaching and research at the inaugural National Asphalt Mixture Design Competition sponsored by CRH Materials Americas Inc.

UTEP Announces Jake Logan as New Vice President for Advancement

EL PASO, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has appointed Jake Logan as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement starting May 18, 2020.

UTEP Awarded More than $1 Million from NSF to Design Engineering Leadership Academies

EL PASO, Texas – Meagan Kendall, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been awarded the majority of a $2 million collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to design engineering leadership academies as part of an effort to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

‘Confined’ Artists Part of Virtual Exhibit at UTEP

EL PASO, Texas – With social distancing rules in place to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, people developed their own ways to share their lives with each other. One popular method was to “meet” on adjoining balconies to perform music or to acknowledge others.

UTEP Music Students Collaborate in Confinement

Ever since New York City native Chris Beroes-Haigis moved to El Paso two years ago to study cello as a graduate student at The University of Texas at El Paso, he has sought opportunities to share his love of music.

Traffic update: TXDOT Road Project - North Mesa Street

Construction crews will begin work on a rehabilitation project for State Highway 20 (North Mesa Street) on Monday, April 13, 2020, with placement of signs along the work zone. The project consists of a full-depth (10-inch) repair of the stretch of roadway from Baltimore Drive/Glory Road to Sunland Park Drive.

UTEP Partners with Local Health Care Professionals to Fit Test Personal Protective Equipment

EL PASO, Texas – The University of Texas at El Paso’s Environmental Health and Safety department (EHS) is working with local health care professionals to fit test their personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that they are properly protected while working amid COVID-19 patients.

UTEP Costumers Sew Face Masks to Assist Others

A request for fabric face masks to assist elderly residents at an assisted living facility in Washington state became a call to action for several costume makers at The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Theatre and Dance, and their efforts have expanded to benefit border agencies.

Kennedy Center Honors Two UTEP Theater Students

Two theater majors from The University of Texas at El Paso earned first-place honors at the 2020 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival regional competition in February in Abilene, Texas.

UTEP School of Pharmacy Developing COVID-19 Vaccine, Drug Treatments Using Supercomputing

Research is underway at The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy to develop vaccines and antiviral drugs to combat the novel coronavirus within 15 months to two years.

UTEP School of Pharmacy Developing COVID-19 Vaccine, Drug Treatments Using Supercomputing

EL PASO, Texas – Research is underway at The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy to develop vaccines and antiviral drugs to combat the novel coronavirus within 15 months to two years.

UTEP Nursing Clinical Instructor Recognized by University Medical Center

Mary Leon, clinical nursing instructor at The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Nursing, was awarded University Medical Center’s (UMC) inaugural 2019 Faculty of the Year Award.

UTEP, City of El Paso Sign Agreement to Allow Employees to Assist with Coronavirus Testing

A new agreement between The University of Texas at El Paso and the City of El Paso will enable UTEP faculty and staff to assist the city’s Department of Public Health in identifying cases of the novel coronavirus.

The University of Texas at El Paso Names John Wiebe Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP President Heather Wilson announced today that accomplished University administrator and longtime faculty member John Wiebe, Ph.D., will be promoted to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Wiebe has held the position in an interim capacity since January 2019.

NIH Group Appoints UTEP Psychology Professor to Prestigious Post

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recently appointed The University of Texas at El Paso’s Laura O’Dell, Ph.D., to a four-year post on its advisory council.

Student Profile: Zarena Dominguez

As a member of The University of Texas at El Paso marching band, Zarena Dominguez is comfortable with the concept of working hard and staying focused. She hopes that attention to detail will lead to a career in veterinary medicine.

March Celebrates Contributions of Women to UTEP History

The month of March, which is nationally devoted to recognizing the contributions of women throughout history, also presents a time to acknowledge the significant achievements of women in science and engineering who have helped the nation advance.

Faculty Profile: Georgina Hernández Escobar

The impact Georgina Hernández Escobar has made on The University of Texas at El Paso was on display this spring.

Third UTEP Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Thursday, March 26, a third male employee of The University of Texas at El Paso tested positive for COVID-19. The employee traveled to the same out-of-town event as the first two employees who tested positive and returned to El Paso on Thursday, March 12.

UTEP Spring Commencement Postponed Until Fall

In accordance with the guidance of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at El Paso will postpone spring Commencement ceremonies.

Two UTEP Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

On Tuesday, March 24, two male employees of The University of Texas at El Paso tested positive for COVID-19. The employees traveled to an out-of-town event and returned to El Paso on Thursday, March 12.

Special Lighting of 'Mining Minds' to Honor 1966 Championship Team

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP's Sun Bowl-University Roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the Texas Western College (now The University of Texas at El Paso) men's basketball team winning the NCAA championship.

UTEP Partners with City Accelerator to Provide Insights on El Paso Minority Business Ecosystem

The Center for Hispanic Entrepreneurship (CFHE) housed in the College of Business Administration (COBA) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has partnered with the City of El Paso City Accelerator to help expand minority businesses by removing common barriers to markets, contracts, capital, education and consulting.

Coronavirus Update

UTEP Student Who Returned from Overseas Tests Positive for COVID-19

A female student at The University of Texas at El Paso who returned from extended overseas travel Saturday night, March 14, went directly into self-isolation as directed by UTEP’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety. On Monday, she tested positive for COVID-19.

UTEP Mechanical Engineering Professor Awarded $550K to Help NASA Develop Early Stage Innovations

A mechanical engineering professor from The University of Texas at El Paso will lend his expertise to early-stage space exploration technology research through a $550,000 grant from NASA to investigate the viability of power sources in the extreme temperatures of space.

UTEP Receives National Honor for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

The University of Texas at El Paso has been named to the 2020-21 cohort of First-gen Forward Institutions by the Center for First-generation Student Success.

Patricia Nava Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Engineering

Patricia Nava, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering, effective March 4, 2020.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting to Honor 100 Years of TCM Day Tradition

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the Sun Bowl-University Roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, March 13, 2020, in honor of TCM Day, The University of Texas at El Paso's longest-running tradition.

NSF Grant to Help UTEP Team Study Sleep Patterns in Adolescents

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded more than $28,000 to The University of Texas at El Paso's April Gile Thomas, Ph.D., to support undergraduate researchers who will recruit and survey participants for her two-year Adolescent Social Development and Sleep Study.

UTEP Hosts CubeSat Workshop on Small Satellite Design, Testing and Operation

Faculty and staff from The University of Texas at El Paso's Department of Mechanical Engineering and NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) learned about the intricacies of the CubeSat - miniaturized satellites used in space research - during a workshop presented by members of the California Polytechnic State University's (Cal Poly) PolySat laboratory Friday, March 6, 2020, in the Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP Workshop to Focus on Productivity Theory of Liberating Structures

Examples of methods experts use to address complex challenges in halls of power throughout the world will be part of a Liberating Structures Workshop offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Blumberg Auditorium on the first floor of the University Library.

2030 Strategic Plan Update

The UTEP strategic planning process is underway, and the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee has made great progress in this initial stage. As the process continues, we will provide regular updates to the campus community.

Military Student Success Center Celebrates New Location in Academic Services Building

The Military Student Success Center (MSSC) at The University of Texas at El Paso welcomed the community to its new location on campus with an open-house celebration Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 130.

UTEP Ready to Celebrate 100th TCM Day, the Longest-Running Student Tradition

TCM Day, The University of Texas at El Paso's longest-running student tradition, returns next week. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the event.

Link Up, Picks Up: New-and-Improved MinerLink Globally Connects UTEP Alumni

In an effort to provide an outlet where all alumni can stay connected, no matter when they graduated or where they live, The University of Texas at El Paso has relaunched MinerLink, a free online platform aimed at maximizing alumni connection to UTEP and each other.

UTEP Service Awards Recognize Dedication of Faculty, Staff

The devotion of dozens of faculty and staff of The University of Texas at El Paso was recognized Tuesday, March 3, 2020, during the campus' annual Service Awards ceremony at Magoffin Auditorium.

UTEP President to be Appointed to National Science Board

Heather Wilson, President of The University of Texas at El Paso, will be appointed to serve a six-year term on the National Science Board, which provides advice and oversight for the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Faculty Profile: Soheil Nazarian, Ph.D.

Soheil Nazarian, Ph.D., sees value in straying from textbooks as part of his teaching method in order to provide opportunities for his students to solve real-world engineering problems. The 35-year teaching veteran maintains that a good engineer is one that understands nuance in addition to the ability to solve equations.

Student Profile: Jessica Carreon

Jessica Carreon didn't shy away from the challenge that was presented to her by The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Nursing. In two years, Carreon has learned from accomplished professors, student organizations and her own persistence.

Moroccan Student is UTEP College of Business Administration's First Fulbright Student Scholar

Sokaina El Bekri is near the midway point of a high-profile second semester at The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Business Administration (COBA).

UTEP 2030 Strategic Plan Kickoff

The next decade will be an exciting time to be at UTEP. Our mission matters, and our community needs us to help meet the challenges of a new century.

UTEP Professor to be Inducted into UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Martine C. Ceberio, Ph.D., professor of computer science at The University of Texas at El Paso, will be inducted as a fellow into The University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers during a ceremony Friday, April 3, 2020.

UTEP Awarded $1.1M NASA Cooperative Agreement to Develop Aerospace Manufacturing Workforce and Supply Chain

The University of Texas at El Paso's NASA MIRO Center for Space and Exploration Technology Research (cSETR) has significantly enhanced opportunities for UTEP engineering students through a new cooperative agreement with NASA that will benefit 23 UTEP graduate and undergraduate students and provide internships at NASA centers for six of them.

UTEP Faculty Teams Asked to Submit IDRB Proposals

It could be the start of a joke: “An engineer, a chemist, a psychologist and an accountant walk into a room.” It also could be how some faculty members at The University of Texas at El Paso start a collaborative effort to utilize space in UTEP’s new Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB).

UTEP, TTUHSC El Paso Increase Opportunities for Collaborative Research and Education

The University of Texas at El Paso and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso have renewed their commitment to work collaboratively and expand opportunities for biomedical and health science research between both institutions.

National Group Honors UTEP Sociology Professor

Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) presented The University of Texas at El Paso's Ophra Leyser-Whalen, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, with its SWS 2020 Feminist Activism Award during the group's recent winter meeting in San Diego, California.

Hip-Hop Artist to Give Workshop, Performance at UTEP

A young hip-hop artist will share his perspective of the black experience in America at a free performance of "(I)sland T(rap)" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in The University of Texas at El Paso's Studio Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center.

UTEP Announces Scholarships for High School Math Teachers with Support from Microsoft

The University of Texas at El Paso is launching a new program – the Microsoft Teacher Computer Science Academy – to increase the number of high school students who take computing courses by increasing the number of computer science teachers, with financial support from Microsoft Corp.

UTEP 2030 Strategic Plan Kickoff

The next decade will be an exciting time to be at UTEP. Our mission matters, and our community needs us to help meet the challenges of a new century.

UTEP and EPCC Study Focuses on Antibiotic Resistance in Rio Grande

A 1,260-mile portion of the Rio Grande flows between the United States and Mexico along the entire length of Texas' southern border, providing water for drinking, irrigation and recreational activities to communities on both sides of the border.

Texas 2036 CEO Margaret Spellings Underscores the Importance of Higher Education at UTEP Centennial Lecture

Margaret Spellings, CEO of Texas 2036, visited The University of Texas at El Paso to deliver a Centennial Lecture on the topic "The Future of Higher Education" on Feb. 18, 2020, at the Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP Selected to Host Workshop that Tackles Disinformation

First Draft, an international network created in part to combat the spread of disinformation, has organized a workshop for journalists and others who collect and disseminate news, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Achieves National Community Engagement Distinction

The University of Texas at El Paso has earned the Community Engagement Classification - the Carnegie Foundation's highest standard of recognition for reciprocal, sustainable and mutually beneficial scholarly partnerships with local, regional and national communities.

El Paso Recognizes UTEP's Zuill Bailey for Artistic Impact

El Paso Mayor Dee Margo presented Zuill Bailey, one of the world's premier cellists and a music instructor at The University of Texas at El Paso, with a Conquistador Award during the El Paso City Council's regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at City Hall.

NY Playwright Helps UTEP Students Create 'Monsters'

Georgina Hernandez Escobar, a visiting professor of practice and a playwright in residence with the Department of Theatre and Dance, worked on a script for "Monsters We Create" with UTEP students.

President and CEO of Texas 2036 to Speak at UTEP Centennial Lecture

Margaret Spellings, the president and CEO of Texas 2036, will be the guest speaker at The University of Texas at El Paso's Centennial Lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 106, on the UTEP campus.

New UTEP Certificate to Benefit Nonprofit Agencies

In response to a community need, The University of Texas at El Paso's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program has launched a new 15-hour graduate-level certificate in nonprofit administration and governance targeted to individuals who want to work for or lead nonprofit agencies.

New UTEP Exhibit Shows How Ants Contribute to World Ecosystems

Unbelievably, fewer than 1% of ants are pests. The rest are valuable members of the Earth’s environment. Those 99 percenters are the basis of “Tiny Tunnels, Big Connections: Ant Relationships Shape the World,” that opens Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

ASTM International Hosts Third Additive Manufacturing Technologies Workshop

The University of Texas at El Paso hosted the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence's third workshop on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, in Union Building East.

UTEP Urges Community to Make Census 2020 Count

Students at The University of Texas at El Paso will have a key role in the Miner Counts initiative, which is touting the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census and its impact on the economy and well-being of the community.

UTEP Campus to Open 2 Hours Late

The University of Texas at El Paso will open late tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2020, at 10 a.m. due to possible icy conditions. Critical facilities support personnel and UTEP Police Department employees are asked to check with their supervisors regarding work schedules. Students, faculty and staff are asked to exercise safety and caution while driving to campus. For updates on weather and campus closures, follow local media reports.

UTEP Awarded $375K from Prudential Financial to Advance Risk Management Program

The College of Business Administration at The University of Texas at El Paso has been awarded $375,000 from Prudential Financial Inc. to further advance the University's Prudential Risk Management Academy and its associated programs. The overarching goal of the collaboration between Prudential Financial Inc. and the College of Business Administration is to provide career pathways into the actuarial profession for UTEP students and to increase diversity in the actuarial workforce.

UTEP Successfully Communicates With Satellite to Cap Monumental Project

The NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) at The University of Texas at El Paso has successfully communicated with its Orbital Factory-2 (OF-2) satellite project, a significant feat that highlights UTEP’s position as a national leader in technological research and its implementation.

UTEP Inaugurates Student Business Accelerator Center Studio G

UTEP President Heather Wilson and NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu announced Friday a collaboration between their universities to inspire and increase entrepreneurship in the region. The creation of Studio G at UTEP, a student business accelerator, is a partnership between The University of Texas at El Paso's Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce and the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU), where Studio G originated.

UTEP Announces Private Nursing Pod for Breastfeeding Moms on Campus

UTEP President Heather Wilson debuted The University of Texas at El Paso's first lactation pod during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in UTEP's Union Building East. The lactation pod is the latest addition to a series of lactation rooms located across campus that can be utilized by University students, employees and campus guests.

UTEP Announces New Scholarship to Increase Opportunities for Top Students

The University of Texas at El Paso will offer a new scholarship for top undergraduate students to help them finish their last semesters at UTEP. President Heather Wilson announced the establishment of the Hawkins Scholarship at UTEP's inaugural Honors, Scholars and Fellows Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The new scholarship will be awarded for the first time during the Fall of 2020.

UTEP to Remain Open

The University of Texas at El Paso will remain on a regular operating schedule today, Feb. 5, and classes will take place as usual.

UTEP Student Health and Wellness Center Offers Mental Health Services

Among the school supplies in Elisa Dobler's office at The University of Texas at El Paso's Student Health and Wellness Center is a basket full of pink, yellow and green Play-Doh that sits in the middle of her coffee table.

Student Profile: Nathalie Prieto

Nathalie Prieto chose to attend The University of Texas at El Paso for its exceptional education offered at a great value. She has not been disappointed. As a student, she has taken part in research and student employment opportunities that have helped prepare her for law school and a future career as an attorney.

Leslie Robbins Appointed Dean of the UTEP School of Nursing

Leslie K. Robbins, Ph.D., has been appointed Dean of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at El Paso, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Robbins has served in the role in an interim capacity since September 2019. As dean, she holds the Charles H. and Shirley T. Leavell Endowed Chair II in Nursing.

Top Honors: University Honors Program Gives Top UTEP Students an Exceptional Experience

Throughout high school, Daniela Morales was a model student. She studied diligently, was an active member in numerous honors and student organizations and frequently volunteered in the community. When the class valedictorian and self-described "overachiever" enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso, she challenged herself to continue building off the momentum she created for academic success.

Faculty Profile: Cory M. Smith

Cory M. Smith, Ph.D., enjoys seeing students comprehend and apply the lessons they have learned as part of his courses in The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Health Sciences. Smith is grateful to work on a campus that encourages students to pursue research and topics they are passionate about.

Two Closures Impacting UTEP Campus

The UTEP community should be aware of the following closures that will impact the campus for several weeks.

UTEP's Rubin Center Earns Warhol Foundation Grant

Officials with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts announced Jan. 16, 2020, that it awarded $100,000 to The University of Texas at El Paso's Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts to assist with future programs and exhibitions.

UTEP Professor Named Fellow of International Society for Optics and Photonics

Raymond C. Rumpf, Ph.D., professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, was promoted to Fellow of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE), an educational nonprofit established to advance light-based science, engineering and technology.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Urges Healthy Skepticism During Centennial Lecture at UTEP

Thomas B. Modly, the Acting Secretary of the Navy, emphasized the importance of a discerning mind Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, while delivering the first Centennial Lecture of the year at The University of Texas at El Paso's Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP Introduces Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science opened the spring 2020 semester with its newest undergraduate degree offering – a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). The new degree is the campus’ latest effort in an ongoing mission of providing competitive academic and research opportunities at one of the most reasonable prices for a U.S. top tier university.

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Ex-Poet Laureate to Visit UTEP

An accomplished academic whose accolades include a Pulitzer Prize and the title of former U.S. Poet Laureate will share her thoughts about race, inclusion and society’s shared responsibility toward a common future at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Students Gain Real-Life Experience in the Business of Music

Sweet sounds made by several student musicians from The University of Texas at El Paso blended with the reverberations of quiet conversations, the clanking of ceramic coffee cups and other expected noises inside West El Paso's Hillside Coffee and Donut Co. on a recent weekday morning.

Ariana Taylor on a Fast Break Toward Personal Victory

Ariana Taylor has big dreams for personal success on and off the court, both of which she said are possible thanks to her Miner Athletic Club scholarship.

Nominations Sought for UTEP’s Prestigious Alumni Awards

The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations are calling for nominations of excellent alumni for the University’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget awards. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Acting Secretary of the Navy to Speak at Free UTEP Lecture

Thomas B. Modly, the Acting Secretary of the Navy, will be the guest speaker at a Centennial Lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Room 106 of the Undergraduate Learning Center on The University of Texas at El Paso campus.

UTEP Professor Admitted as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Luis Echegoyen, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The University of Texas at El Paso, was recently inducted as a 2019 Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

UTEP Awarded $40K for Groundwater Monitoring Program

The University of Texas at El Paso's Department of Geological Sciences was awarded $40,000 from the Western States Petroleum Association to review and evaluate work by the California State Water Resources Control Board and the U.S. Geological Survey to study impacts of well stimulation related to oil and gas development in California.

Students Invited to Spring 2020 Miner Welcome Activities

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center is hosting Miner Welcome activities during the first week of the spring 2020 semester each day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21-24, in The University of Texas at El Paso's Union Plaza.

UTEP Professor, Smithsonian Researchers Make Genetic Discoveries Related to North American Ducks

A recent study published in the journal Molecular Ecology presents significant findings related to the genetic makeup of two North American iconic ducks: mallards and American black ducks.

UTEP Receives $1M to Develop System to Increase Number of Students Who Pursue Graduate Engineering Studies

The University of Texas at El Paso's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department was awarded $1 million from the National Science Foundation to help low-income, academically talented undergraduate students in engineering successfully advance to graduate studies.

UTEP Awarded $171K to Develop Cyber Security Network for U.S. Department of Energy

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso's Computer Science Department will have a hand in bolstering the safety of cybersecurity operations conducted by fossil fuel power generation plants thanks to a $171,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Register For Spring Classes!

The University of Texas at El Paso is preparing to welcome students back for the spring 2020 semester. As classes draw closer, the campus is ready to assist students who are interested in registering for classes. Students may visit goldmine.utep.edu to register, add/drop classes, or view/print class schedules.

UTEP Professor to Assist Study as Part of Quest Against Chagas Disease

A professor from The University of Texas at El Paso will lend his expertise and record of significant advancements against Chagas disease to an $84,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded to the Research Development Foundation (Fundep) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil.

Student Profile: Katherine Espinoza

Katherine Espinoza saw The University of Texas at El Paso as a wise investment. It is one that has paid off. The senior linguistics and creative writing major has taken part in research, literary readings and seen performances at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Being on campus has imbued Espinoza with confidence that she hopes will lead her to a job as a professor, translator or both.

Faculty Profile: Nigel Ward

Nigel Ward, Ph.D., revels in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of computer science students at The University of Texas at El Paso. The campus, which recently announced it surpassed the $100 million threshold in research expenditures, is a place where students can think big, Ward said. It also provides a scenic setting for the 34-year teaching veteran, who enjoys the outdoors.

KTEP GM to Retire after 36 Years with NPR Station

Pat Piotrowski, general manager of KTEP-FM (88.5), joked that one of the main things that he looks forward to in retirement is the opportunity to enjoy inclement weather because the specter of lightning, snowstorms and high winds have weighed on him since he took over the station in 1999.

Longtime UTEP Official Ready for Next Role: Retiree

Steve Riter, Ph.D., came to The University of Texas at El Paso in 1980 with expectations to stay for about five years and then move elsewhere to find his next professional opportunity. Instead, UTEP provided him with enough challenges across the academic spectrum to keep him interested and on campus.

UTEP Recognized for Innovation in Lifelong Learning and Serving Community

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Professional and Public Programs (P3) recently won the Learning Resources Network’s (LERN) Best Management Practice award. The international award recognizes innovation in the field of lifelong learning and serving communities. It was presented last month at LERN’s annual conference in San Diego, which was attended by 800 professionals in lifelong learning from five countries.

UTEP Professor Named a 2019 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Ryan Wicker, Ph.D., director and founder of The University of Texas at El Paso’s W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, has been named a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow.

UTEP 2019 Winter Holiday Schedule

The University will begin its winter holiday schedule Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. The campus will be closed on Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1, 2020.

UTEP's Dr. Skateboard Pictures Novel Way to Teach

A longtime professor at The University of Texas at El Paso known for his academic creativity has taken a two-dimensional approach to make STEM concepts relevant and relatable to middle school students.

UTEP Students Find $100 Solutions to Address Challenges

For a little more than $100, students in The University of Texas at El Paso's Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (BS-RHSC) program made the lives of children affected by intimate partner violence a little brighter.

Director of Engineering Ethics Organization Delivers UTEP Centennial Lecture

Rosalyn W. Berne, Ph.D., visited El Paso for the first time Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. She spent her inaugural stop in the Sun City discussing the intricacy of ethics in contemporary society as part of her Centennial Lecture address at The University of Texas at El Paso's Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP Receives $155K From Federal Aviation Administration to Strengthen Airfield Pavements

The University of Texas at El Paso's Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS) has been awarded a $155,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate non-nuclear alternative methods and devices for quality management of earthwork of airfield pavements.

UTEP Research Unit Publishes Regional Economic Forecast

The University of Texas at El Paso's Border Region Modeling Project (BRMP) has released its projections for the region's labor markets, commercial activity, economic performance and more in "Borderplex Economic Outlook to 2021."

UTEP Awards First Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience

Nina Beltran capped an undergraduate degree milestone for The University of Texas at El Paso during last weekend's 2019 Winter Commencement festivities.

Army Futures Command General Visits UTEP to Learn About Research Capabilities

Gen. John M. Murray, commanding general of the U.S. Army Futures Command, and other Army representatives visited The University of Texas at El Paso on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, to learn more about the University’s capabilities in engineering and science research.

Former Top Intelligence Official Delivers Centennial Lecture

Susan M. Gordon, the former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence chronicled the trials and successes of her extensive career in the intelligence community (IC) in her Centennial Lecture, titled "How I Joined the CIA," on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, to a captivated crowd in the Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP Health Sciences Students Offer $100 Solutions

Students in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (BS-RHSC) and social work programs will present $100 Solutions they developed to address health-related quality of life issues in the community during a poster presentation from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the second-floor lobby of UTEP’s Health Sciences and Nursing Building.

UTEP Ceremonies to Honor about 2,500 Graduates

For native El Pasoan Karina Rodriguez, the 2019 Winter Commencement at The University of Texas at El Paso signifies the end of a long, arduous journey. But as with many of her fellow graduates, part of success is reaching the finish line.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates UTEP’s Class of 2019

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at The University of Texas at El Paso's Sun Bowl-University Roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, Dec. 11, through Sunday evening, Dec. 15, to commemorate UTEP's Class of 2019.

UTEP Celebrates 2019 Winter Commencement

Nearly 19,000 family members and friends filled the UTEP Don Haskins Center to celebrate the achievements of more than 2,500 new graduates during The University of Texas at El Paso’s four Commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting to Celebrate UTEP's Major Research Milestone

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the campus' Sun Bowl-University Roundabout in blue and orange on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, in celebration of the University surpassing $100 million in annual research expenditures for the first time in its history.

UTEP Tops $100 Million in Research

The University of Texas at El Paso has surpassed the $100 million threshold in annual research expenditures for the first time in its history.

UTEP Center Receives $590K from TxDOT to Assess Cracking Potential of Asphalt

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS) has received a $590,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to investigate and implement a test protocol for evaluating the cracking potential of asphalt mixes before they are placed on the roads.

UTEP Awarded $120K from Lockheed Martin to Develop Artificial Intelligence Based Non-Destructive Testing

Students from three departments within The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering will be poised for future employment opportunities thanks to a $120,000 pledge from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to support interdisciplinary research involving artificial intelligence.

UTEP Encourages Generosity Through 'Pick a Project' Crowdfunding Platform

The University of Texas at El Paso is providing the community with a new way to come together to support a specific cause. Similar to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and KickStarter, UTEP's Pick A Project platform supports an array of campus initiatives through crowd-based giving.

UTEP Receives $1M Grant to Develop Advanced Materials to Withstand Extreme Environments

The University of Texas at El Paso was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced high-electrical strength materials for extreme environment applications.

Israel Honors UTEP’s Singhal for Role in Positive Deviance Research

The State of Israel’s Ministry of Health and its National Center for Infection Control presented a Special Recognition Award to a research team that included The University of Texas at El Paso’s Arvind Singhal, Ph.D., the Samuel and Edna Holt Marston endowed professor of communication.

UTEP Communication Professor Earns National Honor

The Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus of the National Communication Association recently recognized The University of Texas at El Paso’s Frank G. Pérez, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, for his outstanding scholarship and contributions to his field to include a recently published book that he co-authored.

Student Profile: Jaleen Avila

When it came time for Jaleen Avila to choose where to pursue her higher education aspirations, she jumped at the chance to be near her family at The University of Texas at El Paso. She has made the most of her decision, earning her bachelor's degree with honors and now working towards completing a master's in public health. Once her academic journey is complete, Jaleen hopes to promote all aspects of women's health.

Alumni Profile: Michelle Sandoval Villegas

Michelle Sandoval Villegas said earning her bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at El Paso changed her life. The first-generation college graduate has since used the lessons learned during her time on campus to change the lives of others.

UTEP Social Work Students Learn About Substance Abuse and Road to Recovery

Nearly 20.3 million people in the United States struggled with a substance use disorder in 2018, yet only 2.1 million of them received treatment, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Lifelike Mannequins Prepare Nursing Graduate Students for Real-Life Emergencies

The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Nursing is using high-fidelity mannequins to simulate real-life emergency care situations.

Grant to Provide Scholarships to UTEP MRC Students

The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has awarded The University of Texas at El Paso’s Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC) program $1 million to increase the number of rehabilitation counselors in the Paso del Norte region.

UTEP School of Nursing Earns Maximum CCNE Reaccreditation

The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Nursing recently received the maximum 10-year reaccreditation for its baccalaureate, master’s and postgraduate APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) certificate programs from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was granted initial accreditation for the maximum period of five years.

UTEP Awarded $225K Grant to Develop Advanced Manufacturing for Defense

The University of Texas at El Paso’s W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation was recently awarded a $225,000 grant from the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for the acceleration and development of metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology for defense applications.

UTEP Researcher Publishes Regional Economic Projections

Research published by a UTEP economics professor shows the effects that the depreciation of the peso has had on the region’s economy as it braces for the holiday shopping season.

Regents Approve $70 Million Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace at UTEP

The University of Texas System Board of Regents today approved $70 million in funding for a major new facility at The University of Texas at El Paso that will house its growing research and teaching program in additive manufacturing. The funding also will improve UTEP’s test facilities for rocket engines and drones currently located in East El Paso County.

UTEP Center Signs Interagency Cooperative Contract with TxDOT to Develop Sustainable Street Surfaces

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS) recently signed a $600,000 interagency cooperative contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to implement the concept of balanced mix design (BMD) in the construction of flexible street surfaces throughout the state.

UTEP to Screen ‘Witness at Tornillo’ Documentary

The story of the native New Yorker who traveled to El Paso to protest the government-sponsored incarceration of migrant teenagers will be told in “Witness at Tornillo,” a documentary that will be shown at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Blumberg Auditorium on the first floor of the University Library.

UTEP Receives Department of Education Grant to Create Professional Leadership Courses

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Computer Science was awarded a $742,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop courses designed to challenge students while positioning them to thrive in the workforce. The program also will focus on professional development for faculty and learning assistants.

Creating Champions: Nigel Hawkins Aims High for Athletic, Academic Success

Nigel Hawkins has ample motivation to achieve success on the court and in the classroom. With the help of a Miner Athletic Club scholarship, Hawkins is imbued with opportunities that allow him to move closer to his athletic and academic goals.

UTEP, EPCC Program Plans Whale of a Read-a-thon

An ambitious effort to bring people together to enjoy what many experts consider one of the greatest American novels ever written was the reason organizers scheduled the "Moby-Dick Read-a-thon" Nov. 14-16 in El Paso.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting to Celebrate UTEP Student's Athletic Success

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at The University of Texas at El Paso's Sun Bowl-University Roundabout will be illuminated blue and orange Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in honor of UTEP student Tobi Amusan, a former UTEP track champion who finished fourth in the 100-meter hurdles during the 2019 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Athletics Championships.

UTEP Computer Science Receives $7K Grant to Conduct Advanced Software Analysis

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Computer Science Department in the College of Engineering has received a $7,000 grant from Nuba Solutions for students to conduct statistic code analysis on open source repositories. The study will analyze large segments of industrial software codes to understand their evolution and quality. The results of the analysis will help organizations reduce maintenance efforts and improve their software sustainability.

UTEP Receives Grant to Support Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault in Rural Counties

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Minority AIDS Research Center (MARC) has received federal funding to collaborate with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) on a program to support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in five West Texas rural counties.

UTEP Researchers to Engage Hispanic Female Students in STEM Fields

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently awarded a three-year, $700,000 grant to a research team from The University of Texas at El Paso that will benefit Hispanic female students. The project started in October 2019 and will continue through September 2022.

UTEP Performers to Nourish Community with Music

Musicians with ties to The University of Texas at El Paso will perform at various locations around the region the week of Nov. 4, 2019, as part of Nour·ish, a national effort to engage communities through music.

UTEP Biology Professor Chronicles Toad's Ability to Mimic Lethal Viper

Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological sciences and director of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Biodiversity Collections, is the senior author of a study recently published in the Journal of Natural History that documents a newly discovered natural defense against predation by the Congolese giant toad.

UTEP Professor Promotes Peace at WWII Ceremony

Z. Anthony Kruszewski, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at The University of Texas at El Paso, recently participated in a pair of ceremonies in Berlin, Germany, to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II on Sept. 1, 1939.

Faculty Profile: Deidra Hodges, Ph.D.

Deidra Hodges, Ph.D., draws on her military background and experience in private industry to create impactful lessons for her engineering students. She hopes to harness El Paso's sunny weather for her research into solar energy.

Student Profile: Anahí Ponce

Anahí Ponce is a senior English and American literature major who aspires to enter politics after completing her degree. She feels enriched by her experiences at UTEP and is elated to see the campus' rise in national stature.

UTEP Drone Program Receives FAA Distinction

During a week devoted to educating the nation about drone safety, The University of Texas at El Paso's unmanned aerial systems program marks its ascent in national stature with a new distinction from the Federal Aviation Administration.

UTEP Receives Award from NASA to Characterize Martian Soil

The University of Texas at El Paso's Department of Civil Engineering received an award from NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) to investigate the strength and settlement properties of Martian soil, or regolith.

UTEP Art Student Writes Grant for Rubin Center Assessment

Jasmine Flores, a senior art major who expects to graduate in December 2019, has spent the early part of the fall semester finishing pieces for her one-woman show that will be on display Nov. 25-27, 2019, in the Fox Fine Arts Center's Glass Gallery. This will complete a busy few months for the El Paso native who helped prepare the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts for a grant-funded assessment of its permanent collection this past summer.

UTEP Professor Awarded 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

Renato Aguilera, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been named the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).

UTEP Professor's Book Promotes Guadalupe Mountains

The National Parks Service has awarded Jeffrey Shepherd, Ph.D., associate professor of history at The University of Texas at El Paso, a two-year, $80,000 grant to study Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

UTEP In the Spotlight: Inside Higher Ed

Crystal G. Herman, associate dean for curriculum in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at El Paso, offers advice for mid-level faculty administrators on how to most effectively deal with student concerns in an article published in Inside Higher Ed.

UTEP and EPCC Presidents Pledge to Continue Collaborating to Promote Student Success

For nearly three decades, faculty and staff at both El Paso Community College (EPCC) and The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have made a strong commitment to the residents of the Paso del Norte region, developing strategies to provide access to exceptional higher education along with raising the educational aspirations, degree attainment, and overall academic excellence of area students.

UTEP In the Spotlight: Newsweek

Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is the lead author of a study recently published in the Journal of Natural History that explores a newly discovered natural defense against predation displayed by the Congolese giant toad.

UTEP President Named Recipient of Prestigious Eisenhower Award

UTEP President Heather Wilson has been named a recipient of the Eisenhower Award, a recognition of prominent leadership given by the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC).

UTEP Researcher to Study Benefits of Online Learning

Many college students juggle their academics with other responsibilities such as jobs and family. For those reasons, more of them may consider it necessary to register for online courses to complete their degree plans.

UTEP Nurse Practitioner Students Practice on Virtual Patients

For more than a year, nurse practitioner students in UTEP's Master of Science in Nursing program have practiced their communication, physical assessment, and documentation skills on human-like avatars through Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experiences.

Article Published on UTEP Educators' NSF Project

The Journal of Statistics Education recently published "Developing Interactive Educational Songs for Introductory Statistics," an article about how a team of researchers created a highly innovative collection of statistics songs that students can interact with as part of pre-song learning activities that will lead to the song's completion.

UTEP Awarded $551K Grant to Research Effects of Solar-Induced Fluorescence to Monitor Arctic Vegetation

The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Biological Sciences was awarded a $551,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biological Sciences to research the relationship between solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) and vegetation photosynthetic capacity.

Texas Gas Service to Begin Construction on Schuster Avenue

Texas Gas Service and the City of El Paso will begin work to replace a gas line on Schuster Avenue on Monday, Oct. 21.

Microsoft Leaders Laud UTEP at Centennial Lecture Speech

Microsoft President Brad Smith said that when he envisions a prototypical student from The University of Texas at El Paso, he imagines a person who is multiskilled, multitalented and very adaptable.

Creating Champions: Family Support, Self-Determination Sets Briana Arellano on Path to Success

When Briana Arellano joined the UTEP volleyball team as a walk-on in 2016, she did not have an athletic scholarship, but she did have determination. Armed with that, Arellano set a goal for herself to work hard in the classroom and on the court. Her grit was recognized and eventually rewarded by the Miner Athletic Club.

$1.5M Grant to Physics Professor Bolsters Cancer-Centered Research at UTEP

The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at El Paso was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant to research kinesins as potential targets for cancer drug development.

UTEP Assistant Professor Published in Latin American Journal

Mexico’s antipoverty conditional cash transfer (CCT) program has increased political and civic participation in the country, according to Gregory S. Schober, Ph.D., assistant professor of rehabilitation sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP’s Special Collections Earns Statewide Honor

The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board recently announced that it would present its 2019 Archival Award of Excellence to The University of Texas at El Paso’s C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections Department for its Casasola Studio Photo Identification Project done in collaboration with the El Paso Times.

UTEP Engineering Partner LIMBS International Awarded the 2019 Drucker Prize

LIMBS International, a local nonprofit organization with a partnership with The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering, was awarded the 2019 Drucker Prize from more than 400 nationwide nonprofits.

UTEP Receives $19M to Study Cancer Affecting Mexican-Americans

The University of Texas at El Paso's Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC) will accelerate its quest to understand and identify the reasons for Hispanic cancer health disparities and its ultimate impact on the people of the Paso del Norte region thanks to a five-year, $19.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Microsoft President to Speak at UTEP

Brad Smith, president and chief legal officer of Microsoft, and Carol Ann Browne, Microsoft’s senior director of communications and external relations, will present a free public lecture at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Room 106 of the Undergraduate Learning Center as part of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Centennial Lecture Series.

UTEP Professor Offered Keynote at International Conference

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Maria Socorro Tabuenca, Ph.D., professor of languages and linguistics, was the keynote speaker at the 8th annual Crossing Over International Symposium on Oct. 5, 2019, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.

NSF Awards Grant to UTEP and EPISD for CS Study

The National Science Foundation recently announced that it awarded a nearly $312,000 grant to a team from The University of Texas at El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District led by UTEP’s Katherine Mortimer, Ph.D., associate professor of teacher education, and EPISD’s Scott Gray, director of New Tech Network Programs.

UTEP Pharmacy Student Awarded National LGBTQ Scholarship

UTEP student-pharmacist William Campillo Terrazas has been awarded a scholarship from the Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students.

UTEP and Lockheed Martin Sign Agreement to Employ Students in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas - The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) President Heather Wilson and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Vice President of Engineering & Technology Travis Coomer signed a Memorandum of Agreement today that will employ UTEP students as interns with Lockheed Martin in El Paso. In addition to Wilson and Coomer, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego participated in today's announcement and signing ceremony.

Student Profile: Aaron Rodriguez

Aaron Rodriguez is a senior computer science major who wants to enhance the tech industry's footprint in El Paso.

Faculty Profile: Hector M. Enriquez

Hector M. Enriquez is a curious man. He asks questions to build relationships. Those relationships generally have helped drive his interests, his career path and his social mobility. They helped him to drive a cab, learn how to fly airplanes, get him enrolled at UTEP, and, as an instructor, develop new ways to enhance the accumulation of knowledge.

Q&A with Laura Biggs, the New President for the UTEP Alumni Association

Laura E. Biggs, a retired civil employee of the Department of Defense, began her term as president of The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association on Sept. 1, 2019.

UTEP Alumni Association Announces New President, Board Members

Laura E. Biggs, a retired civil employee of the Department of Defense, began her term as president of the UTEP Alumni Association on Sept. 1, replacing outgoing president Bonny Schulenburg.

NIH Awards $15.2M Grant to UTEP for Biomedical Training

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded The University of Texas at El Paso BUILDing SCHOLARS program a $15.2 million grant to train the next generation of biomedical researchers in the U.S. Southwest and to enhance the diversity of the biomedical research workforce.

Celebrate Homecoming 2019 at UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso welcomes alumni, students, friends and fans to campus for Homecoming Week activities including reunions, tailgating, a pep rally, and a Conference USA football game on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates First Day in 1914, Homecoming

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s Sun Bowl-University roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange beginning Saturday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of two special occasions at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Launches Miner Teacher Residency Program

Community partners joined leaders from The University of Texas at El Paso on Sept. 26, 2019, to announce a “game changer” idea that they believe will revolutionize UTEP’s teacher preparation program and eventually benefit K-12 students throughout the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

UTEP Theater Department Lines Up ‘Latinx’ Season

Cristina Goletti had heard talk within the national arts community for several years about an effort by some of the bigger theater companies to embrace the works of minority artists to draw attention to their talents and underrepresented stories.

UTEP and Community Leaders Launch New Teacher Residency Program With Local School Districts

Today, the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso and community leaders unveiled the Miner Teacher Residency Program, a full-year teacher placement designed to boost the readiness of aspiring teachers to better serve diverse students throughout the El Paso region.

UTEP Ph.D. Students Earn Stanford University Honor

UTEP doctoral students Juan Aguilera, M.D., and Amy R. Nava were selected for Stanford University’s PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) postdoctoral interview opportunity.

UTEP Awarded $400K Grant to Support Graduate Students in Nuclear Science and Engineering

The University of Texas at El Paso was awarded $400,000 from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to facilitate graduate student success in nuclear science and engineering.

UTEP Honored for Supporting Minorities in Computer Science

The University of Texas at El Paso has been named the third recipient of the University Award given by the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology.

UTEP Among Best Universities for Social Mobility

The University of Texas at El Paso is one of the best institutions in the country for helping students realize the American Dream, according to MarketWatch, a U.S. financial news website.

UTEP Fall Enrollment Increases for 21st Consecutive Year

The University of Texas at El Paso’s enrollment has increased for the 21st consecutive year.

UTEP in the Spotlight: MarketWatch

In a column published Sept. 21, 2019, MarketWatch highlights The University of Texas at El Paso’s standing as one of the best institutions in the country at helping students realize the American Dream.

Gratz College President Opens 2019 Centennial Lecture Series With Argument Against Electoral College

Paul Finkelman, Ph.D., presented an argument to abolish the Electoral College during the first Centennial Lecture address of the fall 2019 semester at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP President Heather Wilson Delivers First State of the University Address

In her first address to The University of Texas at El Paso community since leaving her role as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, newly minted UTEP President Heather Wilson laid out the remarkable path that lies ahead for the campus and the efforts it will undergo to keep the cost of a college degree affordable, including a plan to offer low-cost or no-cost textbook options, and advocate for continued public support for higher education.

UTEP Student Government Association Receives $10,000 from UT System Board of Regents for Aug. 3 Tragedy Relief Efforts

Inspired by the response of The University of Texas at El Paso community and the city to the Aug. 3, 2019, shooting in El Paso, The University of Texas System Board of Regents presented the UTEP Student Government Association with $10,000 to assist with relief efforts.

UTEP Educators Earn Hispanos Triunfadores Awards

Organizers of the 2019 McDonald's Hispanos Triunfadores announced that three employees from The University of Texas at El Paso will be among the honorees at this year's event at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center auditorium, 9050 Viscount Blvd.

Vocation Vacations: Impact Outside the Classroom

Summer vacation has long been synonymous with relaxation and long days of fun in the sun, but for some students at The University of Texas at El Paso it was an opportunity to expand their horizons and knowledge by taking part in internships, study abroad programs and research experiences locally, nationally and abroad.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting to Celebrate UTEP President Heather Wilson’s 1st Fall Convocation

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at the campus’ Sun Bowl-University Roundabout in blue and orange Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, to celebrate UTEP President Heather Wilson’s first Fall Convocation.

UTEP Joins Research Center Effort to Innovate Financial Aid

The University of Texas at El Paso has joined a select group of Texas colleges and universities in a project designed to develop effective and innovative approaches to financial aid.

UTEP Dean Ends Term as UT System Academy Chief

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Beth Brunk-Chavez, Ph.D., dean of Extended University, recently stepped down as president of The University of Texas System’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She led the organization for two years.

Fueling Research Diversity: A Peek Inside UTEP's Doctoral Pipeline

Nina Marie Beltran made several key discoveries while working in a UTEP research laboratory. Chief among them was an epiphany — a desire to pursue a doctoral degree after completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

School of Nursing Names Interim Dean

The University of Texas at El Paso has named Leslie K. Robbins, Ph.D., professor of nursing at UTEP, the interim dean of the School of Nursing.

Alumna Profile: Cameasha Turner

Cameasha Turner made the most of her time as a member of The University of Texas at El Paso women’s basketball team.

Student Profile: Angel Moises De La Rosa

Angel Moises De La Rosa is a graduate student in electrical engineering. He said UTEP’s feeling of a tight-knit community has helped him throughout his academic journey.

UTEP Student Health and Wellness Center Offers New Services for Fall Semester

As The University of Texas at El Paso kicks off the fall 2019 semester, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has rolled out enhanced services to help students remain healthy Miners.

UTEP School of Pharmacy Awarded NIH Grant to Study Thirdhand Smoke

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy have been awarded $1.8 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of thirdhand smoke on platelet function and cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke.

UTEP Initiative Seeks Low-Cost Options for Textbooks

An interdisciplinary cohort of faculty members from The University of Texas at El Paso will work with select UTEP staff from fall 2019 through fall 2020 to develop Open Educational Resources (OER) or other affordable instructional materials that eventually could save students millions of dollars.

UTEP Ranked Among Top Schools for Hispanics

The University of Texas at El Paso is ranked highly in four categories of a national publication’s list of top colleges and universities for Hispanics.

Global Learning Experiences Take Miners Beyond the Classroom

After trips to help people in Kenya, Panama, Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan, Natassia Lozano was no stranger to world travel.

Event Offers UTEP Community Opportunity to Heal

The University of Texas at El Paso presents "Trauma, Resilience and Resistance," an interdisciplinary response to the recent gun violence in El Paso, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 28 and 29, 2019, at UTEP's Blumberg Auditorium.

UTEP Civil Engineering Professor Unveils Portable Charging Station Designed to Help Hurricane Victims

Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., clinical professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, has continually sought ways to help her home state of Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria barreled through the Caribbean in September 2017. Her latest effort was showcased on the UTEP campus this week.

UTEP Football Fan Experiences, Tailgating Revamped for 2019 Season

As The University of Texas at El Paso's football team prepares to open its season at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at Sun Bowl Stadium against Houston Baptist University, fans and students are eager to cheer them on and participate in tailgating as well as other game day festivities.

UTEP Professor Awarded $36K to Improve Linear Algebra Cognition

A professor in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Mathematics has been awarded a $36,000 grant from ConTex to improve the knowledge and understanding of linear algebra.

UTEP Faculty Member Contributes to Climate Change Article in PNAS Journal

Jennie McLaren, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, is a co-author of an article on climate change published Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in the official publication of the National Academy of Sciences.

UTEP Welcomes Students Back to Campus

For the first time in more than three decades, The University of Texas at El Paso begins the 2019-20 academic year not only by welcoming more than 25,000 students, but by introducing a new President.

Minerpalooza 2019 Kicks Off New School Year, Weekend of Celebration for El Paso Community

The University of Texas at El Paso is celebrating the new academic year with Minerpalooza, the annual event that brings together UTEP and the El Paso community.

UTEP is #ElPasoStrong

The University of Texas at El Paso works hard to ensure the safety of the more than 25,000 students who pursue their academic dreams here, and over 4,000 faculty and staff. Those safety measures are not limited to what happens on campus. The UTEP team is always mindful of what occurs away from UTEP’s confines and adapts strategies to deal with major events as appropriate.

UTEP Journal Article Flips the Classroom in Nursing Education

Franchesca Nuñez, Ph.D., assistant professor at The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Nursing, is the first author on a journal article that examines the flipped classroom teaching model to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes in nursing education, and application challenges.

UTEP Engineering Workforce Program Awarded $200K Grant on Nuclear Facility Development

The University of Texas at El Paso Nuclear Engineering Workforce Program (NEWP) was awarded a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop the workforce needed for the design, construction, operation and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials.

UTEP Professor Awarded $1.5M Grant to Research Inflammatory Responses in Immune System Diseases

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Biological Sciences was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research how natural killer T (NKT) cells regulate uncontrolled inflammatory responses in immune system diseases.

UTEP MPH Student Films to Screen at Public Health Film Festival

Three films produced by Master of Public Health (MPH) students at The University of Texas at El Paso will be screened at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) Global Public Health Film Festival in November.

Student Profile: Jacqueline Lechuga

Jacqueline Lechuga is a first-generation college student who didn't think she could afford to get a degree. Now, she's working toward a Ph.D. in psychology.

Faculty Profile: Alejandra Valenzuela

Alejandra Valenzuela is an experienced nurse with a passion for her field and a desire to pay it forward.

NIH Awards $2.7M Grant to UTEP Biology Professor to Study AIDS-associated Fungal Meningitis

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded a $2.7 million grant to Luis R. Martinez, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, to study a potentially life-threatening fungus and suggest possible treatments.

UTEP Earns NSF Grant for Student Researchers

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a $27,000 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Wendy Francis, Ph.D., professor of psychology, who will use the funds to support students who will conduct research on bilingual language and memory processes for her ongoing NSF research grant.

UTEP Professor Awarded $100K Grant to Develop Fast Electromagnetic Simulation Algorithms

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering has received a $100,000 grant from IERUS Technologies to develop numerical techniques that will be incorporated into a high-performance computing (HPC) platform suitable for simulating and optimizing advanced photonic devices.

UTEP President Named America Makes Ambassador

UTEP President Diana Natalicio was named an ambassador of America Makes, the nation’s leading public-private partnership to innovate and accelerate additive manufacturing technology.

UTEP's Chihuahuan Desert Gardens Involved in National Competition

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Chihuahuan Desert Gardens is a participant in the Lark Label Loves Gardens Sweepstakes that continues through the end of August.

UTEP In the Spotlight - Dallas Morning News

UTEP President Diana Natalicio offers a personal reflection about El Paso, its people and its relationship to neighboring Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, in a column published in The Dallas Morning News online on Aug. 10, 2019.

UTEP Marks 150th Anniversary of Periodic Table of Chemical Elements

UTEP's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosted a special event Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of the periodic table of chemical elements.

Undergraduate Research Talent on Display at 2019 COURI Summer Symposium

Josue Martinez, a sophomore computer engineering major who was a visiting student at The University of Texas at El Paso in summer 2019, has a very clear idea of what he would tell any fellow undergraduate student who is pondering a research experience.

UTEP In the Spotlight - Time Magazine

Yolanda Leyva, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Oral History and associate professor of history at The University of Texas at El Paso, describes the prejudice faced by Mexican-Americans in Texas throughout history in an opinion piece published Aug. 8, 2019, on Time magazine’s website.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting to Celebrate UTEP President Diana Natalicio's Tenure

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the campus' Sun Bowl-University Roundabout in blue and orange each evening from Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 12-14, 2019, to celebrate the 31-year leadership tenure of UTEP President Diana Natalicio and the 93,500 degrees awarded during that time. Each second the sculpture is illuminated in orange and blue will represent one of those degrees.

UTEP Professor Wins 2019 Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineer Award

Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been named a recipient of the 2019 Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) Education Award.

Homeless Shelter Offers Community of Learning for UTEP Social Work Students

After earning a bachelor's degree in digital media, Rivyann Blount produced stories about social issues such as poverty and immigration that affected vulnerable populations. But rather than write about people's unfortunate circumstances, Blount felt the need to help them turn their lives around.

UTEP Receives $400K to Study Converting Wastewater to Potable Water

The Center for Inland Desalination System (CIDS) at The University of Texas at El Paso has received a $400,000 Desalination and Water Purification Research grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to study desalination of water for direct potable reuse, or converting municipal wastewater to drinking water.

UTEP President Receives Conquistador Award from City of El Paso

UTEP President Diana Natalicio has received the City of El Paso’s highest honor for her significant contributions to the community throughout her 31 years in the campus’ highest leadership position.

Support Services Offered to UTEP Community

UTEP is offering support to our students, faculty and staff as they cope with the tragic events that took place Aug. 3 in El Paso.

Statement from UTEP President Diana Natalicio Regarding Aug. 3 Events in El Paso

All of us at UTEP share with our fellow El Pasoans the pain of recent horrific events in our community, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families whose lives have been most directly affected.

UTEP In the Spotlight: Inside Higher Ed

The University of Texas at El Paso was the weeklong focal point of the Academic Minute, an audio series from Inside Higher Ed that features professors from top institutions throughout the country as they delve into current research topics.

Holding Court: Former UTEP Women's Basketball Stars Begin Law Careers

As former standouts for The University of Texas at El Paso's women's basketball team, Cameasha Turner and Marissa Rodriguez recognize the importance of court awareness.

College of Business Administration Will Offer Minor in Commercial Real Estate

In response to student interest, The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Business Administration (COBA) will offer a new minor in commercial real estate for undergraduate students starting in the spring 2020 semester.

UTEP Professor Provides Crisis Training in Egypt

Rick Myer, Ph.D., chair and professor in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services, spent part of his summer in northeast Egypt to train about 100 religious volunteers about crisis intervention.

Virtual Reality Study Explores Health Benefits of Nature

A new research program at The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Nursing (SON) is using immersive virtual reality (IVR) to test how natural environments affect health and well-being.

UTEP Fellows Conclude Intensive Summer Training

A cohort of a national program created to increase the number of Hispanic professors in the humanities recently concluded an intensive summer session at The University of Texas at El Paso that left participants eager to continue their academic journeys this fall.

Summer Dance ‘Intensive’ Embodies Improvisation

A half dozen or so pairs of bodies set in a circle moved in tandem though almost never in sync during impromptu conversations that ranged from the silly to the mundane to the flirtatious. The goal of this dance exercise at The University of Texas at El Paso was to weave a person’s reason, instincts and imagination.

A Few Words from New UTEP President Heather Wilson

When I was in first grade, I had a bank made out of a tin Crisco can with a slot cut in the top. It had pennies and nickels and a few quarters I had earned or been given. One day, my mother told me that I could go to YMCA camp the following summer. I could use the coins I had saved in my can and she would pay the rest.

New UTEP Research Center to Target Opioid Abuse on the Texas-Mexico Border

A road trip through West Texas' border counties last summer exposed Thenral Mangadu, M.D., Ph.D., to the challenges that rural communities face to combat opioid use disorder (OUD).

UTEP Plays Host to NEH Border History Institute

The National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) awarded a $132,000 grant to a faculty member from The University of Texas at El Paso to conduct a two-week course about aspects of the border for 25 secondary education teachers from around the country.

UTEP Professor Awarded $1.7M Grant to Decipher Molecular Assembly Mechanism of Giant Virus

Chuan Xiao, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry at The University of Texas at El Paso, was awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences to continue research of the giant marine virus Cafeteria roenbergensis (CroV).

UTEP Professor’s Prostate Cancer Detection Test Could Limit Blood Tests, Unnecessary Biopsies

Wen-Yee Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at El Paso, has developed an affordable early screening test for prostate cancer. The test uses a small urine sample and, in the future, could be developed as a kit similar to the home pregnancy test.

UTEP In the Spotlight - The New York Times

Reporter Patricia Leigh Brown shares images and stories of the UTEP Centennial Museum’s “Uncaged Art” exhibit in a July 19, 2019, article published in The New York Times.

UTEP Faculty Consider Podcasts to Engage Students

Sue Stanfield, Ph.D., has taught in higher education for almost 20 years - the past three at The University of Texas at El Paso - and one of her main concerns has been to keep students engaged, especially when she conducts lessons in one of UTEP's largest classrooms for more than 200 students at a time.

PayDirt Promise Reaffirms UTEP's Continued Support and Commitment to El Paso Students

The number of students able to attend The University of Texas at El Paso without worrying about the cost of tuition is poised to grow significantly.

UTEP Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission with Former NASA Astronaut, Alumnus Danny Olivas

The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission with a celebration event Friday, July 19, at the Union Cinema.

Gilman Scholarship to Support UTEP Students Abroad

A group of UTEP undergraduate students have been given greater access to study abroad opportunities for the Summer and Fall 2019 semesters through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

UTEP Technology Teams Earn International Honors

Blackboard Inc., one of the world's leading educational technology companies, will present two of its prestigious Catalyst Awards to The University of Texas at El Paso during its annual BbWorld conference July 23-25, in the Austin Convention Center.

UTEP Announces 2019 Gold Nugget Award Recipients

The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2019 Gold Nugget recipients.

Student Profile: Azlyn Briana Calvillo

Azlyn Briana Calvillo began her academic journey outside El Paso, but The University of Texas at El Paso's respected nursing program drew the Franklin High School graduate back to the Sun City.

Faculty Profile: Tom Fullerton

Tom Fullerton is renowned for his ability to pore over colossal amounts of numbers and use them to paint a picture of the economic health of the Paso del Norte region every year.

UTEP Announces 2019 Distinguished Alumni

Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association honor a group of men and women whose achievements stand out as monuments to dedication, integrity and hard work - they are the UTEP Distinguished Alumni.

Annual UTEP Employee Benefits Enrollment Continues Through July 31

Faculty, staff and retirees of The University of Texas at El Paso can change or update their employee benefits packages this month.

Gov. Abbott Appoints UT System Student Regent from UTEP

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed UTEP doctoral student Daniel R. Dominguez to a one-year term as Student Regent on The University of Texas System Board of Regents. He is the first UTEP student appointed to this position.

Greg Long Seeks Return to Field for UTEP Football

Greg Long relishes the opportunity to take the field this fall as part of the UTEP football team.

UTEP Offers Tech-E to Students from Migrant Families

Randy Anaya has a quick smile and friendly demeanor. But in a lab where he is responsible for the safety of 30 young students, that disposition can give way to stern direction. Such was the case recently when Anaya led a Tech-E summer camp at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Wins Prestigious Award for 'Thank You for 30' Campaign

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), a global association for professionals in educational advancement, awarded The University of Texas at El Paso a gold-level Circle of Excellence Award for the campus' "Thank You for 30" campaign case statement.

5 UTEP Faculty Members Recognized for Earning National Credential for Teaching Excellence

A quintet of faculty members from The University of Texas at El Paso were among 22 honorees from The University of Texas System institutions who were recognized for earning a national teaching credential through a UT System initiative to support student success.

UTEP Grant Targets Opioid Abuse in Rural Texas Counties

Thenral Mangadu, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of public health sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, has received federal funding to collaborate with a consortium of community partners on a plan for opioid use disorder (OUD) response in rural communities along the Texas-Mexico border.

UTEP Teacher Earns Grant to Promote Latinx Stories

Humanities Texas recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Kim McKean, assistant professor of theater at The University of Texas at El Paso, to present “En La Frontera: A Latinx New Works Festival” in spring 2020 in partnership with the Chamizal National Memorial.

Creating Champions: Cayla Payne Revels in Spotlight for UTEP Soccer

Cayla Payne wants to be on television one day. The redshirt-junior on the UTEP soccer team hopes to parlay her multimedia journalism degree into a career interviewing the highest-profile figures in sports.

UT System Regents Honor 2 UTEP Faculty as Outstanding Teachers

The University of Texas System Board of Regents announced July 1 that two UTEP faculty members will receive the group's Outstanding Teaching Award for their extraordinary performance and innovative instruction in the classroom.

UTEP Partnership with University at Albany Underscores Importance of Undergraduate Research Experiences

Arshad Khan, Ph.D., holds student researchers in high regard. The associate professor of biological sciences and director of The University of Texas at El Paso's Systems Neuroscience Laboratory currently oversees 27 personnel in his lab, including nine graduate students and 17 undergraduates.

UTEP In the Spotlight - Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a June 26, 2019 story, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education celebrates outgoing UTEP President Diana Natalicio and her adherence to the University’s long-standing tenets of access and excellence.

Creating Champions: Pate Cathey Finds Comfort, Success With UTEP Softball

Pate Cathey was unfamiliar with UTEP until 2016. That year, Cathey's sister, Blaine, was in the midst of her collegiate soccer career at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, which shares membership with UTEP in Conference USA. That introduced Cathey to El Paso's top tier research university.

UTEP and El Paso Community Foundation Collaborate on Binational Survey

Despite an 18-foot-high steel bollard fence that separates El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, residents on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border consider each other neighbors and friends.

UTEP College of Business Administration Receives Bizzell Award

UTEP’s College of Business Administration (COBA) has been named the winner of the Southwestern Business Deans’ Association (SWBDA) 2019 Bobby G. Bizzell Innovative Achievement Award.

UTEP Social Work Student Awarded Hogg Foundation Scholarship

Anthony Tellez, a graduate social work student at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been selected to receive the 2019 Ima Hogg Scholarship from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

UTEP EM Lab’s Work on 3D/Volumetric Circuits Recognized on Cover of IEEE

For nearly a decade, Raymond C. Rumpf, Ph.D., and his EM Lab team have seen several revolutionary ideas to fruition. Their latest advancement received recent recognition from IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

Pedestrian Detour Near Interdisciplinary Research Building Begins Monday

Several stretches of sidewalk between the Undergraduate Learning Center, the Centennial Museum and the Interdisciplinary Research Building construction site will temporarily be closed to pedestrians starting Monday, June 24, 2019.

UTEP Earns Inaugural Seal of Excelencia for Commitment to Latino Students

Excelencia in Education, the Washington, D.C.-based organization that promotes Latino student success, picked The University of Texas at El Paso to be among the first recipients of its Seal of Excelencia honor.

University Avenue Temporary Weekend Closure

A portion of University Avenue will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, June 21 as construction crews remove a crane at the Interdisciplinary Research Building construction site.

NEA Grant to Help UTEP Promote Latinx Literature

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a $15,000 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Theatre and Dance for activities tied to the annual Big Read on the Border set for spring 2020.

UTEP Team to Collect Data for Children’s Museum Design

EPCM Construction awarded a $46,000 grant to Beverley Argus-Calvo, Ph.D., associate dean in UTEP’s College of Education, to lead a team that will conduct focus group meetings to benefit the design of the planned El Paso Children’s Museum for All.

Border Scholars Discuss Binational Solutions at UTEP

As conditions such as population growth and climate change evolve, residents of the U.S.-Mexico border region, home to over 12 million people, face new challenges. A group of binational researchers recently met at UTEP to offer possible solutions.

UTEP In the Spotlight: The Dallas Morning News

In its June 16, 2019 issue, The Dallas Morning News pays tribute to how outgoing UTEP President Diana Natalicio has “shown how education can transform a community.”

UTEP Student Profile: Juan Aguilera

Juan Aguilera, an interdisciplinary health sciences doctoral student, is a campus leader who has seized the opportunities UTEP provides.

UTEP Faculty Profile: Sang Min Shin, Ph.D.

Students who take Sang Min Shin's master's-level courses are sure to experience plenty of hands-on learning, including sand play and being paired with a "play buddy" for the semester.

Vocation Vacations: Share Your Summer Experience

Many UTEP students are spending their summers doing internships, off-campus research, study abroad/study away or gaining other educational experience, and we want to hear about it!

UTEP Awarded Grant to Expand Men’s Diabetes Program

The Diabetes Garage, a men’s diabetes management and self-care program, will offer men in Texas who have the disease the gift of health to last a lifetime.

NEH Selects UTEP Professor as Summer Scholar

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that The University of Texas at El Paso’s Zita Arocha, associate professor of practice in the Department of Communication, will be one of 30 NEH Summer Scholars to participate in a four-week study seminar at the University of Tampa in Florida.

UTEP Research to Map Conditioned Fear Responses in Brain Circuits

A partnership between researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso and the University at Albany (UAlbany) in New York will attempt to understand how neural circuits that encode learned responses to fear develop in mammalian brains.

UTEP Receives $1.2M Grant to Prepare Future STEM Teachers

The University of Texas at El Paso will partner with the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) to foster the next generation of highly skilled STEM teachers through a five-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

UTEP President Closes Final Year with Multiple Awards

Many recent graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso continue to revel in their achievements, and rightly so, but they are not the only Miners who earned honors from groups at the local to national levels.

UTEP Celebrates Last Cooperative Pharmacy Program Graduates

When her son was young, Erick Romero's mom would ask the neighborhood pharmacist for advice to treat a runny nose or an upset stomach.

UTEP In the Spotlight: Texas Monthly

In its June 2019 issue, Texas Monthly pays tribute to Diana Natalicio’s 31-year tenure as President of The University of Texas at El Paso in a unique way.

UTEP Postdoctoral Researcher Receives Microsoft’s AI for Earth Grant

Microsoft has awarded a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Texas at El Paso with a grant to extend the efforts of the College of Science’s Systems Ecology Laboratory in understanding how widespread and ongoing change in Arctic terrestrial ecosystems might threaten not only local natural landscapes and Arctic native communities but also global Earth system processes.

U.S. Group Honors UTEP Geography Professor’s Work

The Political Geography Specialty Group, which is part of the Association of American Geographers, recently announced that it selected The University of Texas at El Paso’s Jeremy Slack, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, to receive its Richard Morrill Award for Public Outreach.

UTEP Professors to Participate in Regional Book Fair

One of the biggest book fairs in the region is underway in Juárez, Mexico, and organizers invited faculty members from The University of Texas at El Paso to provide a different perspective on a common topic – writing.

Miners Assist Refugees in El Paso

The thousands of refugees from Central America and Mexico who have crossed into El Paso since late 2018 strained the capabilities of the area's social service agencies. There was a need for community volunteers, and some UTEP employees and students answered that call.

UTEP Event Flavors History with Dash of Humanities

When The University of Texas at El Paso’s Meredith E. Abarca, Ph.D., professor of English, began to research the history of the Paso del Norte region, she decided to use a universal language: food.

UTEP Student Profile: Nakul Karle

For Nakul Karle, UTEP was the ideal place to apply his physics knowledge to the field of his choice. In the process, he has met lifelong friends and had the opportunity to celebrate two very special achievements at the University.

UTEP Ph.D. Student Awarded with Department of Defense SMART Scholarship

David Guenaga, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, was awarded the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship by the Department of Defense.

UTEP Mathe-musician’s Project Earns NSF Accolade

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced that a team of researchers co-led by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Lawrence Lesser, Ph.D., professor of mathematical sciences, had won a grand prize at the NSF’s inaugural “We Are Mathematics” video competition.

UTEP Educator’s Video Promotes STEM Education

A faculty member with The University of Texas at El Paso helped create a video that is part of a weeklong National Science Foundation (NSF) video showcase of innovative strategies to enhance STEM education.

New Scholarship Strengthens UTEP’s Efforts to Create Opportunities for Students on Both Sides of Border

More students from the Paso del Norte region will now be able to obtain a top-tier college education thanks to an agreement between The University of Texas at El Paso and a new private sector partner from across the border.

UTEP Educator Inspires Children at Groundbreaking

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Josefina V. “Josie” Tinajero, Ed.D., shared words of wisdom and gratitude before turning over a shovel full of dirt on May 10, 2019, at Henderson Middle School, 5505 Robert Alva Ave., at a ceremonial groundbreaking for a school that would bear her name.

UTEP Celebrates 2019 Spring Commencement

Katia Ochoa was understandably riveted Sunday, May 19, 2019, as she filed into the Don Haskins Center with nearly 800 graduation candidates for the last of four spring Commencement ceremonies at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Leader, Family Share Notable Commencements

Wallace Hardgrove recalled being excited to graduate from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's degree in accounting in December 1988. One of the things he looked forward to was shaking the hand of the University's new leader, Diana Natalicio, who took office the previous February.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates UTEP's Class of 2019

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at The University of Texas at El Paso's University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, May 15, through Sunday evening, May 19, to commemorate UTEP's Class of 2019.

UTEP Announces 2019 Top Ten Seniors

The Top Ten Seniors Awards are presented annually by The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association to UTEP's most promising future alumni.

Global Group Honors UTEP’s Kathleen Staudt for Life’s Work

The Association of Borderland Studies (ABS) presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Kathleen “Kathy” Staudt, Ph.D., professor emerita of political science, during its annual meeting on April 26 in San Diego.

UTEP to Use Music to Build Civic Communication

The University of Texas at El Paso will be part of a national consortium of conservatories, music institutions and college music departments to use artistic experiences to enhance communication within U.S. communities.

UTEP RN-to-BSN Program Celebrates 30 Years

Thirteen years after earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, Raul Guevara took his first step toward becoming a family nurse practitioner: he returned to school in 2016 for a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Exhibit Exemplifies Novel Approach to UTEP History Class

The benefits of using different technologies and art forms to engage students in an entry-level history class at The University of Texas at El Paso is the basis of "History in 3D," an exhibit that opens May 8, 2019, in UTEP's Centennial Museum.

UTEP Civil Engineering Professor, Student Researchers Help Improve Airport Checkpoints

Ruey (Kelvin) Cheu, Ph.D., sees opportunity where others might see encumbrance.

New Master's in Criminology, Criminal Justice to Enhance Opportunities for UTEP Students

Fatima Ceniceros has a reputation for being honest. The only person she tried to fool was herself when she started at The University of Texas at El Paso as a civil engineering major. It took her two years to realize that she was on the wrong path.

UTEP to Offer Master’s in Criminology, Criminal Justice in Fall ’19

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Criminal Justice is recruiting students for its new Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice degree that will launch during the fall 2019 semester.

UTEP Student Earns Full-Ride to Rutgers Ph.D. Program

Rutgers University - Newark recently announced that Ana Sandoval, a University of Texas at El Paso Master of Public Administration student, had earned one of four fully paid slots into its doctoral program in Global Urban Studies.

UTEP Psychology Professor Earns Fellowship

The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) and the Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) announced their selection of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Katherine M. Serafine, Ph.D., as their ACNP-AMP BRAD Fellow.

UTEP Students, Alums Receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

A pair of current students and three former students from The University of Texas at El Paso who will pursue research-based doctoral degrees earned fellowship offers from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

UTEP Students Win 19 Awards in Advertising and Journalism

The Student Media and Publications department at The University of Texas at El Paso earned a national honor with a second-place win for Best Video or Underwriting Spot, “Residence Life,” created by students Michaela Roman, Rene Delgadillo and Claudia Flores in the College Media Business and Advertising Managers 2019 Awards.

UTEP Awarded Physical Therapy Grant

A grant from the Health Policy and Administration (HPA) Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) will enable researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Health Sciences to validate a language assessment that measures Spanish proficiency of students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program.

Win a T-Shirt in the #UTEPFunWithTheBun Selfie Contest

Own a piece of UTEP history by taking a selfie with President Natalicio's likeness!

El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence Announces Next Phase of Work

Members of the board of the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (EPCAE), a regional leadership council, unveiled a unified vision of a future in which all El Pasoans have access to the highest quality education that leads to ample career pathways and supports a vibrant local economy and enhanced quality of life.

UTEP In the Spotlight: Austin American-Statesman

The Austin American-Statesman published a profile on UTEP President Diana Natalicio in which she reflects on her years of leadership.

Mining Minds Special Lighting Commemorates Honors Convocation

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP's University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Sunday evening, April 28, 2019, in honor of The University of Texas at El Paso's Honors Convocation.

UTEP's Academy of Distinguished Teachers Established to Promote Academic Excellence

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the The University of Texas System's Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards, and in an effort to share awardees' deep commitment to teaching with the campus community, UTEP's Academy of Distinguished Teachers was founded in 2019. The academy's primary purpose is to recognize, promote and support excellence in teaching at the University.

UTEP Faculty Profile: Jorge López

The recipient of two major national awards for mentoring in science, Physics Professor Jorge López, Ph.D., loves bicycling to campus and dancing to the music of El Paso band Frontera Bugalú.

UTEP Student Profile: Aiyana Ponce

Aiyana Ponce, a junior cellular and molecular biochemistry major, shares her best UTEP memory – so far – and talks about the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone as a student.

2019 COURI Spring Symposium Pushes Culture of Undergraduate Research Forward

Evelyn Tovanche, a senior biomedical sciences major in The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Science, said her research experience in the summer of 2018 was life changing.

UTEP Student Team Ready to Compete at Drone Design Competition

For eight students in The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Engineering, being part of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program offered by the NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) represents the realization of lofty academic research aspirations.

Military Ball Honors Traditions, Builds Camaraderie

UTEP military science cadet Jose A. Herrera stood at attention in the middle of a cavernous white tent ready to recite the Soldier's Creed at the program's annual Military Ball on April 5, 2019, at Grace Gardens Event Center. Little did the audience know that they would live out part of the creed that evening.

UTEP Doctoral Student Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Student Research Program

Carlos Manuel Diaz, a doctoral candidate in computational science at The University of Texas at El Paso, is one of 70 graduate students from across the country selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to take part in the agency’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program.

UTEP Team Wins 2nd Place at Global Health Technologies Design Competition at Rice University

A student team comprised of a trio of undergraduates from The University of Texas at El Paso won second place for its presentation of low-cost health technologies during the Rice 360° Ninth Annual Undergraduate Global Health Technologies Design Competition at Rice University.

UTEP to Host Inaugural U.S. Army Drone Design Competition

The University of Texas at El Paso will host the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s (CCDC) inaugural student unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design competition Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Sun Bowl Stadium.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting to Celebrate Establishment of the School of Mines

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the campus' University Avenue roundabout in blue and orange Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, to commemorate the establishment of the School of Mines, now UTEP.

Department of Energy Official Praises UTEP’s Commitment to Advanced Manufacturing Research

A research leader from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) lauded The University of Texas at El Paso’s research capabilities during the Southwest Emerging Technology Symposium (SETS) and Regional Small Business Summit, an event hosted by UTEP’s NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) on March 26 and 27.

Bhutan Ambassador Talks about Gross National Happiness at UTEP

Happiness is serious business in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Since 1972, Bhutan has ranked Gross National Happiness (GNH) above gross domestic product and based the country's economic and social policies on the collective happiness and well-being of its 800,000 citizens.

UTEP Set to Serve Community at 10th Project MOVE

Organizers of The University of Texas at El Paso's Project MOVE have long echoed the sentiments shared by volunteers that participation in UTEP's annual day of community service can be a life-changing experience. Junior business major Lizbeth Vargas agreed with that assessment.

UTEP Theater Student Earns National Recognition

Judges from the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology named The University of Texas at El Paso’s Constanza Romero as its national winner in the Allied Crafts and Technology Design competition during its Conference and Stage Expo, March 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.

UTEP Assistant Vice President Honored by TAMACC at Annual Women of Distinction Awards

The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) honored Diane De Hoyos, Ph.D., assistant vice president for purchasing and general services at The University of Texas at El Paso, at its annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon.

UTEP Student Awarded Global Fellowship

Daniela Quinones, a sophomore at The University of Texas at El Paso, is one of 10 students in the United States selected for the prestigious Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship.

UTEP Exhibit Gives Voice to Tornillo’s Silenced Teens

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will host an exhibit showcasing art created by teenagers from various Central and South American countries who were held in a secured tent city in Tornillo, a small town of about 1,600 people about 40 miles southeast of El Paso.

Assistant Secretary for Health Says All Students Can Contribute to Public Health

When Admiral Brett P. Giroir, M.D., first stood up in front of an audience at the Undergraduate Learning Center, it was clear that he was prepared to deliver a message that was very important to him. It was simple, straightforward, but also ambitious: he said there was a need to transfer our public health system from a sick care system to a health promotion system.

Professional Development Course Gives UTEP Faculty Teaching Edge

Faculty at The University of Texas at El Paso have found that the key to student success is their own lifelong learning. As a result, many UTEP instructors have continued to strengthen their teaching and practice through professional development.

UTEP to Observe César Chávez Day

UTEP will recognize César Chávez Day on Friday, March 29, 2019. No classes will be held, but key University offices will remain open and functional with reduced staffing.

El Paso Women’s Hall of Fame Welcomes UTEP Social Work Associate Professor

Eva Moya, Ph.D., associate professor of social work at The University of Texas at El Paso, will be inducted into the 2019 El Paso Women’s Hall of Fame.

UTEP Faculty Member Appointed to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has selected Lorraine Torres, Ed.D., UTEP Clinical Laboratory Science clinical assistant professor, to serve on the Health Services Field of Study Advisory Committee.

UTEP, AT&T Collaborate to Offer Master of Science in Systems Engineering to AT&T Employees

The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Engineering is partnering with AT&T to offer qualified AT&T employees the opportunity to enroll in the fully online Master of Science in Systems Engineering program, which will be facilitated by UTEP Connect and Extended University beginning in summer 2019.

Special Lighting of 'Mining Minds' to Honor 1966 Championship Team

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP's University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Tuesday evening, March 19, 2019, to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the Texas Western College (now The University of Texas at El Paso) men's basketball team winning the NCAA championship.

El Paso City Council Proclaims Social Work Month

The El Paso City Council proclaimed the month of March as Social Work Month in the City of El Paso during its regular public meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at City Hall, 300 N. Campbell.

NSA Grant Funds UTEP Summer Language Program

The National Security Agency awarded a $90,000 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Maissa Khatib, Ph.D., clinical associate in the Women’s and Gender Studies program and director of the Department of Languages and Linguistics’ Arabic Program, for “Local to Global: STARTALK 2019.”

UTEP Graduate School Dean Named Council of Graduate Schools Dean-in-Residence

Charles Ambler, Ph.D., associate provost and dean of the Graduate School at The University of Texas at El Paso, was named the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) Dean-in-Residence for 2019-20.

UTEP Study to Target Work-Related Injuries

Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of public health sciences at UTEP, has received a grant to identify strategies to prevent upper extremity disorders in the workplace, such as tennis elbow, which occur when tendons degenerate or wear out from long-term overuse.

UTEP Geological Sciences Team to Discuss Antarctic Research During Free Public Event

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Geological Sciences who took part in a multimillion-dollar, joint-research program initiated by the National Science Foundation and the United Kingdom’s Natural Environment Research Council to analyze a receding Antarctic glacier will discuss their work during a free event on campus this week.

UTEP In the Spotlight: New York Times Features Rubin Center Exhibit

The University of Texas at El Paso is at the forefront of emerging 3D printing technologies. Several UTEP students and faculty involved in this work recently collaborated with a pair of architects who were featured in The New York Times.

For UTEP Doctoral Student, Bumpy Paths Offer Trajectory to Success

The rocky fluctuation of the stock market and the intense tremors of an earthquake seem like disparate forms of disruptive movement. But for Masum Bhuiyan, a doctoral candidate in The University of Texas at El Paso's computational science program, the two events share similar behavior, and the study of those patterns can help predict future events and mitigate their adverse effects.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting to Honor TCM Day Tradition

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP's University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, March 15, 2019, in honor of TCM Day, The University of Texas at El Paso's longest-running tradition.

Kennedy Festival Recognizes UTEP Theater Students

UTEP junior theatre performance major Larissa Arzate won the Irene Ryan Acting Competition at the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Feb. 25-28 in Abilene, Texas.

UTEP Safety Manager Elected to Southern Biosafety Association Board

Berenice Arriaga, biocontainment safety manager with UTEP’s Environmental Health and Safety department, recently was elected to the Southern Biosafety Association (SBA) leadership team because of her exemplary work in safety.

UTEP’s Oldest Fraternity Turns 100, Stays Relevant

In 1919, the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy, now The University of Texas at El Paso, enrolled 138 students. A handful of them decided to start a local chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Engineering and Geology Social Fraternity, the first fraternity at the five-year-old institution.

Share a Student’s Story: May 2019 Graduation Candidates

Do you know outstanding students with inspiring stories who will graduate from UTEP this spring? If so, we want to hear from you!

UTEP In the Spotlight: Issues in Science and Technology

The University of Texas at El Paso is the top institution in the continental United States for producing Hispanic bachelor’s graduates who continue on to earn doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, according to an article published in Issues in Science and Technology.

Sun Bowl Drive Lane Reduction Begins Wednesday

Beginning Wednesday, March 6, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Sun Bowl Drive between the Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) construction site and Sun Bowl 2 (SB2) parking lot.

UTEP Student Invited to Top Trombone Competitions

Christopher Terrazas speaks softly and carries a big horn. The UTEP senior music education major said he lets his trombone do most of his talking, and right now people all over the world want to hear what he has to say.

UTEP Senior Selected to VICE Media National Fellowship

Vania Castillo, a student in the UTEP Department of Communication currently working on a double major in digital media production and journalism, is one of four college students from across the country chosen for the Vice Fellowship for Collegiate Reporting (VFCR).

UTEP Lecturer Earns Statewide Honor for Dissertation

The National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies - Tejas Chapter recently recognized The University of Texas at El Paso’s Miguel Juárez, Ph.D., with its annual Dissertation Award during the group’s annual meeting on Feb. 15 in Houston.

UTEP Counseling Program Earns Top Accreditation

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) recently granted The University of Texas at El Paso's Mental Health Counseling Program accreditation through 2027.

UTEP Occupational Therapy Students Teach Children Mindful Ways to Ease Stress

Instead of dribbling basketballs or running drills, 40 third graders at Robbin E.L. Washington Elementary School in the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) quietly practiced yoga's mountain pose in the school's gymnasium.

UTEP President Named Conservation Award Recipient by El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society

UTEP President Diana Natalicio is being recognized for successfully guiding the development of a wetlands park – an invaluable contribution to environmental conservation in the Paso del Norte region – by the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society.

Stephen Crites, Ph.D., to Lead UTEP Graduate School in May

The University of Texas at El Paso has announced the appointment of Stephen Crites, Ph.D., as dean of the Graduate School effective May 1.

EPSO Director Steps in to Conduct UTEP Symphony

The acting conductor of the UTEP Symphony Orchestra has taught and performed music throughout the world, and the lesson he most wants to share with his students comes down to two words: respect and professionalism.

UTEP Students, Faculty Discuss Connection Between School and Life

For Rosa Escalante, a health promotion major at The University of Texas at El Paso, engaging people in disease prevention and wellness education at health fairs and other public events has enabled her to jump-start her career as a health educator while also making a difference in the community.

President Natalicio's Tenure Fashioned through Hundreds of Graphic Tees

The newest exhibit at The University of Texas at El Paso's Union Gallery fits the institution's President to a T … make that a T-shirt, adult small.

Mining Minds' Special Lighting to Honor Women's Track and Field Champions

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP's University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in orange and blue Friday evening, Feb. 22, 2019, to celebrate The University of Texas at El Paso women's track and field team, which claimed the 2019 Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship on Sunday, Feb. 17, in Birmingham, Alabama.

UTEP’s Project MOVE Schedules Partner Sign-up Day

Organizers of The University of Texas at El Paso’s annual day of community service will help the area’s nonprofits register for this year’s Project MOVE (Miner Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences) from 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Union Building East, Templeton Suite, Room 313.

Think Inside the Box During E-Week on UTEP Campus

A colossal object will greet students, faculty and others who visit the Undergraduate Learning Center (UGLC) on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, on The University of Texas at El Paso campus. The monolith in question is the Challenge Box, a unique exhibition from Lockheed Martin that will serve as one of the showcases of E-Week, the College of Engineering’s salute to National Engineers Week, which is celebrated this year from Feb. 17 to 23.

UTEP Program Predicts Regional Economic Outlook

UTEP's Border Region Modeling Project (BRMP) has released its projections for the region's labor markets, demographics, commercial activity and more in “Borderplex Economic Outlook to 2020.”

UTEP Doctoral Student’s Research Recognized by American Geophysical Union

A doctoral candidate from the College of Science at The University of Texas at El Paso continued a string of successes for UTEP students at the annual meetings of the American Geophysical Union.

UTEP Creative Writing Professor Named NEA Fellow

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently announced that Sasha Pimentel, associate professor from UTEP’s Department of Creative Writing, was among its 35 Creative Writing Fellows for FY 2019. The award-winning author, poet and educator will receive $25,000 to help with her creative pursuits.

UTEP Celebrates 'Topping Out' of Interdisciplinary Research Building

On the heels of its recent designation as an R1 research institution, The University of Texas at El Paso reached a major construction milestone for a facility that will support the continued growth of UTEP's research agenda for decades to come.

UTEP Civil Engineering Professor Named El Paso’s Engineer of the Year

Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., clinical professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been named the 2019 El Paso Engineer of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) El Paso Chapter.

UTEP Professor to be Inducted into UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Giulio Francia, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been selected to be a Fellow in The University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. He is one of only two UT System faculty members selected this year to join this distinguished group of educators. The new members will be inducted at a ceremony in April in Austin.

Smoking Alternatives Concern UTEP Researchers

Since electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, first came on the market in 2007, tobacco manufacturers have been touting their vaping products as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes.

UTEP Series Uses Language to Bond with Community

There are many examples of communication gaps in the world. A source of these rifts is the words that speakers and writers choose to use, whether in the political, social or academic arenas.

UTEP to Host Annual History Day Competition

Melissa Avila has fond memories of her El Paso History Day participation at The University of Texas at El Paso, even though part of it involved getting lost in the Liberal Arts Building minutes before her presentation.

TEDxUTEP Message of Access and Excellence Hits Home with Attendees

The University of Texas at El Paso's inaugural TEDxUTEP event Feb. 2, 2019, featured inspiring speakers, an enthusiastic crowd and the promise of another event next year.

UTEP Receives Tree Campus USA Designation for Third Straight Year

The University of Texas at El Paso has earned its Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for the third straight year, validating UTEP’s continuous efforts to be a sustainable green space.

UTEP Nursing Professor Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

UTEP School of Nursing Professor Diane B. Monsivais, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2019 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles.

UTEP Public Health Assistant Professor Appointed President of International Ergonomics and Safety Organization

Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Public Health Sciences, will serve a second term as president of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES), effective June 2019.

UTEP Study Offers Guidance for School Choice Policy in El Paso

Open enrollment policies in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) are not causing greater student segregation by race/ethnicity or poverty, according to a new study by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Education Research and Policy Studies (CERPS). But the authors caution that these school choice policies are relatively new and could introduce inequities if district administrators do not monitor student enrollment and transfer patterns.

UTEP Book Frames Academic Ethics in Black, White

Academically, Ozzy was an average high school student. He could live with that, but he knew he needed to work harder to improve his grades so his parents would approve his going on a much-desired out-of-town summer vacation. Instead, he took the quicker, easier approach. He cheated.

A Family of UTEP Nurses

Thirty years after Sondra Skory graduated from the UTEP School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program, her son Noah Skory followed in her footsteps.

UTEP CLS Program Prepares Medical Detectives

Efren Narvaez watched as the grieving family of a woman who disappeared years ago cautiously approached the stainless steel table that held her remains in Ciudad Juárez' municipal morgue.

UTEP Graduate School Dean Elected to Council of Graduate Schools Board

The University of Texas at El Paso continues to gain national recognition as the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) announced the election of Charles Ambler, Ph.D., associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, to its board.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates UTEP's Top Tier Ranking

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the campus' University Avenue roundabout in blue and orange Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, 2019, in honor of UTEP's R1 designation (top tier doctoral university with very high research activity) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UTEP Names New Business Administration Dean

James E. Payne, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Business Administration at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He also will hold the Paul L. Foster and Alejandra de la Vega Foster Distinguished Chair in International Business. Payne joins UTEP from Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill., where he currently serves as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Seeking Nominees for President's Meritorious Service Awards

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks nominees for the 2019 President's Meritorious Service Awards. Community members, UTEP students, faculty, staff and alumni may submit nominations. The deadline for nominee submissions is Friday, March 1, 2019.

UTEP Ph.D. Student Earns Stanford University Honor, Research Published in Prestigious International Journals

UTEP doctoral student Francisco Morales-Acuña, M.D., was selected to participate in Stanford University’s PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in the Science and Medicine) program in February 2019.

UTEP Welcomes Students Back to Campus with Week of Festivities

The first day of classes for the Spring 2019 semester at The University of Texas at El Paso is Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Curves, Kindness Inspire UTEP Student’s Public Art Project

Sparks and screeches jumped from a hand-held grinder as UTEP senior graphic design major Denisse Ortega smoothed out the welds on her large steel public art project that will be on display in the roundabout at Rim and Hague roads starting in January 2019.

College of Health Sciences Announces First Cohort of Leavell Endowed Faculty Fellows

The UTEP College of Health Sciences has announced the inaugural cohort of the Charles H. and Shirley T. Leavell Endowed Chair Faculty Fellowships for five high-impact educational and research practice areas: interprofessional education, community engagement, scholarship of teaching and learning, applied and translational research (ATR), and global engagement.

NIH to Fund UTEP Study into Anti-Depression Drug

The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded a three-year, $400,000 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso's Sergio Iñiguez, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, to study the possible long-range side effects of a drug treatment for pediatric depressive disorder.

3D Printer Gives UTEP Art Students More Options

About 20 students from The University of Texas at El Paso have put a 21st century spin on ceramics, one of civilization's oldest art forms, and their creations will be part of an exhibit that opens Jan. 24, 2019, at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts.

Immigration Research Part of UTEP Summer Program

When Jeremy Slack, Ph.D., planned his initial Immigration and Border Community - Research Experience for Undergraduates (IBCREU) program, the assistant professor of geography at The University of Texas at El Paso thought his 2018 summer interns would study efforts to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

UTEP Nursing and Health Professions Students Benefit from Community Engagement

In the UTEP School of Nursing’s Population-Focused Care class, undergraduate students in their final semester of the nursing program apply their knowledge and skills to help in the community and in public schools.

UTEP obtiene máximo ranking nacional de investigación

UTEP History Professor Earns NEH Research Grant

The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a one-year grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Sandra McGee Deutsch, Ph.D., to develop a book about Victory Board experiences that will engage scholars interested in global antifascism, fascism, populism, democracy, feminism and women’s social movements to include a Latin American case.

UTEP Faculty Member to Serve as President-Elect of National Social Work Educator Association

Eva Moya, Ph.D., associate professor of social work at The University of Texas at El Paso, was voted president-elect of the Association of Latina/Latino Social Work Educators (ALLSWE) at the association’s Annual Program Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Her one-year term ends in November 2019.

Registration Begins for Continuing Education Courses for Older Adults

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is taking applications for adults over the age of 50 who wish to take classes that aim to excite and stimulate their minds. Classes include art, current events, history, foreign languages, literature, music, science and more.

UTEP Attains National Research Top Tier Ranking

Vision Magazine Features UTEP Engineering Dean

UTEP College of Engineering Dean Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., is highlighted in a recent online magazine feature as a Hispanic woman who overcame the odds to become an engineering leader and now encourages and supports other Hispanic students interested in pursuing similar fields.

Register for Spring Classes!

The spring semester is around the corner and classes are filling up. Visit goldmine.utep.edu to register for classes, add/drop classes, or view/print your class schedule.

UTEP 2018 Stories of the Year

Throughout 2018, The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the achievements of our faculty, staff and students, introduced new, energized leaders to our colleges, and experienced the continued steady growth of our student population.

New Partnership Offers UTEP Students Pharmacy Access in the Community

Alfred Hijar's ability to collect his diabetes medication from a pharmacy during the day was previously impacted by his loaded schedule.

UTEP Commencement Involves Many Moving Parts

Before the first of three Commencement ceremonies Dec. 15, 2018, Frank Montes de Oca III walks the floor of The University of Texas at El Paso's Don Haskins Center (DHC). He carries a small black plastic coffee cup in one hand as he greets colleagues with smiles, hugs and handshakes. He gets updates and answers questions from members of the Commencement production team.

UTEP Winter Holiday Schedule to Start

The University of Texas at El Paso will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2019 as part of its winter holiday schedule.

UTEP Physics Professor to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Nature Journal for Mentoring in Science

A UTEP professor's momentous year will close with a monumental honor. Jorge A. Lopez, Ph.D., the Schumaker Professor in The University of Texas at El Paso's Department of Physics, has been named a recipient of the lifetime achievement in mentoring award as part of the 2018 Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science.

UTEP Research Assistant Professor Selected for Summer Fellowship in Tanzania

A research assistant professor at The University of Texas at El Paso will strengthen curriculum and ties to African institutions of higher learning through a fellowship that will take him to Tanzania in summer 2019.

UTEP Nursing Faculty Member Published in Journal of Nursing Education

Integrating emotional intelligence competencies into graduate nursing education can better prepare advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) with the leadership, communication and teamwork skills to improve patient outcomes, according to Kathleen Cox, DNP, director of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Participating in Nationwide Collaborative to Improve College Access

The University of Texas at El Paso is participating in the largest ever collaborative to improve college access, equity and degree completion.

UTEP’s Bus Tour of YISD Provides Valuable Insights

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Clifton Tanabe, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education, came to UTEP in July 2018 with a mission to enhance the impact of the college and its graduates among the regional school districts and the surrounding community. He took a big step in that effort Dec. 4, 2018.

UTEP Health Care Students Get a Dose of Real-World Collaboration

When a car struck Joe Martinez, a 59-year-old man who is homeless, UTEP students who are nursing, pharmacy and health sciences majors engaged with medical students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine to assess his injuries and develop a plan of care.

National Center Awards UTEP Teacher Training Grant

The University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) announced Nov. 29, 2018, that it approved a three-year, $300,000 grant for The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Education to enhance its teacher preparation program.

UTEP Celebrates 2018 Winter Commencement

The final leg of The University of Texas at El Paso’s 2018 Winter Commencement — which acknowledged the accomplishments of candidates from the colleges of Science, Engineering and Health Sciences — capped a day in which more than 2,500 graduation candidates were celebrated throughout three ceremonies.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting Honors Class of 2018

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, Dec. 12, through Sunday evening, Dec. 16, to commemorate UTEP’s Class of 2018.

UTEP Professor is Campus’ 1st National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Russell Chianelli, Ph.D., a professor and research faculty member at The University of Texas at El Paso who holds more than 60 U.S. patents, has been named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow.

TEDxUTEP Puts Access and Excellence in Spotlight

In February 2019, The University of Texas at El Paso will host TEDxUTEP.

UTEP Employees Donate More Than $100,000 for Annual Charity Campaign

After an immense amount of outreach that took the form of emails, a volleyball tournament and trying to boot a soccer ball past a University dean manning a goal, faculty and staff at The University of Texas at El Paso raised more than $100,000 to benefit charitable organizations throughout the state, nation and world.

UTEP Health Professions Students Benefit from Community Engagement

Before sunrise Oct. 17, Frances Paez joined 21 other UTEP students majoring in clinical laboratory science (CLS) to conduct screenings of dozens of individuals for high blood sugar, high cholesterol and anemia at the Opportunity Center for the Homeless in Downtown El Paso.

A Dose of Real-World Collaboration

Institute for Healthy Living Executive Director to Serve on The Obesity Society’s Executive Committee

Leah Whigham, Ph.D., executive director of the Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living (PdNIHL) at UTEP, will serve as secretary/treasurer of The Obesity Society (TOS).

UTEP Welcomes National Institutes of Health’s ‘All of Us Journey’

The University of Texas at El Paso and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health will host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program traveling exhibit — the “All of Us Journey.” The event will be in front of the Undergraduate Learning Center and starts Thursday, Dec. 6.

UTEP Production Gives Holiday Staple a Border Twist

A couple of theater professors from The University of Texas at El Paso have added a regional essence to “A Christmas Carol” and hope their unique adaptation resonates with audiences during its limited run that begins Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in UTEP’s William and Marie Wise Family Theater.

UTEP Receives Grant Extension from Criminal Justice Division for Campus Advocacy and Education

The University of Texas at El Paso has received a two-year grant extension in the amount of $931,769 from the Texas Office of the Governor to continue supporting and serving UTEP students who are crime victims.

Support Continues for ADP MaST Academy at UTEP to Bolster Science and Math Teacher Education

The quality of secondary mathematics and science teachers who graduate from The University of Texas at El Paso’s ADP Math and Science Teachers (MaST) Academy continues to be bolstered by a 12-year commitment from ADP, a global leader in human capital management.

UTEP to Honor Teaching Partners at Football Game

The University of Texas at El Paso will honor the contributions of teachers, administrators and support staff at public and private schools throughout Region 19 during the UTEP football game against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. The game is 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Sun Bowl Stadium.

UTEP In The Spotlight: BBC Features UTEP’s Institute of Oral History Collection

A recent BBC World News "Witness" podcast highlighted the complex history of the Bracero Program that brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the United States from 1942 to 1964.

Two UTEP Professors Among 24 Selected Nationally for Winter Fellowship in Israel

A pair of engineering professors from The University of Texas at El Paso have been selected to take part in an academic exchange and exploration of Israel through an opportunity offered by the Jewish National Fund.

UTEP Mechanical Engineering Professor to Study Materials for Hypersonic Cruise Vehicles

A mechanical engineering professor from The University of Texas at El Paso will help enhance the sustainability of structures moving at hypersonic speeds through a $130,000 grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Author Discovers Happiest People in America: UTEP Faculty

Author Gary Shteyngart took a bus trip across the country to find the happiest people in the U.S. His answer? Faculty at The University of Texas at El Paso. Shteyngart shared his findings on the PBS NewsHour segment “In My Humble Opinion.”

Annual Interdisciplinary Research and Education Symposium Signals Growth of Collaborative Culture at UTEP

Change is apparent throughout The University of Texas at El Paso campus. New buildings and updated roads are in the works with plans for more. There are also new facilities, new deans and new coaches. But one particularly profound change has quietly been taking place in classrooms, labs and offices across the University for several years now.

UTEP Alliance Bridges Gap in Global Health

In the Valley of a Thousand Hills — a scenic, rural landscape of densely folded hills nestled between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg in South Africa’s province of KwaZulu-Natal — hundreds of children have lost one or both parents to AIDS-related illnesses.

UTEP Faculty Member to Serve on Council for Texas Transgender Health

Oralia Loza, Ph.D., UTEP associate professor of public health sciences, has been selected to serve on the TransFORWARD Research Engagement Advisory Council for TransFORWARD: A Transgender-Powered Research Collaborative in Texas.

UTEP Professor Receives TIAA Difference Maker Award

Roger Gonzalez, Ph.D., finds inspiration in supporting others. The professor and chair of the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso abides by that notion not only through teaching but enhancing the lives of individuals who have lost limbs.

Progress of Unmanned Aerial Systems Program at UTEP is Soaring

Michael McGee, Ph.D., is comfortable with the pursuit of lofty goals.

UTEP Students Can Find Comfort at Food Pantry

Students in need at The University of Texas at El Paso now have greater access to nonperishable and nutritious food. And the best part is the food is free. The UTEP Food Pantry has expanded and relocated to Memorial Gym to provide food access to undergraduates and graduate students, faculty and staff.

Binational Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit Coming to UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso will co-host RESET, the largest binational innovation and entrepreneurship summit on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Prominent Leader in Regional Water Issues Celebrated through New UTEP Lecture Series

One of the region’s most renowned leaders on water issues was celebrated as The University of Texas at El Paso opened a new lecture series to educate the public on challenges affecting the future of the precious resource.

UTEP Nursing Faculty Member to Study End-of-Life Cancer Care in Latinos

Guillermina Solis, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing at The University of Texas at El Paso, will serve as the El Paso region’s principle investigator on a national multisite study called, “Coping with Cancer III.” Led by Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, the study is funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). Other sites include New York, Chicago, Florida and Dallas.

UTEP Recognized as Tree Campus USA by Arbor Day Foundation

The University of Texas at El Paso was recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the second year in a row.

UTEP President Named STEM Champion Award Recipient by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

UTEP President Diana Natalicio has been named the recipient of one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), a national organization representing Hispanic professionals and students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

UTEP Will Be Leader in 3D-Printing Data Collection under Expanded Partnership with America Makes

The University of Texas at El Paso will be a pivotal leader in the collection of critical performance data for the 3D-printing industry while offering immense benefits to students through an expanded agreement with America Makes. The announcement was made Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at a joint press conference with America Makes held at the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at UTEP.

UTEP Researchers Collaborate to Prevent Lead Exposure in Children

Whether it is due to chipped paint on 40-year-old windowsills or lead-glazed ceramic cookware, millions of children in the United States each year are at risk for lead exposure, usually in their own homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

UTEP Professor Elected President of The American Chemical Society

A UTEP professor has been elected to the highest leadership position of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific organization.

UTEP Announces New Binational Academic Partnership

The University of Texas at El Paso is taking another decisive step in its commitment to access and excellence in education with the launch of a new partnership with one of the leading educational institutions in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Partnership Offers UTEP Health Sciences Students Learning Opportunities in Hungary

A new partnership between The University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Physical Education (UPE) in Budapest, Hungary, will create global opportunities for their students and faculty members who want to expand their knowledge and research of coaching, sports science and physical education through real-life experiences.

UTEP Bilingual Online Magazine Launches Funding Campaign

Borderzine, The University of Texas at El Paso’s bilingual online magazine, will kick off a major dollar-match funding campaign Nov. 1 to raise more than $100,000 for training and placement of job-ready bilingual student journalists who report on the life and culture of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands.

Binational Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit Coming to UTEP

At a time when the national conversation is focused on the U.S.-Mexico border, preparations are underway for an event aiming to explore the complexity and uniqueness of border culture.

UTEP Receives $13M Grant for GEAR UP Program

Jaime Regis, a doctoral candidate in The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering, is everything the campus’ GEAR UP program represents.

Mining Minds’ Special Lighting to Honor Women’s Golf and Cross Country Teams

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in orange and blue Thursday evening, Nov. 1, 2018 and Friday evening, Nov. 2, to celebrate The University of Texas at El Paso women’s golf team, which recently won its third consecutive tournament title, and the UTEP women’s cross country team for claiming its first conference championship.

UTEP, NSF Mark Establishment of Center for Materials Research with Kickoff Event

The University of Texas at El Paso's role in shaping the future of energy and biomaterials research was highlighted this week as the campus marked the establishment of its new Partnerships of Research and Education Materials (PREM) Center for Advanced Materials Research.

UTEP Receives $13M Grant for GEAR UP Program

The University of Texas at El Paso's GEAR UP program has received a $13 million, six-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will help more than 2,700 students get more out of high school and navigate the path to college. (File photo)

UTEP Awarded HUD Grant to Reduce Lead Exposure in Children

Christina Sobin, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in UTEP’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded a $699,911 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to prevent and respond to elevated blood lead levels in children by educating their caregivers on identifying and mitigating lead hazards in their homes.

Student Input, Testing Behind Evolution of MyUTEP

MyUTEP, the helpful online hub that provides Miner students, faculty and staff with an array of academic, social, financial and technological resources, received subtle upgrades this summer that launched officially in the fall 2018 semester.

UTEP Promotes Voter Outreach; Early Voting Available on Campus

As Election Day nears, faculty and staff at The University of Texas at El Paso are offering their time to promote voter outreach and ensure that students are equipped with the tools they need to cast their ballots for the Nov. 6 election.

UTEP EM Lab Develops World’s First 3D Volumetric Circuit

Raymond C. Rumpf, Ph.D., and his EM Lab team are motivated by extreme challenges that others may consider to be impossible.

UTEP MPA Professor Joins Journal’s Editorial Board

The Journal of Strategic Contracting and Negotiation (JSCAN) recently appointed UTEP’s Eric J. Boyer, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration, to a three-year term on its editorial board. His term begins in October 2018.

UTEP's Public Health Sciences Program Achieves CEPH Reaccreditation

The University of Texas at El Paso's Master of Public Health Program (MPH) has been fully reaccredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the maximum period of seven years.

UTEP, Drexel University Plan Online Collaboration to Increase Minority, Women Graduates in Green STEM Fields

The University of Texas at El Paso is collaborating with Drexel University to increase the number of graduates - particularly minorities and women - who enter green STEM fields through the development of cyber-enabled courses and mentoring between the campuses.

$5 Million in New Grants, Partnerships Promote Community Health

Talking publicly about reproductive health, HIV and substance abuse can intimidate most people, but not Victor Cornejo, especially if what he has to say can save a life.

UTEP President Named Leadership Trailblazer Award Recipient by CommUnity en Acción

UTEP President Diana Natalicio has been recognized as one of El Paso’s most pivotal leaders by CommUnity en Acción, a group of business and civic leaders who work to bolster the region’s Hispanic community.

UTEP President Reflects on Campus’ Path to Access, Excellence

In her first State of the University address since announcing the close of a chapter in her higher education story, UTEP President Diana Natalicio drew on the campus’ history during her tenure as an outline for the path the University must navigate to move forward successfully.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates Fall Convocation

The University of Texas at El Paso will illuminate the "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at the campus' University Avenue roundabout in blue and orange Thursday evening, Oct. 11, 2018, in honor of UTEP's Fall Convocation.

UTEP Professor Co-Authors Study on Time Poverty and Parenthood Among Students

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Alyse C. Hachey, Ph.D., associate professor of early childhood education, co-authored a research paper that for the first time uses data to show that students with preschool-aged children, despite having higher GPAs on average, are at risk because they have significantly lower quantity and quality of time for college than their peers with older or no children.

UTEP Nursing Faculty Find Link Between Childhood Adversity, Burnout and Depression in Nursing Students

A study on childhood adversity at The University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing found that undergraduate nursing students who were exposed to a higher number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – such as abuse, neglect or family dysfunction – encountered higher levels of burnout and depression.

Member of 1st Peace Corps Cohort at UTEP Returns

The Peace Corps’ promise of overseas travel and adventure excited Arthur Young, a Pennsylvania native who was unsatisfied with his life.

UTEP Research Recognized at American Accounting Association Research Symposium

UTEP Associate Professor Giorgio Gotti, Ph.D., chair of the accounting and information systems department, received the Best Research Award at the 23rd Ethics Research Symposium at the 2018 American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

Race, Racism Topic of Upcoming UTEP Roundtable

“Race, Racism and Resistance: The Social, Individual and Communal Impact of Practiced Racism” is the topic of a free panel presentation from 10 a.m. to about noon Saturday, Oct. 6 in UTEP’s Union Cinema inside Union Building East.

UTEP’s Ability Awareness Week Offers Empowerment

A series of seminars, presentations and a wheelchair basketball game are among the activities scheduled during the 10th annual Ability Awareness Week celebration that starts Monday, Oct. 8 at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Doctoral Student Will Help Map Pacific Ocean Seafloor Aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus

A NOAA CREST Scholar and an environmental science and engineering doctoral student from The University of Texas at El Paso will set sail on a mission to help map the Pacific Ocean seafloor this week.

Vocation Vacations: A Summer of Discovery

Texas Instruments Internship is Rewarding Experience

This summer I had the privilege of interning at one of the top global semiconductor design and manufacturing companies in the world — Texas Instruments (TI).

Doctoral Student Broadens Learning in Peru, Hawaii and New Mexico

I had the opportunity to visit three very different locations this summer. These places were filled with vibrant culture, biodiverse habitats and landscapes, but all had brilliant environments for imagination and learning.

Rehab Sciences Student Experiences Spain as the Classroom

I had no idea what to expect studying abroad. This was my first time, and I didn’t think I would ever study abroad given my circumstances. I am a single, working mom trying to do better for my kids and myself.

Student Realizes Dream With London Trip

It always was my dream to visit London, England, to see such iconic landmarks as Big Ben, the London Eye Ferris wheel and London Bridge. I am a junior history major who had never gone outside the country, not even to Juárez, Mexico.

Marketing Student Discovers Purpose at the Better Business Bureau

This summer I was lucky enough to intern at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Paso del Norte as a marketing associate. We started at the end of spring with a big event called the Torch Awards, where small and big businesses all around El Paso got together to celebrate ethics and trusted marketplace.

Student Embraces the Arts at American Dance Festival

This summer I participated in the American Dance Festival (ADF) in Durham, North Carolina. This festival has played an important role in the advancement of modern dance since its inception, and it continues to promote the development of emerging artists. I understood the festival’s reputation when I applied for the internship, but I never anticipated the impact ADF would have on my perspective of the industry and my own career path.

Biological Sciences Student Expands Research Experience

Driven by curiosity and in search of more knowledge, I wanted to get outside UTEP this summer and explore new laboratories. North Carolina State University provided me with this unique opportunity, and the Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) program made it happen.

Student's Summer Experience is Immersion in Public Policy at the Nation’s Capital

I am a doctoral student with UTEP’s Educational Leadership and Foundations Program, which has prepared me to conduct research in critical education issues such as the traumatic effects of family separation on learning.

Finance Student Learns about Risk Management in the Big Apple

As part of the Prudential Risk Management Academy in the UTEP College of Business Administration, I had the opportunity to visit Prudential Financial in Newark, New Jersey, as well as New York Life Insurance Company in New York, New York, this summer.

Master's Student Explores the Arctic

Dimly lit with the morning sun, the Arctic Ocean is a place full of peace and mystery. I feel the cold air on my face and each rumble of the sea ice splitting beneath me with the immense weight of the icebreaker steaming at 14 knots deeper into the chilly unknown.

Student Works with Mosquito Team in Panama

This summer I had the opportunity to participate in research in Panama City, Panama, thanks to the Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program. My research focused on the interaction between Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two mosquitoes that transmit dengue, zika, and chikungunya.

Summer Experience Helps Doctoral Students Better Understand World Religions

The main academic purpose of the Peer Summer Institute at Yale University was to learn about the historical development of African and Middle Eastern religions, and about how ancient and contemporary religious practices influenced and continue to influence the daily lives in those regions.

Hooray for Homecoming: UTEP Celebrates with a Week of Miner Pride

The University of Texas at El Paso will have a lot to sing about during Homecoming week, which begins Friday, Sept. 28, and concludes Saturday, Oct. 6.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Celebrates Homecoming, Anniversary of First Day of School

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange beginning Friday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 6, in honor of two special occasions at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Names Two Faculty Fellows to Strengthen University’s Vision of Community Engagement

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at El Paso has named Elena Izquierdo, Ph.D., associate professor of bilingual education, as UTEP’s 2018-19 Faculty Fellow for the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Izquierdo will be joining Mark Lusk, Ed.D., MSW, professor of social work, who will serve as a faculty fellow for an additional academic year.

UTEP Will Bridge Business, Engineering in Effort to Build Economic Development Ecosystem

The University of Texas at El Paso has been designated as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) site, and has been awarded a three-year, $255,000 grant by the agency to bridge the colleges of Business Administration and Engineering in fostering and accelerating transition of customer-driven research into the commercial world.

UTEP Engineering Professor to Receive Alpha Sigma Mu Fellow Award

A professor from The University of Texas at El Paso has been chosen as the recipient of the Alpha Sigma Mu Fellow honor from an international scholastic society.

UTEP Ranked a Top Degree Producer for Hispanic Students

The University of Texas at El Paso has been recognized as one of the top minority degree producers by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine, validating UTEP’s successful efforts to bolster degree attainment of underrepresented minorities, primarily Hispanic students.

UTEP Social Work Professor Appointed to Human Rights Commission

UTEP Social Work Professor Mark Lusk, Ed.D., has been appointed to serve as the North American regional commissioner on the International Federation of Social Workers’ (IFSW) Human Rights Commission. The IFSW is an international body that incorporates 84 national social work organizations representing over half a million social workers globally.

UTEP Names Associate Vice President for Human Resources

The University of Texas at El Paso announced the appointment of Sandy Vasquez as the associate vice president for human resources effective Sept. 17, 2018.

UTEP Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Full Calendar of Events

Organizers of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration at The University of Texas at El Paso have compiled more than 40 activities, exhibits, presentations, conferences, screenings and more that should be of interest to academics and the community.

UTEP Alumna's Nanotechnology Work Featured in White House Budget Supplement

For Nubia Zuverza-Mena, Ph.D., the little things make a difference.

UTEP Alumni Association Announces New President, Board Members

The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association named a new president and board members for the 2018-19 term at the association’s Annual Passing of the Gavel event on Aug. 30.

UTEP Fall Enrollment Increases for 20th Consecutive Year

For the 20th consecutive year, enrollment at The University of Texas at El Paso has increased. Fall enrollment figures for the 2018-19 academic year hit a new record of 25,151, compared with last year's all-time high of 25,078 students.

UTEP Employees Score A Goal for Charity

When College of Health Sciences Dean Shafik Dharamsi, Ph.D., was a freshman in Canada, he was offered a shot at his dream to play professional soccer.

UTEP to Celebrate Constitution Day with Area Students

Approximately 800 students from area high schools will get multiple perspectives on the importance of the U.S. government on its 231st birthday through a Constitution Day performance and presentations on Sept. 17, 2018, at The University of Texas at El Paso.

New Education Dean Ready to Serve Students

Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clifton Tanabe knew about The University of Texas at El Paso from its days as a Western Athletic Conference rival to the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH).

New Liberal Arts Dean Excited about UTEP’s Mission

Denis O’Hearn, Ph.D., said UTEP’s commitment to access and excellence for its students and its genuine connection with the Paso del Norte region were among the key factors in his decision to join the institution as dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

UTEP to Help Increase Hispanics in Computing With $10M Grant

The University of Texas at El Paso, with a consortium of more than 40 other institutions and organizations from the public and private sector, is at the forefront of a national effort to increase the number of Hispanic students who participate in computing.

UTEP Professors Will Work to Build Diverse, Well-Trained STEM Faculty Through NSF Grant

A pair of engineering professors from The University of Texas at El Paso will address the need to develop faculty who are adept at effective teaching strategies in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

University Heights Early Learning Academy Prepares for a New Year

The foundation to student success in college is laid at centers such as the YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy.

Mentor. Advocate. President.

Diana Natalicio has spent three decades leading The University of Texas at El Paso through scores of higher education milestones. Her formidable efforts have rendered a campus with raised expectations and an upward trajectory.

UTEP Profiles: Meet Steven

UTEP helped Steven Brown gain important life skills, become a mentor for other students and grow into a leader.

Journal Publishes UTEP ‘Citizenship Profiling’ Study

El Paso County law enforcement officials are more likely to ask first-generation Mexican immigrants and their U.S-born children about their citizenship status, according to research conducted by two faculty members and a graduate student from The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP President Announces Launch of Comprehensive Events Calendar

The beginning of a new academic year is always exciting, a time to renew commitments and aspirations, and set new goals. We are very pleased to announce that one of last year’s goals—to create a comprehensive, integrated, online UTEP Events Calendar—has been accomplished, and that valuable resource is now available to all of us as we launch another highly promising new academic year on the UTEP campus.

UTEP Earns Grant to Study Student-Counselor Ratios

The American School Counselor Association recently awarded a $10,000 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Carleton H. Brown, Ph.D., assistant professor and school counselor clinical coordinator in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services.

UTEP Scientists Awarded $6M to Improve Treatment for Chagas Disease

Scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso have received $6 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve treatment and develop new diagnostic tools to assess post-therapeutic outcomes for patients with Chagas disease.

UTEP Launches Comprehensive Events Calendar

As The University of Texas at El Paso continues to grow, so do the number of campus events and activities. UTEP officially launched a new and easy way to keep track of it all with the UTEP Events Calendar.

UTEP College of Business Administration Names Interim Dean

The University of Texas at El Paso has named Stephen Crites, Ph.D., associate dean of the Graduate School, as the interim dean of the College of Business Administration (COBA).

A Fan’s Guide to UTEP Football Game Day

Throngs of sports fans will descend on The University of Texas at El Paso campus Saturday, Sept. 1, as the Miner football team kicks off its 2018 season against the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks. What those fans will find is a fresh game-day experience.

Interactive Map Points UTEP in Right Direction

The University of Texas at El Paso’s interactive campus map has earned rave reviews for its layers of information that engage the user and for its potential to showcase the campus and its attributes to a global audience.

Fall 2018: What’s New, What’s Changed, What You Need to Know

As a new semester begins, The University of Texas at El Paso warmly welcomes every member of the Miner family, but especially new and returning students. The University has greeted new leaders, launched some programs, and enhanced its infrastructure since last May.

UTEP Helps Student Build Confidence for Law School

Samantha “Sam” Natera never had use for the old adage, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” The Chihuahua City native grew up in a caring and supportive family believing that people achieved their success independently. Her perspective changed as an undergraduate at The University of Texas at El Paso.

New UTEP Certificates to Help Students, Community

Maria Fernanda Ramos lives in two linguistic worlds – English and Spanish – and she is part of a new program at The University of Texas at El Paso that she believes will help her in both of them.

UTEP Alumnus Joins Ranks of Award-Winning Faculty

Since it was established in 2008, 70 faculty members from The University of Texas at El Paso have been named recipients of one of the nation’s most competitive teaching recognition programs in higher education — The University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA).

UTEP Physics Professor Galvanized by White House Mentorship Honor

Jorge A. Lopez, Ph.D., enters his 29th year as a physics professor at The University of Texas at El Paso with no intention of changing the way he runs his classroom.

UTEP Directors Edit Book on Community Engagement, High-Impact Practices

More than ever, students and faculty from institutions of higher education have used civic engagement to move beyond their traditional confines. Two directors at The University of Texas at El Paso have prepared a guide for those eager to make the community their classroom.

Bridging the Gender Gap in Nursing

Wesley Stonell was two semesters shy of graduating from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in biology when he switched his major to nursing.

New UTEP Degree Plan Offers Value, Flexibility

The University of Texas at El Paso takes another step in support of its access and excellence mission with the upcoming fall 2018 launch of a versatile undergraduate degree that should speed up degree completion at a fraction of the cost for some students.

UTEP Honored by Governor's Office for Addressing Community Needs

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is the 2018 recipient of the Higher Education Community Impact Award. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, honorary chair of the 35th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards, announced the 2018 award recipients on Aug. 15.

UTEP Professors Advance Work With Nanocontainers Through $600,000 NSF Award

Two University of Texas at El Paso professors will continue their groundbreaking work with endohedral fullerene structures through a new $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

UTEP Chemistry Professor Featured in Renowned Scientific Journal

The work of a University of Texas at El Paso professor has been published in one of the world’s leading monthly peer-reviewed scientific journals.

UTEP Study Recommends School Finance Reforms

The State of Texas would make its school finance system more equitable if it based funding rates on overall district student enrollment rather than daily attendance, according to a study by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Education Research and Policy Studies (CERPS).

Two UTEP Professors Recognized as UT Regents' Outstanding Teachers

One was a contrarian as an undergraduate while the other was a driven and meticulous learner at the same point in her life. The two became faculty members at The University of Texas at El Paso. Both said they draw on their pasts to prepare courses that engage their students — and their strategy has proven successful.

Mission to the Sun Facing Better Odds, Thanks to UTEP Researcher

While it is undoubtedly the most prominent celestial body, the star at the center of our solar system also remains one of the most mysterious objects in the firmament. But a major effort to change that will soon get underway, when an unprecedented expedition to the sun blasts off, thanks in part to the work of a researcher from The University of Texas at El Paso.

Summer Symposium Showcases Emerging Researchers, Scholars and Artists

Among the general public, scientific research is not typically thought of as a team activity. Most of us can rattle off names such as Darwin, Einstein and Hawking, but it takes a more thorough knowledge to be able to recite the names of any of these icons’ collaborators. After this year’s UTEP Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) Summer Symposium, however, it appears the days of the ‘lone scientist’ myth are numbered.

UTEP to Establish Center for Materials Research with $4M NSF Grant

The University of Texas at El Paso will establish a new federally funded center focused on energy and biomaterials after being named a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling nearly $4 million.

Aconity3D, Emerging Tech Leader in Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing, to Make Home at UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso will serve as the North American base of operations for Aconity3D, one of the world’s emerging technology leaders in the production of 3D printing equipment, under a new agreement announced by the two organizations this summer. Aconity3D, which is based in Herzogenrath, Germany, develops laser-based 3D printing machines for fabrication of complex metal parts for use in airplanes, automobiles, medical implants and more.

Diabetes Garage Puts Men on Track to Manage Disease

Looking after your health is like doing routine maintenance on your car. If you do not change the oil in your vehicle or you skip doctor’s appointments, your car and your body will begin to break down.

UTEP Volleyball Receives AVCA Team Academic Award

The UTEP Volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2017-2018 season, as recently announced by the organization, which is based in Lexington, Kentucky. This marks the second consecutive year in which the Miners have earned this coveted award.

Executive MBA Students Partner with Local Nonprofits

A recently launched program from The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Business Administration (COBA) will harness the knowledge and experience of its Executive MBA students to assist nonprofits that serve the Paso del Norte region.

Above and Beyond: UTEP's Upward Trajectory Can Continue

Nadia Herrera enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2008 with a plan to become a lawyer, but a suggestion from her counselor put her on a different path. It is a path that highlights not only the upward trajectory of UTEP’s status as a national research institution, but also the heights students can reach in the care of faculty and staff dedicated to facilitating student success.

UTEP Taps Alum to Lead Business Affairs Division

The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to announce its appointment of Mark McGurk as the University's vice president for business affairs, effective July 16, 2018.

UTEP Track Staffer, 98, Calls it a Career after 31 Years

A beloved 98-year-old administrative assistant who served The University of Texas at El Paso's Track and Field office for the past 31 years was celebrated for her effectiveness as much as her hugs and cookies during a July 26, 2018, retirement luncheon.

Cleft Clinic Enhances Abilities of UTEP SLP Students

In the El Paso Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic, students from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program gain a deeper understanding of the evaluation, treatment and care of individuals born with clefts, or holes, in their lip or palate, the roof of the mouth.

UTEP’s cSETR to Lead $3M Collaborative Grant to Foster Next-Generation Energy Workforce

The work of UTEP professors has placed the campus’ NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration Technology Research (cSETR) at the forefront of a three-year Department of Energy (DOE) grant worth $3 million for a collaboration between five institutions.

World Reacts to UTEP Professor's Optical Illusions

David Novick is a computer scientist by trade whose work in human-computer interaction at The University of Texas at El Paso has drawn its share of oohs-and-aahs, but a recent tangent into optical illusions has made him an internet sensation.

Hispanic Network Magazine Names UTEP MBA Program Among ‘Best of the Best’

Hispanic Network Magazine has included The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Business Administration (COBA) among its Summer 2018 Best of the Best Top MBA Programs. UTEP is one of 28 programs listed across the country, including those at Columbia, Cornell, Harvard and Stanford universities.

UTEP, El Paso, Juárez Among Finalists for Cross-Border Art Project Funding

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, along with the Cities of El Paso and Juárez, are in the running for an award that will provide funding for a joint cross-border art installation.

UTEP Pharmacy Program Closer to Full Accreditation

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) has elevated The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy to "candidate" status, taking the school one step closer to earning full accreditation in 2021.

Elevating the UTEP Edge: A Look Back at Year One

Alejandra Nevarez was a freshman in high school the first time she stepped into a classroom in the United States.

Mission Accomplished: UTEP Helps Haitians Access Clean Water

Nearly two years after embarking on a humanitarian mission to provide access to clean, readily available water in Po Ploom, Haiti, Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., raised a cup of fresh drinking water to toast the community’s residents.

UTEP Announces New Binational Academic Partnership

The University of Texas at El Paso continues its commitment to access and excellence in education with the launch of a new partnership with one of the leading research institutions in Juárez, Mexico.

Sociology Group Honors UTEP Instructor’s Research

The American Sociological Association (ASA) recently awarded UTEP’s Angela Frederick, Ph.D., with the 2018 Sociology of Sex and Gender Distinguished Article Award for outstanding scholarship.

Cultivating Values in El Paso, Juárez Public Schools

You are a student in the schoolyard and you witness a group of kids bullying one of your classmates. You want to help, but you’re hesitant because the aggressors are bigger than you. What do you do?

NIH Grant to Study Men’s Diabetes Risk

Jeannie Concha, Ph.D., assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Public Health Sciences, received a $25,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), to identify factors related to men’s participation in diabetes prevention and self-care behaviors.

NASA Camp Empowers UTEP Education Students

Samantha Martinez liked the concept of chemistry before she knew what it was. When visiting her grandmother as a youngster, she would head to the bathroom to mix different cleaning products with the hope that it would produce a chemical reaction.

UTEP, UNT Collaboration Sheds Light on Composition of Dust Carried by Rainwater Across State

A collaboration between professors from The University of Texas at El Paso and the University of North Texas is leading to a better understanding of the composition of dust carried by rain across the state, and how that dust can affect the places where it ends up.

Miners with the Midas Touch: UTEP’s 2018 Gold Nuggets

For over 30 years, The University of Texas at El Paso has recognized exceptional graduates from each of its colleges and schools who have excelled in their professions, give back to their communities and alma mater, and serve as an inspiration for future generations of Miners.

Emmy Award Winner and CEO are UTEP’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni

Miners Make Mark as Boston University Med School Graduates

Daniella Sisniega, M.D., enjoyed very little time with her newly acquired diploma after graduating from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) earlier this year.

Regents’ Honor Outstanding UTEP Faculty Members

The University of Texas System Board of Regents announced that UTEP faculty members Giulio Francia, Ph.D., and Irma Montelongo, Ph.D., were among the 2018 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award recipients.

UTEP Pharmacy Students Hit the Road

From visiting recovering women addicts at a treatment center in Nashville, Tennessee, to standing on the Cliffs of Moher on the western coast of Ireland, UTEP School of Pharmacy (SOP) students have traveled outside their comfort zone this summer to expand their cultural and intellectual horizons.

UTEP Alumnus Announces Major Gifts to the University

The University of Texas at El Paso will receive two gifts presented by UTEP alumnus Allen L. Gilmer (pictured) and his wife, Riki Rushing. The Kenneth F. and Patricia Clark Distinguished Chair Endowment is a $1 million gift to benefit the economic geology program at the Center for Entrepreneurial Geosciences in UTEP's Department of Geological Sciences.

UTEP Professor to Use Grant to Promote Cultural Readings, Activities

The National Endowment for the Arts recently awarded a grant to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Rebecca Rivas to promote the NEA’s Big Read initiative with activities tied to the popular 1972 novel “Bless Me, Ultima.” Readings, discussions and performances will take place around El Paso throughout October 2018.

Three Professors Compete for Technology Startup Funds

Three UTEP professors will learn this week if local investors and the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation will fund their health-related inventions and accompanying business plans. They are among 11 technology startup companies involved in a proof-of-concept contest.

UTEP MPA Student Earns State Agency Fellowship

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board announced recently that Mayra Rodarte, a Master of Public Administration student at The University of Texas at El Paso, had received the Kenneth Ashworth Fellowship.

A CURE for The Common Lab: Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences Growing on Campus

When Ana Polar and Nick Hantzopulos arrived early for a recent evening biology laboratory course this spring semester at The University of Texas at El Paso, they were greeted by an empty, serene classroom.

New UTEP Faculty Lounge Caters to Collaborations

A newly renovated campus building that got its start as a fraternity house in the 1950s has been transformed into a faculty retreat that will promote camaraderie and collaboration at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Retiring UTEP Professor ‘Seduced’ by Speech, Debate

Mary Trejo’s introduction to forensics in high school was crushing and volatile.

UTEP Athletics Director Provides Updates at #EPMAD Press Conference

Director of Athletics Jim Senter briefed the media on numerous UTEP Athletics initiatives at the Every Person Makes a Difference (#EPMAD) news conference Wednesday at Albertsons, 3100 N. Mesa St.

State Bandmaster Honor Goes to UTEP’s Kenneth Capshaw

The Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) named UTEP’s Kenneth Capshaw as its 2018 Bandmaster of the Year for outstanding commitment to music education. The organization will present him with his award later this summer.

Security Experts to Attend UTEP Intelligence Meeting

“Intelligence in the Non-English Speaking World” is the theme of this year’s National Security Colloquium at The University of Texas at El Paso. The annual free conference will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20,2018, in the Blumberg Auditorium on the first floor of the University Library.

UTEP Researchers Study How to Deal With Principal Burnout

The mental stress that PreK-12 principals experience often leads to changes in campus leadership. A recent study by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Education Research and Policy Studies recommended that more should be done to assist school officials.

UTEP Nurse Practitioners Deliver Comprehensive Stroke Care

Isabel Zuniga was 14 when her family made a painful decision that changed the rest of her life.

UTEP Finance Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

A finance professor at The University of Texas at El Paso is a recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach, conduct research and provide expertise in Austria in 2019. Zuobao Wei, Ph.D., professor of finance and holder of the Gary R. and Leanne B. Hedrick Professorship at UTEP’s College of Business Administration, will teach abroad during the 2018-2019 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

UTEP Dean Participates in Scholar in Residence Program in South Africa

UTEP College of Health Sciences Dean Shafik Dharamsi, Ph.D., served as a Scholar in Residence at the University of the Witwatersrand’s Faculty of Health Sciences in Johannesburg, South Africa, from May 19-26.

National Health Education Group Honors UTEP Researcher

The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) recently honored Patricia M. Juárez-Carrillo, Ph.D., coordinator of UTEP’s Center for Inter-American and Border Studies (CIBS), and four colleagues as authors of the 2018 SOPHE Sarah Mazelis Paper of the Year.

UTEP Employees Race to the Finish Line

Working in UTEP’s Office of Auditing and Consulting Services and studying for a graduate degree in accounting didn’t leave Cecilia Estrada much time to exercise.

Raise the Pick: Aaron Terrazas

After playing one season of golf at the University of Oklahoma, Aaron Terrazas wanted a mulligan.

EPISD Board Names School After UTEP Professor

The El Paso Independent School District announced that it will name its new consolidated South-Central campus after Josefina V. “Josie” Tinajero, Ed.D., professor of bilingual education and longtime administrator at The University of Texas at El Paso. The EPISD Board of Trustees made its decision during a May 15, 2018, board meeting. The new Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero PreK-8 School will replace Henderson Middle School, 5505 Robert Alva Ave., and Clardy Elementary School, 5508 Delta Drive.

UTEP’s Society of Collegiate Scholars Receives National Recognition

UTEP’s chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has been recognized as a Certified Gold Star Chapter for the 2017-2018 academic year. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is a national honors organization of freshmen and sophomore students who have a minimum 3.4 GPA.

Contributions from cSETR Recognized by Aerospace Engineering Society

A paper by Luz Bugarin (left), engineering project manager for UTEP’s NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR), and Mariana Chaidez, a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering at UTEP, in collaboration with NASA researchers, has been named the 2017 Best Paper by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ Liquid Propulsion Technical Committee.

UTEP Education Professor to Study Dreamer Centers

The UCLA UndocuScholars Project awarded a $15,000 grant to Jesus Cisneros, Ph.D., assistant professor with The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. Cisneros conducted research into Dreamer Resource Centers and other institutional support for undocumented students.

A Family of UTEP Nurses

Thirty years after Sondra Skory graduated from the UTEP School of Nursing’s undergraduate nursing program, her son Noah Skory followed in her footsteps.

UTEP Nursing Graduate Shines on Volunteer Service

David Reyes is a shining example of a UTEP student whose education was enriched by his service to the community.

Engineering and Computer Science Students Develop Unmanned Systems Technology

Engineering and computer science students have had a hand in The University of Texas at El Paso’s ascent to the forefront of unmanned systems technology.

UTEP Clinic Helps Transgender Individuals Empower Their Voice

In the Voice Modification Clinic for Transgender Individuals at The University of Texas at El Paso, speech language pathology student April Gutierrez is helping Andi Tiscareño find her feminine voice.

UTEP Professors, Students Introduce Method to Migrate Brain Mapping Data Across Different Atlases

A quartet of two UTEP professors and two students who represent two colleges from The University of Texas at El Paso has taken a valuable step in creating a data migration method to utilize mapped data between different brain atlases.

Diana Natalicio, President of The University of Texas at El Paso, Announces Plans to Retire Once a Successor is Appointed and Assumes the Office

With the recent commemoration of two major milestones in my long and very happy relationship with The University of Texas at El Paso—45 years as a faculty member and 30 years as UTEP’s president—I have concluded that this may be an appropriate time to begin bringing to a close this chapter in my higher education story, nearly all of which I have joyfully spent at UTEP.

Department of Theatre, Dance presents Chicana/Latina Theatre Series

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance will put on a three-day theater series featuring Chicana and Latina works.

UTEP's LSPI Earns Texas Bar Foundation Grant for Law Internships

The Texas Bar Foundation awarded The University of Texas at El Paso’s Patricia and Paul Yetter Law School Preparation Institute (LSPI) a $20,000 grant to support summer internships for seven UTEP graduates who participated in the LSPI and are enrolled in law school.

UTEP Professor Selected for NSF Video Showcase Highlighting Innovation in STEM Education

A UTEP professor has been selected to share his work at the 2018 STEM for All Video Showcase presented by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

UTEP Student Invited to Technology Research Program in Boston

Luis P. Reyes De la Riva, a junior cellular and molecular biology major in UTEP’s College of Science, has been invited to participate in the Summer@Station1 program.

Annual Binational Film Festival Starts This Week at UTEP

Ivan Guardado does not consider himself a victim, but he holds The University of Texas at El Paso responsible for his current predicament. The El Paso native originally was interested in a forensic science career, until he took an introduction to film class and he was bitten by the movie bug.

3-D Printing Expands to School of Pharmacy

Albert Nava’s interest in pharmacy started in middle school when his grandfather suffered a bad reaction to an ingredient in a prescription medication he took.

Best Student Artwork to Shine at Annual UTEP Show

When her work was included in the 2017 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition, Sarah Aguilar said she was surprised. When she learned that two of her pieces were accepted for the 2018 show, her reaction was more of relief.

UTEP Celebrates 2018 Spring Commencement

The largest crowd in recent memory to attend a single graduation ceremony at The University of Texas at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center – 10,163 – turned out to cheer for just over 1,000 graduation candidates during the 2018 Spring Commencement evening ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

UTEP Announces New Dean of College of Education

The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to announce that Clifton Tanabe, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Education effective July 1, 2018. He comes to UTEP from the University of Hawaii (UH) at Mānoa.

Health, Air Quality Study Seeks Pollution Solutions

The Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living (IHL) promotes healthy eating and active lifestyles, but it also engages in interdisciplinary research with The University of Texas at El Paso and dozens of other groups to enhance its ability to address public health needs.

At the Top of their Game: UTEP Announces 2018 Top Ten Seniors

Every spring, The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association presents the University’s most promising future alumni with the Top Ten Seniors Award.

Article by UTEP Finance Professor, Former Student Recognized

A work co-authored by Zuobao Wei, Ph.D., professor of finance in The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Business Administration, and Barkat Ullah, Ph.D., now an assistant professor of finance in the Graves School of Business and Management of Morgan State University, was designated as one of two outstanding articles published in 2017.

UTEP Geological Sciences Team to Study Receding Antarctic Glacier

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Geological Sciences are part of an international team participating in a multimillion-dollar, joint research program between the United States and the United Kingdom that seeks to understand how quickly a massive Antarctic glacier could collapse.

COURI Spring Symposium Highlights Undergraduate Research

This spring's Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) Research Symposium on April 21, 2018, was the biggest yet, featuring 172 students representing all colleges.

UTEP Receives Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Quality Excellence Award

UTEP President Diana Natalicio accepted Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Quality Excellence Award on behalf of The University of Texas at El Paso on Thursday, April 26, 2018.

UTEP Quintet Wins UT Regents’ Student Award

The University of Texas System Board of Regents recently announced that five UTEP students earned the Regents’ Outstanding Student Award (ROSA) in arts and humanities. They will be recognized at a regents’ meeting on Monday, April 30, 2018, in Houston.

Job Well Done: 2 UTEP Employees Honored by UT System Regents

A pair of UTEP employees are among the recipients of the Regents’ Outstanding Employee Award handed out annually by The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

Raise the Pick: Alyssa Palacios

Not everybody is built to face an object traveling upwards of 50 mph aimed at them repeatedly over 90 minutes.

Journal Honors UTEP Professor for Year’s Top Article

The University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) recognized UTEP’s David E. DeMatthews, Ph.D., with its 2018 William J. Davis Award for writing the most outstanding article published in Educational Administration Quarterly in 2017.

Harvard Picks UTEP Professor for Prestigious Fellowship

The Harvard Divinity School recently announced that Barbara Zimbalist, Ph.D., assistant professor of English at UTEP, is one of five women selected as a 2018-19 research associate in its Women’s Studies in Religion Program.

Food Ordering App Now Available on UTEP Campus

With a busy schedule and limited time between classes, it can be difficult to make time for a quick meal on campus. But thanks to a new app, UTEP students, faculty and staff can order their food with a tap.

Scholarship For Service Graduates Ready to Serve

Not all college graduates have professional plans laid out before receiving their diplomas. But a pair of software engineering students at The University of Texas at El Paso knows exactly what lies ahead for them after Commencement.

Center for Arts Entrepreneurship Celebrates First Year

UTEP graduate student Amy Miller is a cellist who previously saw herself strictly as an orchestra or chamber music performer. But The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Arts Entrepreneurship has expanded how she sees what she can do – and she is not the only one.

Mining Minds Special Lighting Commemorates Honors Convocation

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Sunday evening, April 22, 2018, in honor of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Honors Convocation.

Kennedy Center Theatre Fest Honors UTEP’s 'Lydia'

Members of The University of Texas at El Paso’s cast and crew of “Lydia” were recognized in multiple categories by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

UTEP Partnership Offers Dose of Cancer Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 31,500 newly diagnosed cases of cancers caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV, infections each year in the United States. But adults have a shot at preventing HPV-related cancers if they get vaccinated against the infection during childhood or adolescence.

UTEP's Heritage House Shines Light on Institution's Past

With all the hustle and bustle of college life, it is understandable if students, faculty and staff at The University of Texas at El Paso ignore the nondescript two-story, sand-colored stucco building “hidden” in the center of campus. Understandable, but unfortunate.

UTEP, GECU Partner on New Vision For Sun Bowl Stadium

UTEP President Diana Natalicio, Director of Athletics Jim Senter and GECU President and CEO Crystal Long unveiled a vision for the future of Sun Bowl Stadium on April 13, 2018.

UTEP Clinical Laboratory Science Students, Director Honored

A UTEP faculty member and two students in the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program were recognized at the TACLS: Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science annual meeting March 22-24 in El Paso.

FHAR Program Recognized During Community Development Week

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Foster Homeless Adopted Resources (FHAR) program was recognized by the City of El Paso on April 2, 2018, for its commitment and dedication in providing services to the University’s students.

Area K-12 Students Invited to Session with STEM Industry Experts

The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering invites students from the region to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by attending a free, educational session.

3rd Annual HEAL Week

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Institute for Healthy Living (IHL) will celebrate the 3rd Annual HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living) Week April 12-14 at UTEP.

UTEP Welcomes Harvard Fellows

Twelve environmental health fellows from universities and government agencies across the United States spent their spring break at The University of Texas at El Paso learning about critical health challenges facing vulnerable populations along the United States-Mexico border.

UTEP Names Dean of College of Liberal Arts

The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to announce that Denis O’Hearn, Ph.D., has been appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts effective July 1, 2018.

Pulitzer Winner to Speak at UTEP’s Literature Lecture

Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Matteson, Ph.D., distinguished professor of English at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, will be the keynote speaker at UTEP’s 33rd annual Literature Lecture at 7 p.m. April 5, 2018, in Room 106 of the Undergraduate Learning Center.

UTEP’s Heyman to Speak at Anthropology Conference

Josiah Heyman, Ph.D., director of UTEP’s Center for Inter-American and Border Studies and professor of anthropology, will deliver a plenary talk during the annual Society for Applied Anthropology Conference April 3-7, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Prospector and Minero Magazine Garner State Awards

Journalism students from The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Student Media and Publications won 25 awards at the 2018 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in Dallas.

Building a Better Community: UTEP Students Perform 1.5 Million Hours of Service

Half a century ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. expressed the notion that everybody could achieve greatness through service. Every day, students at The University of Texas at El Paso are investing in their community by taking part in the many service learning and community engagement opportunities the University has to offer.

UTEP Professor to Present at Music Institute in France

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Andrea Shaheen Espinosa, DMA, assistant professor of ethnomusicology, recently accepted an invitation by the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) (School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences) in Paris, France, to participate in an ethnomusicological institute Sept. 2-8, 2018, in Bayonne, France.

UTEP Grant to Assist with Implementation of Smoke-Free Public Housing Statewide

The UTEP School of Pharmacy has been awarded a $180,000 grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) to assist Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in Texas to develop, implement and enforce smoke-free policies.

UTEP, NMSU Collaborate in Effort to Rebuild Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., knows firsthand the difficulties of rebuilding homes and lives in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

UTEP Joins National Initiative to Support Teaching and Learning

Beginning in fall 2018, The University of Texas at El Paso’s Center for Faculty Leadership and Development (CFLD), in partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), will offer a cohort of faculty an opportunity to take part in an academic year-long program that will enhance those instructional skills shown to best promote student motivation, learning and persistence.

UTEP Earns Texas Rain Catcher Award for Rainwater Harvesting System

Research in an arid area of Texas has yielded a statewide rainwater harvesting award for a group at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP Ready to Celebrate TCM Day, the Campus’ Longest-Running Student Tradition

TCM Day, The University of Texas at El Paso’s longest-running student tradition, continues this week.

‘Mining Minds’ Sculpture to be Lighted for Track Champion and TCM Day

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, March 23, 2018, in honor of NCAA track and field champion Michael Saruni and TCM Day, The University of Texas at El Paso’s longest-running tradition.

UTEP Technologist Among Apple’s Best in 2018

The Apple Distinguished Educator Program announced that Mike Pitcher, director of UTEP’s Academic Technologies – Learning Environments, is among its 2018 Worldwide Apple Distinguished Educators.

UTEP Joins National Initiative to Support Teaching and Learning

ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices is based on more than three decades of research that shows effective teaching improves learning for all students. UTEP’s CFLD will lead the faculty cohort in 25 learning modules and mentor them in using new skills in their classes.

UTEP at Forefront of National Low-Altitude Airspace Safety Initiative

The NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is setting the pace in a nationwide effort to improve low-altitude airspace safety.

UTEP Team Finds How Wind Moves Microinvertebrates Across Desert

The work of faculty and students from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has yielded the first evidence of how waterborne microinvertebrates move across vast expanses of arid desert.

UTEP Schedules Activities to Honor César Chávez

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Chicano Studies Program has scheduled several activities on campus to celebrate renowned labor leader and civil rights advocate César Chávez in March and April 2018.

UTEP’s ‘Lydia’ Earns Top Prize at Regional Festival

The University of Texas at El Paso’s production of “Lydia” won the Director’s Choice Award, the highest recognition possible, and its cast and crew won several additional honors at the recent Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

UTEP Names Rodney Terry Men’s Basketball Coach

Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men's basketball history on March 12, 2018.

Saruni Captures 800M NCAA Championship

UTEP's Michael Saruni wins his first NCAA Championship in the 800m clocking a time of 1:45.15 on March 10, 2018 in College Station, Texas.

Raise the Pick: Tobi Amusan

Soccer may be the No. 1 sport in the world, but it just wasn't for Tobi Amusan.

UTEP Expands Dual Master’s Degree Partnership with Czech Technical University

A trio of leaders from The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Engineering expressed gratitude for the past and optimism for the future after a recent weeklong visit to the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague.

BBRC Scientist is First at UTEP to Receive NIH Research Development Award

For Anita Quintana, Ph.D., one of the draws of working at The University of Texas at El Paso is what the campus offers students.

UTEP to Host Student Leadership Conference

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) will host a universitywide, student-planned and student-driven leadership conference intended to engage students at the University.

UTEP Researcher to Study How Brains Seek Out Rewards

The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation awarded UTEP School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Ian Mendez, Ph.D., a two-year, $70,000 grant to study the role that a neurotransmitter called enkephalin plays in cue-induced, reward-seeking behavior.

UTEP Ranked Among Safest U.S. Colleges

The National Council for Home Safety and Security has listed The University of Texas at El Paso as one of the Top 100 Safest Colleges in America. UTEP, which is ranked 41, is also placed highest among all University of Texas System institutions.

'University Life is a Wonderful Life'

One of the most unprecedented university presidencies was in question almost immediately after it began.

Metallica to Play Don Haskins Center in 2019

They dropped a few hints this past weekend and now it is official. Metallica’s WorldWired Tour returns to North America this Fall.

UTEP Ed.D. Program Reunites Kindergarten Teacher, Pupil

It’s a story as old as time. Elementary school teacher meets exceptional student. Teacher loses track of student as their academic journey continues. Teacher, now a doctoral candidate, and student, who just earned a doctorate, meet at a UTEP doctoral reception after no contact for more than 30 years.

UTEP's Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research marks Engineering Week

The University of Texas at El Paso Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research is hosting a presentation by Lockheed Martin representatives during their visit to campus as part of Engineering Week festivities.

Chemistry Assistant Professor Awarded UTEP’s First Sloan Research Fellowship

Skye Fortier, Ph.D., was working with a student in late January 2018 when the sharp chirp of his cell phone interrupted their discussion.

18th Hertzog Award for Book Design Awarded

The Friends of the Library at The University of Texas at El Paso will hold award ceremony to honor the winner of the 18th Carl Hertzog Award for Excellence in Book Design.

UTEP Nursing Assistant Dean Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, awarded Leslie K. Robbins, Ph.D., assistant dean of graduate education in UTEP’s School of Nursing (SON), the 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.

UTEP Scientist Earns Coveted NIH Development Grant, Studies How Birth Defects Develop

The goal of Anita Quintana’s research at The University of Texas at El Paso is to try to understand what happens during development to cause children to be born with birth defects.

UTEP Set to Serve Community with Project MOVE

More than 1,200 members of the Miner Nation will participate in The University of Texas at El Paso’s ninth annual Project MOVE, UTEP’s day of community service, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at 50 sites across El Paso County.

Education Policy Expert Lauds UTEP Efforts to Help Low-Income Students

Sara Goldrick-Rab, Ph.D., has spent much of the last decade examining the plight of college students struggling to pay for their education.

A Path Forward: Unique Programs Address Students' Financial Challenges

UTEP is the best in the country at moving its graduates from the lowest income quartile to the upper echelons. Now, it is leading the way in efforts to keep students mired in financial struggles enrolled and on track for graduation.

Grad Student Named Social Work Student of the Year

The Rio Grande Branch of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Texas Chapter has named UTEP graduate student Julissa Corona the 2018 Social Work Student of the Year.

Keck Center Awarded $900K to Bolster Metal Printing Processes

Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso's W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation were awarded an Army Research Laboratory grant worth $900,000.

Love Bugs

The “kissing bug” – the nickname for the insect responsible for spreading Chagas disease – certainly does not look like Cupid, but some might say it is symbolic of the chubby, winged cherub for one UTEP couple.

Chemistry Assistant Professor Awarded UTEP’s First Sloan Research Fellowship

Skye Fortier, Ph.D., was working with a student in late January 2018 when the sharp chirp of his cell phone interrupted their discussion.

UTEP 2018 Football Season Tickets Now on Sale

Season tickets for the 2018 UTEP football campaign can be purchased starting today.

UTEP Employees Run Into Fitness

Longtime UTEP staff member Terry Weber was 57 years old when she trained for her first 5K run with support from fellow Miners in The University of Texas at El Paso’s Couch Potato to 5K training program.

Spring Enrollment Reaches Record in 2018

The University of Texas at El Paso has recorded the highest-ever spring enrollment. The student population for the spring 2018 semester has reached 23,606, a 3.6 percent overall increase compared to the Spring 2017 semester.

Raise the Pick: Courtney Clayton

Raise the Pick: This is the fourth article in a series about UTEP student-athletes who share their unique stories and how athletic scholarships have made a difference in their lives.

UTEP Faculty Member Recognized as Pillar of Public Health

UTEP Public Health Sciences Associate Professor Oralia Loza, Ph.D., has been recognized as one of the 2018 Pillars of Public Health by the City of El Paso’s Department of Public Health.

UTEP Students Stand Up for Gender Equality at Uruguay Conference

As a Panamanian woman educated in the United States, UTEP social work graduate student Julissa Corona has always felt a strong connection to the country where she was born, and the country where she has lived since she was 16 years old.

Nobel Laureate Captivates Audience During Centennial Lecture

When Sir Fraser Stoddart was a young boy growing up on his parents’ farm in Edinburgh, Scotland, he often found himself in precarious situations.

National Chicano Studies Group to Honor UTEP Alum

The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) Tejas Foco recently announced that Felipe de Ortego y Gasca, Ph.D., would receive its Premio Estrella de Aztlán – Lifetime Achievement Award.

New Center to Improve Mental Health in Region

A new mental health and emotional wellness initiative at The University of Texas at El Paso will bring together experts in psychology, social work, educational psychology, counseling and rehabilitation counseling to improve behavioral health systems in El Paso, Juárez, and southern New Mexico.

UTEP Awarded Grant to Improve STEM Education at HSIs

An engineering professor at The University of Texas at El Paso has been awarded a first-of-its-kind grant to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Saruni Sets World Record at Albuquerque Track and Field Meet

UTEP sophomore Michael Saruni is improving on his impressive freshman season.

UTEP Professor Instrumental in Bringing Nobel Laureate to Centennial Lecture Series

Luis Echegoyen, Ph.D., has invited his dear friend to deliver a speech at a university before. But it’s never been this momentous.

Welcome Back: Your Guide to the Spring 2018 Semester

Jessica Morales formed a new outlook while serving a fall internship.

UTEP Student Named Archer Fellow, Kennedy Center Intern

Rachel Arreola, senior theatre arts major at The University of Texas at El Paso, will be an intern at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., during the 2018 spring semester.

Mellon Foundation Awards UTEP, EPCC $2M Humanities Grant

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a more than $2 million grant to The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College (EPCC) to establish The Humanities Collaborative. UTEP will receive nearly $1.4 million and EPCC will receive $651,000 in support of the program.

National Group Picks UTEP Director as its New Leader

The members of the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) recently announced that Denise Lujan, UTEP’s director of developmental math, would be its president-elect.

UTEP Professors Earn Prestigious NEH Award

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded research grants to The University of Texas at El Paso’s Professors of English Isabel Baca and Robert L. Gunn.

UTEP College of Health Sciences Appoints New Associate Deans

The UTEP College of Health Sciences has announced the appointment of three new associate deans.

UTEP Professor’s Book Named to Forbes Magazine’s 10 Best Biology Books of 2017

Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., associate professor of evolutionary genetics in UTEP’s Department of Biological Sciences, wrote the book “Emerald Labyrinth: A Scientist’s Adventures in the Jungles of the Congo" which has received prestigious recognition.

Kennedy Theater Festival Selects UTEP’s ‘Lydia’

The University of Texas at El Paso’s production of “Lydia” has been selected to be performed at the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in San Angelo, Texas.

UTEP Public Health Graduates Impact Local Alcohol Policy

A survey by two public health graduate students at The University of Texas at El Paso found that alcohol and baseball don’t mix at the El Paso County Sportspark.

ADP MaST Academy at UTEP Receives Support to Bolster Science and Math Teacher Education

The ADP Math and Science Teachers (MaST) Academy in The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science enters its 11th year on firm footing thanks to a long-standing commitment from Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP).

Register for Spring Classes!

The spring semester is around the corner and classes are filling up. Visit goldmine.utep.edu to register for classes, add/drop classes, or view/print your class schedule.

UTEP’s 2017 Stories of the Year

The University of Texas at El Paso had another monumental year in 2017. From celebrating milestones in the history of two buildings and four colleges to founding new partnerships with major companies, UTEP’s leading role as the first public research university serving a 21st century demographic continues to change the narrative on U.S. higher education.

Health Sciences Dean Solicits Ideas from Alumni

For the first time in nearly 40 years, Martin Aceves showed off his diploma from The University of Texas at El Paso, which was tucked away in his closet for safekeeping. Legally blind all his life, Aceves overcame long odds to graduate from UTEP with a bachelor’s degree in social work in 1980.

$1.3M Grant Helps Physics Professors Develop Materials Simulation Software

Tunna Baruah, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Physics, is humble about being named a recipient of a grant to further her computational research into the properties of materials.

UTEP Announces New HSI Pathways Cohort

The second cohort of UTEP students selected to participate in the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Pathways to the Professoriate Program were introduced during a late afternoon ceremony Dec. 18, 2017, in the Peter and Margaret de Wetter Center.

Raise the Pick: Paul Thomas

Raise the Pick: This is the third article in a series about UTEP student-athletes who share their unique stories and how athletic scholarships have made a difference in their lives.

UTEP Children's Choir Hits All the Right Notes

At the start of choir practice on Monday afternoons, Elisa Fraser Wilson, DMA, sings cheerfully, “Hello! - How are you?” to greet the kids in the UTEP Children’s Choir.

UTEP Celebrates 2017 Winter Commencement

The dimming lights in the Don Haskins Center cued the start of UTEP’s evening Commencement ceremony, prompting rousing cheers from family and friends who eagerly waited to celebrate more than 700 summer graduates and fall candidates from the colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and Science.

Mining Minds Special Lighting Celebrates 2017 Summer and Fall Graduates

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at The University of Texas at El Paso’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, Dec. 13, through Sunday evening, Dec. 17, to commemorate UTEP’s Class of 2017.

UTEP Civil Engineering Students Study Ascarate Lake

The El Paso County Commissioners lauded a group of University of Texas at El Paso civil engineering students and their professor after they presented the final results of a nearly yearlong effort to improve water quality at Ascarate Park.

Districts Find Quality Prospects at Teacher Job Fair

Isabel Amezaga had never been to a job fair before because she did not think she was ready. The fall 2017 Teacher Job Fair at The University of Texas at El Paso would be different.

Dean’s Dialogues Invites UTEP Students to Join Conversation

More than 100 students and faculty in the College of Health Sciences talked about the value in getting a college or professional degree at the first Dean’s Dialogues presentation on Nov. 29, 2017.

UTEP Lab Pioneers Electromagnetics and Photonics

Ask anyone in Raymond Rumpf’s EM Lab what they do and they’ll tell you they are doing what most would consider impossible. Failure is common in their work in electromagnetics and photonics, but it is revolutionizing engineering and science as we know it.

UTEP CLS Students Earns National Scholarship

Demi Veliz, a senior in UTEP’s Clinical Laboratory Science program, is one of five students to receive a national scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API).

UTEP Professor Awarded Fellowship to Travel to Israel

Eric Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of industrial, manufacturing and systems engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, has been awarded the opportunity to study at the Winter Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel. For two weeks, Smith will travel throughout Israel to engage in networking opportunities.

UTEP President Selected to Serve on Collegiate Women Sports Awards Board of Directors

The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda recently named University of Texas at El Paso President Diana Natalicio to its Board of Directors. Her appointment was finalized by the organization’s executive committee Nov. 30.

$1.2 Million Grant Provides Personalized Approach to Advising at UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso is among five University of Texas System institutions to receive a share of $8.2 million allocated by the UT System Board of Regents to fund innovative campus-based projects designed to enhance student success.

UTEP Names Dana Dimel Head Football Coach

Dana Dimel was named the 26th head coach in UTEP football history by University President Diana Natalicio and Director of Athletics Jim Senter on Wednesday.

College of Ed Celebrates Mentor, Novice Teachers

UTEP’s College of Education recently honored two area teachers for their outstanding service during the annual TFCU Mentor & Novice Teacher Awards ceremony at The University of Texas at El Paso.

National Group Honors UTEP Education Professor

The University Council of Educational Administration awarded its annual Jack A. Culbertson Award to The University of Texas at El Paso’s David DeMatthews, Ph.D., assistant professor of educational leadership and foundations, during the group’s 31st annual convention Nov. 16, 2017, in Denver. Colorado.

UTEP Students Present Research at Obesity Conference

Four students who work with the Institute for Healthy Living (IHL) at The University of Texas at El Paso presented research projects in Washington, D.C.at ObesityWeek, the largest obesity-focused conference in the world.

UTEP President Honored for Promoting Equality by Mexican Agency

UTEP President Diana Natalicio has been recognized by Mexico’s National Council to Prevent Discrimination, or Consejo Nacional para Prevenir La Discriminación (CONAPRED), with the 2017 Reconocimientos por la Igualdad y la No Discriminación, or Recognition for Equality and Non-Discrimination.

UTEP Names Jim Senter Director of Athletics

Jim Senter has been named UTEP’s new Director of Athletics.

UTEP Celebrates 35 Years of Dinner and a Show

For the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s (UDT) inaugural production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 1983, Greg Taylor’s mom stitched strips of colorful fabric together to assemble Joseph’s coat of many colors.

UTEP Welcomes First Class of Terry Transfer Scholars

It was another late night at the restaurant. Jovanna Morales tended to customers and spent her breaks and any gaps between servings at a quiet corner table or behind the bar trying to get her homework done. At the end of every shift – often 3 a.m. – her feet ached, and all she could think about was crawling into bed to get as much sleep as possible before she had to wake up and do it all again.

UTEP Team Advances in Developing Vaccine for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

A research team at The University of Texas at El Paso is one step closer to developing an effective human vaccine for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a tropical disease found in Texas and Oklahoma, and affecting some U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

UTEP’s Student Newspaper Earns National Awards

The University of Texas at El Paso’s student newspaper, The Prospector, took home several national awards at the recent 2017 National College Media Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Centennial Lecture by Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Gerónimo Gutiérrez

The Honorable Gerónimo Gutiérrez, ambassador of Mexico to the United States, will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at The University of Texas at El Paso as part of the University’s Centennial Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “U.S.-Mexico Relations at a Crossroads,” will take place in the Undergraduate Learning Center, room 106.

UTEP Team Advances in Developing Vaccine for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Haskell Monroe, Jr., Former UTEP President, Dies at 86

Haskell Moorman Monroe, Jr., former president of The University of Texas at El Paso, died Monday, Nov. 13, in College Station, Texas. He was 86 years old.

Raise the Pick: Tamara Seda

Basketball has brought Tamara Seda from Africa to UTEP. She plans to give back to her home country.

NASA Grant Explores Extraction of Metals from Lunar Dust

UTEP’s Evgeny Shafirovich, Ph.D., professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, recently was awarded $32,160 to start a joint research effort with Lynntech, Inc., for NASA.

Labor Grant Helps UTEP Civil Engineers Provide Safety Training for Spanish-Speaking Construction Workers

Adeeba Raheem, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, and Austin Marshall, J.D., clinical professor in the department, will use a $155,000 targeted training grant to prepare residential and commercial construction workers for excavation hazard prevention.

UTEP Transportation Experts Awarded Grant to Aid City Connectivity Planning

Imad Abdallah, Ph.D., research associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and executive director of the Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS), and Carlos Chang, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, are leading a collaborative effort to improve city transportation.

State Grant to Assist UTEP Student Crime Victims

The Texas Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division awarded a one-year $364,183 grant to The University of Texas at El Paso for the Miners Assistance Pilot for Survivors (MAPS) program.

UTEP’s ‘Greeks’ Go Green for Texas Arbor Day

More than 200 UTEP students participated in the beautification of the grounds outside the University’s Military Science Building as part of the third annual Greek Day of Service on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, which was Texas Arbor Day.

UTEP Health Sciences Dean Sets Local, Global Goals

Shafik Dharamsi said the challenges he overcame early in life helped forge the person whose career has included academia and health promotion on a global scale. Today, as dean of UTEP’s College of Health Sciences (CHS), he embraces every new challenge.

Academy Gives EMMY Nod to Ad with UTEP Ties

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Lone Star Chapter announced that a Telemundo KTDO-TV (Channel 48) ad campaign, based on a concept by UTEP’s American Marketing Association students, was nominated for a Lone Star EMMY.

UTEP Researcher Furthers Studies on Lung Cancer

Rachid Skouta, Ph.D., research assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, received $109,300 from the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technologìa via The University of Texas System for a two-year study. His postdoctoral fellowship will focus on the identification of small molecules that inhibit certain proteins in non-small cell lung cancer.

UTEP Space Experts Explore Global Space Economy

A group of space experts at UTEP was awarded $85,000 to study the potential installation of a new generation of space launching services in Portugal.

New UTEP Engineering Dean Looks Forward to Building Opportunity

Engineers may be known for designing and building machines, but new College of Engineering Dean Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., looks forward to building possibilities.

UTEP President Addresses Georgetown Convocation

The University of Texas at El Paso’s President Diana Natalicio delivered the “Aims of Education” reflection at Georgetown University’s Fall Faculty Convocation on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

UTEP School of Pharmacy Helps Border Town Adopt a Smoke-Free Ordinance

A Smoke Free Paso del Norte, an initiative of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, assisted the mayor and council of the Town of Anthony, Texas, to adopt an ordinance that protects its residents from the negative consequences of exposure to secondhand smoke.

Fed Agency Awards $1.9M for UTEP Health Research

The Health Resources and Services Administration recently awarded a four-year, $1.9 million Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training grant to Candyce Berger, Ph.D., professor of social work and associate dean for research and faculty affairs for the College of Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Take a Bite for Apple Crunch Day at UTEP

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Growing in the Competitive Field of Theater

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Diabetes Research in Costa Rica

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Studying Forensic Science in Scotland

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Learning from Boeing and Stanford

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Seeking Diversity Through Neuroscience

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Nano Research for Tomorrow's Breakthrough

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Serving the Underserved With Mental Disorders

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Functional Work Designs for Ceramics

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Studying Infants in Panama

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Crafting Cyber Security for NASA

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

Vocation Vacations: Students Share Summer Experiences

The UTEP community will join thousands around the country in taking bites out of apples in support of healthy, affordable, local food on Oct. 24.

UTEP’s Health Team Assists at H.O.P.E. Fair

Hundreds of El Pasoans converged Oct. 10, 2017, at the Opportunity Center for the Homeless for the fall H.O.P.E. clinics that were staffed by an interdisciplinary group of health care representatives from The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP’s Health Team Assists at H.O.P.E. Fair

New UTEP Insectarium Targets Mosquito-borne Disease Research

Most of us want mosquitos to go away when we see them, but one group of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso doesn’t mind them.

UTEP’s Ability Awareness Week Promotes Inclusion

Scientists who did not let their disabilities keep them from pursuing interesting careers will be among the keynote speakers during Ability Awareness Week activities Oct. 16-20, 2017, at UTEP.

Scholarships are Focus of New UTEP, Chihuahua Agreement

The University of Texas at El Paso strengthened its partnership with Mexico, specifically with the state of Chihuahua, with the signing of an agreement with the Secretary of Education.

UTEP Awarded $25K for U.S.-Mexico Higher Education Partnership for Workforce Development

The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators recently announced The University of Texas at El Paso as one of the latest 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant winners sponsored by Fundación Televisa.

UTEP Students Add ‘Edge’ to 2017 Convocation

A trio of students, including one from the College of Health Sciences, and a recent UTEP alumna promoted their passion for the UTEP Edge, a new student-centered philosophy that is being embraced throughout campus, at the annual Fall Convocation Sept. 28, 2017, at The University of Texas at El Paso’s Magoffin Auditorium.

Health Sciences Gold Nugget Still a Team Player

For more than 30 years, The University of Texas at El Paso has recognized exceptional graduates from each of its colleges and schools who have excelled in their professions, given back to their communities and alma mater, and serve as an inspiration for future generations of Miners.

Alumni Achieve Gold Standard: UTEP’s 2017 Gold Nuggets

Hometown Heroes: UTEP’s 2017 Distinguished Alumni

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Celebrates Homecoming

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange through Saturday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the 2017 Homecoming festivities.

College of Education Names New Associate Dean

Beverley Argus-Calvo, Ph.D., has been appointed associate dean for graduate studies and research for the UTEP College of Education.

UTEP Awarded NSF Grant to Study Math, Science Teacher Shortages in Texas

David Knight, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UTEP College of Education, has received a $499,875 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study teacher preparation programs and teacher labor markets in Texas during the last 20 years.

UTEP Students Add ‘Edge’ to 2017 Convocation

A trio of students and a recent UTEP alumna promoted their passion for the UTEP Edge, a new student-centered philosophy that is being embraced throughout campus, at the annual Fall Convocation Sept. 28, 2017, at The University of Texas at El Paso’s Magoffin Auditorium.

Teaching, Learning and Culture Ph.D. Student Awarded Auxiliary Fellowship

Claudia Saldaña Corral was a graphic arts instructor at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez when she decided to use her artistry and teaching experience to help underprivileged children achieve brighter futures.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Commemorates Convocation, First Day of School

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Thursday evening, Sept. 28, 2017, in honor of two special occasions at The University of Texas at El Paso.

El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence Celebrates 25 Years of Success

Twenty-five years ago, UTEP President Diana Natalicio and UTEP alumna Susana Navarro, Ph.D., a seasoned education advocate, formed the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (EPCAE) to address the large gap that existed in the academic achievement levels of minority and non-minority children in the Paso del Norte region.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests in Entrepreneurship Efforts at UTEP and El Paso County

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that UTEP has been awarded a $500,000 grant to create and expand cluster-focused proof-of-concept and commercialization programs through the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program.

UTEP Honors Foundation for Investing in Students

The University of Texas at El Paso hosted a reception to recognize the Grace Chope Foundation for establishing the Grace Chope Memorial Endowed Scholarship at the University.

UTEP's 2017 Fall Convocation Set for Sept. 28

University of Texas at El Paso President Diana Natalicio will present the annual State of the University address at the University’s Fall Convocation on Sept. 28.

El Paso’s Education Partnership Celebrates 25 Years of Success

The University of Texas at El Paso will host a lecture to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (EPCAE), at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in the Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 106. The event is free and open to the public.

UTEP’s BBRC: Regional Research Resource is Catalyst for Change

From the outside, the Bioscience Research Building on the campus of The University of Texas at El Paso looks like many other campus facilities that house classrooms, offices and labs.

MinerLink Keeps UTEP Alumni Globally Connected

The University of Texas at El Paso has launched MinerLink – an online communication and engagement platform for UTEP alumni.

UTEP’s Fall 2017 Enrollment Reaches All-Time High

The University of Texas at El Paso experienced the largest percent increase in total enrollment since 2010.

Due Diligence: New UTEP Provost Proves Hard Work Pays Off

Carol Parker, J.D., The University of Texas at El Paso’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs, spent an idyllic childhood growing up on a dairy farm in rural Michigan.

Raise The Pick: Ryan Metz

UTEP quarterback Ryan Metz talks about "Raising the Pick" on and off the field. "Raising the Pick" means everyone coming together to practice excellence every single day.

UTEP Football Game Day Guide

The UTEP football team will begin its home schedule versus Rice on at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Sun Bowl.

Liberal Arts Dean Patricia Witherspoon Retires

Patricia Witherspoon has retired as dean of the College of Liberal Arts after 17 years at UTEP.

UTEP, Prudential Financial Excited about New Finance Concentration

Thirty-five students have enrolled in the first cohort of the College of Business Administration’s risk management program under the umbrella of the Prudential Risk Management Academy in the Department of Economics and Finance.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Celebrates Minerpalooza

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, Sept. 1, 2017, to celebrate Minerpalooza at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UT Regents Honor 3 UTEP Faculty

The University of Texas System Board of Regents recently recognized three UTEP faculty members for their exceptional work in higher education. The trio credited their achievements to a simple recipe of respect, ingenuity, curiosity and involvement.

UTEP Pharmacy Program Embraces New Role of Professionals in the Community

Pharmacy has evolved considerably since its earliest recorded practice in the 6th century. More than a thousand years later, UTEP is at the forefront of redefining what it means to be a pharmacist in the 21st century with the opening of the University’s new School of Pharmacy.

UTEP to Celebrate 100th Football Season in 2017

UTEP will kick off its 100th football season on Saturday at Oklahoma, and the 2017 campaign will celebrate the centennial anniversary of the program.

Back to School: What You Need to Know

Welcome back, Miners! Here's what you need to know as the fall semester begins, including a new Doctor of Pharmacy program and new parking lot names, and much more.

New Collaboration is Cornerstone for Cybersecurity

UTEP has been designated as a satellite campus to the Army Research Lab South (ARL-South) initiative. The collaboration benefits students and the community with resources like the newly established Center for Cyber Analysis and Assessment.

UTEP Invites Community to Minerpalooza 2017

Celebrating 27 years, Minerpalooza 2017 will feature activities and entertainment for all ages. Minerpalooza is an evening of food, games, live music and a celebration of the start of the fall semester.

UTEP Professor Receives Prestigious Hispanic Education Award

Great Minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) announced its 2017 Class of HENAAC Award Winners. UTEP’s Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Ph.D., Dudley Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, professor of chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry, was selected in the education category.

Register For Fall Classes!

The fall semester is around the corner and classes are filling up. Visit goldmine.utep.edu to register for classes, add/drop classes, or view/print your class schedule.

Summer Research Symposium Showcases Talent

There’s no question that college students experience a level of transformation as they advance through their university years, but adding research into the mix can further chart their course toward a career.

Teachers Take Summer School at UTEP

On the third day of the Teacher Quality Summer Program at The University of Texas at El Paso, Geological Sciences Professor Laura Serpa, Ph.D., stood in front of a classroom of middle school teachers to demonstrate how they, too, could build a weather station anemometer using plumbing supplies from Home Depot and a hot glue gun.

UTEP Recognized for National Materials Research Partnership

Danisha Rivera-Nazario, Ph.D., credits the Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program at The University of Texas at El Paso for a successful start to her future in chemistry.

UTEP Parking Lots Renamed

The University of Texas at El Paso has renamed the campus's 60-plus parking areas based on street locations, proximity to a building or a campus function.

UTEP Geologist Named RRC Seismologist

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) announced that Aaron Velasco, Ph.D., will serve the agency as RRC seismologist. Velasco is a professor of geological sciences and director of interdisciplinary initiatives at The University of Texas at El Paso. Velasco was appointed to the post after a nationwide search.

Teachers Learn Lessons About the Border at UTEP Summer Institute

Twenty-five middle and high school teachers from across the U.S. were at UTEP for a two-week summer institute titled, “Tales from the Chihuahuan Desert: Borderlands Narratives about Identity and Binationalism,” sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

UTEP Faculty Awarded UT System Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards

The University of Texas System Board of Regents will recognize three University of Texas at El Paso faculty members for their extraordinary classroom performance and innovative instruction in the classroom with the highly prestigious 2017 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA).

College of Liberal Arts Names Interim Dean

The University of Texas at El Paso has named Stephen Crites, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at UTEP, the interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

UTEP Profiles: Meet Yazmin

A recent UTEP graduate who is now working on her master’s in rehabilitation counseling, Yazmin Castruita values the support she receives as an international student and takes advantage of the numerous opportunities to become engaged on the campus.

UTEP Profiles: Meet Dr. Santiago

A seasoned professor and industry expert in water and wastewater utility systems, Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., has a passion for learning and helping her students succeed.

UTEP Professor’s New Book Focuses on Gender Quotas in Latin American Politics

After 27 years as an educator and administrator at El Paso Community College (EPCC), Steve Smith has gone back to school.

Recap: Friends, Food and Fun Meet at UTEP Alumni PICK-NIC

On Saturday, July 15, about 1,000 University of Texas at El Paso alumni and friends across the globe dedicated a summer afternoon to food, friends, sun and fun as they exhibited some serious school spirit at the 6th Annual UTEP Alumni PICK-NIC.

IDRB Work to Impact Traffic Along Wiggins

Work related to the new Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) will temporarily impact vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Wiggins Way, but the road will remain open to two-way traffic.

UTEP Announces 2017 Distinguished Alumni

UTEP Ranks No. 1 in Brookings Institution Study of U.S. Public Universities

The national spotlight is once again on The University of Texas at El Paso with the release of a study by the Brookings Institution ranking UTEP No. 1 for performing well in both research and social mobility.

UTEP Pharmacy School Takes Step Toward Accreditation

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) granted on July 11, 2017, a precandidate status for The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy, which will allow the new school to enroll its first cohort of 40 students and begin instruction in August 2017.

Better Together: UTEP Scholars Engage with Community

“Community engagement” typically brings to mind community service, civic duty, or volunteering for a local charity or cause. But in the context of higher education, the meaning is much more dynamic.

Local Volcanic Crater is Test Bed for Future Space Exploration

Residents in West Texas and Southern New Mexico may not be aware of a massive volcanic crater in the area, but Kilbourne Hole is no secret to geologists and NASA researchers from around the nation. The National Natural Landmark is about 30 miles west of the Franklin Mountains and is known as a maar volcano.

New Agreement Strengthens Collaboration With Mexico

The University of Texas at El Paso made its partnership official with the Fundación del Empresariado Chihuahuense, A.C., or FECHAC, by publicly signing a letter of intent for collaboration on educational activities.

Smart Cities Grant Fosters International Collaborations

An interdisciplinary team from The University of Texas at El Paso led by Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to fund an Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Students (IRES) Program.

UTEP Ranked Among Safest Colleges in U.S.

The University of Texas at El Paso has been listed among the Top 100 Safest Colleges in America 2017 by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. UTEP was ranked No. 31 out of more than 2,000 colleges and universities in the country.

3-D Printing is Focus of New Graduate Certificate

UTEP’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is now offering a graduate certificate in 3-D engineering and additive manufacturing. The program, starting in fall 2017, supplements existing graduate degrees or can be a standalone certificate for a professional engineer wishing to expand his or her résumé.

Researchers, Mentors, Teachers: The Multiple Faces of UTEP Postdocs

Those who earn doctoral degrees often must take one more step before they realize their professional goals in academia, government or industry. That step is to become a postdoctoral fellow, or postdoc, and more of them are finding work at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Leadership Class Prepares Community Advocates

When the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank wanted to find out if there was a need for a food scholarship program for students attending El Paso trade schools, the organization turned to four students in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education program at The University of Texas at El Paso for help.

Miners Build Rainwater Harvesting System in Colonia

Desire, destiny and determination were part of a recent effort by University of Texas at El Paso students who designed and constructed a demonstration rainwater harvesting system for an elderly couple who live in a colonia outside of Presidio, Texas.

UTEP Scientists Awarded Patent for Chagas Disease Vaccine

A pair of scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso is one step closer to developing the first ever clinical Chagas disease vaccine.

UTEP Launches Online Chicano Studies Program

The Chicano Studies Program at The University of Texas at El Paso has recently launched a new online Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies option enabling students across the United States and around the globe to have access to one of the oldest and most respected Chicano Studies programs in the nation.

Grant Supports Iron Research

The National Science Foundation has awarded Skye Fortier, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, $383,000 over three years to take a closer look at the chemistry of iron and nitrogen. Specifically, the project is developing new molecular architectures to access, trap, and study reactive iron-nitrogen molecules.

UTEP Doctoral Student Discovers Three Chameleon Species

University of Texas at El Paso doctoral candidate Daniel Hughes liked to catch lizards when he was little, but never imagined he would be catching and discovering new species of chameleons. The Ph.D. candidate in UTEP’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program has discovered three new species of chameleons.

New Miner Metro Shuttles Have Soft Summer Launch

UTEP’s Parking and Transportation Services conducted a soft launch of its new Miner Metro Shuttle service on June 12, 2017.

Advanced aGent Engagement Team (AGENT) explores the world of virtual reality

Whether you like talking to machines or not, artificial agents will be part of our future. The Advanced aGent ENgagement Team (AGENT) at UTEP is working to make sure your interaction with these virtual personalities is a worthwhile experience.

UTEP Athletics Introduces 2017-18 Marketing Theme

For over 100 years, UTEP has been El Paso’s university and the Miners have been El Paso’s team.

Mining Minds Sculpture Lit for Track Champions

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, June 16, 2017 to celebrate UTEP's most recent NCAA champions.

Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates Top Students

Since 2012, the Liberal Arts Honors Program (LAHP) at The University of Texas at El Paso has prepared some of UTEP’s best undergraduate students with the competitive edge they need to succeed in graduate school or the workplace.

UTEP Announces 2017 Gold Nugget Award Recipients

The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2017 Gold Nugget recipients.

Educator Tailors Career Around Love of Music, Therapy

Nancy Taylor grew up in El Paso around music and musicians. Her instrument was the trumpet, and from a very young age she wanted to be a performer like Doc Severinsen, the pop and jazz trumpeter who led “The Tonight Show" band for 25 years.

UTEP Researchers Study Racial Bias in Police Stops

When a 2015 newspaper analysis of traffic-stop data by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) in San Jose, California, revealed that African-Americans and Latinos were more likely to be stopped, searched or temporarily detained than the rest of the city’s population, police department officials pledged to shine a light on the matter.

$3M Grant to Develop Model to Attract and Train Future Hispanic Faculty

Improving pathways to the professoriate for Hispanics in environmental sciences and engineering (ESE) and related fields is the goal of a new $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation that The University of Texas at El Paso will share with the City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY).

UTEP Awarded $1.4M Grant to Support Early College High School Students

The University of Texas at El Paso is one of eight universities awarded an eight-year grant from the Greater Texas Foundation’s (GTF) Scholars Program to support scholarship and retention programs for Early College High School (ECHS) students.

Hoover House Celebrates Centennial

Hoover House – the home to UTEP’s presidents since 1965 – celebrates its 100th anniversary in October 2017.

Center Aims to Increase and Promote Education Research

The Center for Education Research and Policy Studies (CERPS) in The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Education will prepare a new generation of education researchers and promote their work to advance educational policy and practice in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

Partnership Strengthens Cyber Security Pipeline

There is no question that cyber security is a concern and a priority in today’s world. Technology has become more advanced, allowing us to have online access remotely and 24/7 in the palm of our hands.

Maldonado Named Dean of UTEP’s College of Engineering

Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

Mining Minds’ Special Lighting to Honor Women’s Track and Field Champions

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in orange and blue Friday evening, May 19, 2017, to celebrate The University of Texas at El Paso women’s track and field team, which claimed the 2017 Conference USA outdoor championship title with 153 points on Sunday, May 14. This is the team’s first ever C-USA outdoor championship title.

UTEP Institute for Healthy Living Celebrates HEAL Week

More than 500 participants joined the Institute for Healthy Living (IHL), a UTEP institute established in 2014 with funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, to celebrate the 2nd annual HEAL Week.

Dharamsi Named Dean of UTEP College of Health Sciences

Shafik Dharamsi, Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and professor of Public Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

UTEP Alumna Takes Research to Capitol Hill

Millions visit the U.S. Capitol Building every year, but only a few are selected to showcase their work during their visit. Recent UTEP alumna Evelyn Villarreal, who graduated in December 2016 with a B.S. in kinesiology, was one of 60 students from across the country chosen to be part of the 21st annual Posters on the Hill event.

Watch Live: UTEP's Spring Commencement Ceremonies

UTEP will stream the Commencement ceremonies live. Since its introduction during the 2012 Winter Commencement, live streaming of UTEP’s Commencement has become a popular option that enables thousands of Miners and viewers from around the world to join the celebration.

Study Will Focus on Keeping Secrets

The Texas National Security Network has awarded Damien Van Puyvelde, Ph.D., an assistant professor in UTEP’s Intelligence and National Security Studies (INSS) Program, and Daniel Jones, Ph.D., an assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Psychology, a $60,000 grant to identify the factors that influence security professionals’ ability to keep secrets.

UTEP Social Work Students Learn Through Show of Hands

Shannon was proud and young, but knew to seek help when needed. The community college student recently learned she was pregnant and visited the Mesa Street Clinic to learn about how she could enroll in childbirth and parenting classes.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting Celebrates Spring 2017 Graduates

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange from Wednesday evening, May 10, through Sunday evening, May 14, to commemorate UTEP’s Class of 2017.

UTEP Celebrates Spring 2017 Commencement

A sea of caps adorned with glitter, jewels, flowers, lights and bright orange hard hats blanketed the floor of the Don Haskins Center atop the heads of more than 900 excited graduates of UTEP’s colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and Science during the evening Commencement ceremony.

Spring Symposium Highlights Student Research

The Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) annual 2017 Spring Symposium highlighted the work of 124 undergraduate presenters performing research, scholarly or creative activities at UTEP.

UTEP, Lockheed Martin Announce Resource Planning Academy

The University of Texas at El Paso and Lockheed Martin announced plans to collaborate on a revolutionary business management program that will give students a competitive edge in the workplace.

Symposium Seeks to Inspire Future Engineers

When you were little, did you ever pretend to be an astronaut or fly a space shuttle? Perhaps you liked to take things apart and put them back together to see how they worked. That’s the curiosity that sparked the interest of many engineers in the industry today.

Military Student Success Center Offers Resources and Support

Nicholas Bandstra is no stranger to danger and adventure.

New UTEP Degree Shifts Engineering Paradigm

Ask any graduating student how they feel about their big day, and many will say they are excited and proud. But ask students in the first graduating class of UTEP’s Engineering Leadership bachelor’s program, and they will likely say they are confident about their future and passionate about proving the value of their degree.

UTEP Art Student is First to Exhibit at El Paso Museum of Art

The old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” took on a whole new meaning for Guillermo “Memo” Gutierrez as he sifted through refuse at a dumpsite in far east El Paso County.

UTEP Appoints New Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

Carol A. Parker, senior vice provost for academic affairs at the University of New Mexico (UNM), has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at The University of Texas at El Paso, effective September 1, 2017.

Mining Minds: Special Lighting Honors Golf Champions

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, April 28, 2017, to celebrate The University of Texas at El Paso men’s golf team, which claimed the 2017 Conference USA championship title on Tuesday, April 25.

NSF Fellowship Helps Miners Take Research to the Next Level

Seven UTEP students and alumni can now count themselves among an elite group of student researchers from top universities around the nation who have received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

UTEP Assistant Professor Names Deportees in 1948 Plane Crash

On Jan. 28, 1948, a DC-3 airplane carrying 28 Mexican migrant farmworkers, three crew members and an immigration officer exploded after the plane’s right wing broke off over Los Gatos Canyon in California's central San Joaquin Valley.

Education Leaders Go Back to School

After 27 years as an educator and administrator at El Paso Community College (EPCC), Steve Smith has gone back to school.

New Program to Study Violence, Gender and Peace

By using the word “feminicide” to describe the violence perpetrated against women and girls in Juárez, Mexico, renowned Mexican anthropologist and scholar Marcela Lagarde y de los Ríos created an international awareness of crimes committed with impunity against females in Latin America and Mexico.

Winning the Fight Against Cancer

It moves quickly, faster than you'd believe or fear, an invader slinking through tiny spaces, using its host's own system to further its multiplication, proliferation, path of destruction.

The XX Factor: A Century of Women at UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso prides itself on its mission of access and excellence to men and women from all walks of life pursuing higher education. For 100 years, women have played an important role in making UTEP the diverse and accessible campus it is today.

New Building to Cultivate Campus Collaboration to Achieve Global Solutions

Associate Professor Amy Wagler, Ph.D., understands that the world’s problems are not neatly divided into particular fields of study, and that interdisciplinary collaborations are necessary to advance research.

UTEP Undergraduates Shine at State Capitol

Undergraduate researchers Lauren Chacon, a junior kinesiology major, and Gilbert Carranza, a senior electrical engineering major, represented UTEP at the 2017 Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.

UTEP to Launch Groundbreaking STEMGrow Program

Students at The University of Texas at El Paso are talented, asset rich and ready to succeed in the classroom, world of work and the global community.

New Center to Expand Opportunities for UTEP Arts Students

Walk down the music side of the Fox Fine Arts Center and you're bound to hear beautiful sounds coming from the practice rooms.

Do One Thing: UTEP Works to Promote Student Safety

Campus safety is something The University of Texas at El Paso takes very seriously, and it starts with the campus community.

'Mining Minds' Special Lighting to Honor TCM Day Tradition

The "Mining Minds" pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, March 24, 2017, in honor of TCM Day.

Researcher Devotes Decades to Ants, Discovers 134 New Species

You probably pass by them regularly and don’t pay much attention, but for William Mackay, Ph.D., ants are a fascination that unlock many mysteries in our ecosystems.

UTEP Alumna Spreads Joy Through Dance to Children with Down Syndrome

The dancers in Laura Escobar’s ballet class on Tuesday afternoons are less concerned with technique than they are with having fun.

New Graduate Degree Offered in Mental Health Counseling

A new graduate degree in mental health counseling at The University of Texas at El Paso will help prepare licensed professional counselors in Texas.

Coordinating Board Approves New UTEP Bachelor’s Degree in Rehab Sciences

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a new Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso.

UTEP, EPCC Partner with California Institutions to Strengthen Cyber Security Pipeline

UTEP and California State University Stanislaus have formed a consortium with their community college counterparts, EPCC and Merced College, under a $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Mining Minds Sculpture Lit for Track Champion and Historic Basketball Win

The “Mining Minds” pickaxe sculpture at UTEP’s University Avenue roundabout will be illuminated in blue and orange Friday evening, March 17, 2017 and Sunday, March 19, to celebrate current and historic UTEP national championships.

Meet Hala

A senior studying international politics, Hala treasures the creative, open and accepting environment that UTEP has given her to grow personally and professionally.

Meet Erik

A young alumnus working at a tech startup is already giving back to UTEP as an instructor.

UTEP Researchers Closer to Silencing Whooping Cough

A mother lovingly cradles her sick baby in her arms. As the infant coughs and gasps for air, his anguished mother looks up and warns that the safest place for your baby is not always in your arms.

National Financial Services Leader Advises UTEP Students

Ron Pressman, CEO of Institutional Financial Services at TIAA, spent time with students from The University of Texas at El Paso on March 6, 2017, talking about financial issues, but also sharing advice on how to be successful professionals.

A Hand Up: Learning Center Helps Students Succeed in Core Courses

University of Texas at El Paso sophomore Brijunee Orange entered the large auditorium of her Political Science 2310 class.

UTEP Analysis of San Jose Police Department Stop Data Focuses on Racial Disparities

A recent study by the Center for Law and Human Behavior (CLHB) at The University of Texas at El Paso is helping to address and reduce racial disparities in traffic and pedestrian stops by the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) in San Jose, California.

UTEP Street Projects to Affect Vehicle Traffic in March

Access to some UTEP streets will be limited temporarily in March 2017 as one campus project ends and another begins, but University leaders and contractors have worked to minimize any inconvenience.

Miners Ready to Serve El Paso with 8th Project MOVE

More than 1,500 Miner volunteers will roll up their sleeves to help nonprofit agencies throughout the Paso del Norte region on Saturday, March 4, 2017, as part of The University of Texas at El Paso’s eighth annual Project MOVE.

Fresh Ideas Part of UTEP's Annual Venture Contest

A growing number of student competitors from around the region and beyond will bring their business plans to the UTEP campus.

New Center Brings Professional Development Closer to the Edge

Marc Cox has spent the past several months settling into his role as director of the new Center for Faculty Leadership and Development (CFLD).

Women’s Track and Field Captures Third Conference Title

The UTEP women’s track and field team claimed the 2017 Conference USA Indoor title for the third year in a row on Sunday, Feb. 19.

UTEP Team Lands Top Prize in National Space Competition

Being part of a space mission is a dream for many mechanical engineers. That dream will come true for a team of UTEP students whose CubeSat will be launched into space in 2017. A CubeSat is a miniature satellite often used for space research.

Math Students Apply Research to Community Issues

Students enrolled in Amy Wagler’s statistics class can expect to put their skills to the test. The statistician has her Applied Regression Analysis students apply their statistics research and problem-solving work to actual community issues.

UTEP Researcher Studies Early College High School Models

UTEP Center Helps Create Online Courses

The team that assists faculty from The University of Texas at El Paso to develop online courses has settled into its new home in UTEP’s Extended University and looks forward to assisting more professors to catch the digital wave.

Ice Breaker: UTEP Hockey Club Wins Conference Title

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Hockey Club enjoyed a dominating 2016-17 season that included the first Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference championship and a #7 ranking by the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

Physical Therapy Students Translate Care for Spanish-Speaking Patients

Deaf UTEP Alumna Focuses on Ability to Succeed

Community Connections are Key for African-American Studies Director

As a student and teacher of history, Michael V. Williams, Ph.D., knows that history is an invaluable tool for understanding current events in any era.

Innovative Degree Breaks New Ground

UTEP graduates looking to gain an edge in the marketplace can now build their way to success – literally. A new graduate degree option allows them to assemble their master’s degree to fit their professional goals.

UTEP Tech-E Program Engages Young Students

An off-the-cuff idea in 2015 to provide a weeklong technology summer camp at The University of Texas at El Paso has grown into a yearlong effort that promotes core academics, social skills, a college-bound culture – and technology.

UTEP President Named Board Member of Education Leadership Institute

UTEP President Diana Natalicio has been appointed to the board of The Holdsworth Center, a premier leadership institute based in Austin, Texas.

Stakeholders Find UTEP Regional Economic Forecast Valuable

The political upheaval in Washington, D.C., has added layers of interest to the latest economic forecast prepared by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Border Region Modeling Project (BRMP).

UTEP and Local High School Students Win United Launch Alliance CubeSat Competition

ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno traveled to El Paso and made the announcement Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 on the UTEP campus.

High School Juniors and Seniors to Experience UTEP at Orange and Blue Day

The University of Texas at El Paso will host Orange and Blue Day, a free open house event during which all high school juniors and seniors can experience life as a UTEP Miner.

Grant Funds Scholar Humanities Program

A summer institute for school teachers will be made possible through a $130,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

UTEP Students Present at National Communications Association Convention

Thousands of students will return to campus to follow their dreams and ambitions starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. For Raul Cobos, this will be his last semester before graduation on Saturday, May 13.

English Professor’s Book Documents Impact of Cold War on Immigrant Children in El Paso

Jonna Perrillo, Ph.D., associate professor of English education, will publish her research on the impact of the Cold War on immigrant children.

New Director of Bands at UTEP Makes Community Connections

Thousands of students will return to campus to follow their dreams and ambitions starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. For Raul Cobos, this will be his last semester before graduation on Saturday, May 13.

Student Success Initiatives Provide Foundation for Liberal Arts

Struggle, failure, confusion and dropping out are possibilities that no one in college, whether educator or student, wants to face.

BUILDing Scholars Program Benefits Future Scientists and Engineers

BUILDing Scholars, a consortium made up of 19 different institutions led by The University of Texas at El Paso, is currently recruiting its third class of students to begin in the fall of 2017.

National Science Foundation Awards Millions to Clean Water Project

BUILDing Scholars, a consortium made up of 19 different institutions led by The University of Texas at El Paso, is currently recruiting its third class of students to begin in the fall of 2017.

UTEP Researcher Investigates Nanotechnology for Crops

BUILDing Scholars, a consortium made up of 19 different institutions led by The University of Texas at El Paso, is currently recruiting its third class of students to begin in the fall of 2017.

BUILDing Scholars Program Benefits Future Scientists and Engineers

BUILDing Scholars, a consortium made up of 19 different institutions led by The University of Texas at El Paso, is currently recruiting its third class of students to begin in the fall of 2017.

Athletic Scholarship Creates Path for UTEP Runner

A Division I athletic scholarship was A-Shawni Mitchell’s ticket to a new life with endless possibilities, including graduating from UTEP this past May.

Meet Lauren: Piecing her future together one stitch at a time

Meet Dr. Skateboard: Using ‘Action Science’ to make education accessible to students

Twenty in Their 20s: UTEP Alums In Their 20s Conquering the World

The University of Texas at El Paso encourages its students to dream big, and challenges its graduates to pursue those dreams.

New Semester Packs Plenty of Excitement

Thousands of students will return to campus to follow their dreams and ambitions starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. For Raul Cobos, this will be his last semester before graduation on Saturday, May 13.

Frogs, the Congo, and the Future of Humanity

In the midst of civil war, violence, rampant corruption and treacherous terrain, you will find Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., looking for frogs.

UTEP Celebrates More Than 2,300 Graduates

'Tis the season to be joyful for more than 2,300 summer and fall graduates who celebrated their achievements and future accomplishments during UTEP's winter Commencement ceremonies.

New Director of Bands at UTEP Makes Community Connections

Nobody would have faulted Bradley Genevro if he had limited his time this fall to getting acquainted with UTEP as the new director of bands.

Longtime UTEP Chemistry Professor, Radio Host Approaches 46th Anniversary

Longtime educator Keith Howard Pannell, Ph.D., has no plans to stop what he has been doing for nearly half a century.

Building Interdisciplinary Opportunities

The University of Texas at El Paso’s planned Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) has the campus buzzing with anticipation.

UTEP Recognized Among Top Cancer Research Institutions

A UTEP research assistant professor is one of 15 researchers across the nation awarded $150,000 by the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

Scientist Beyond Borders

UTEP Partners With El Paso County on Technology Research and Innovation Acceleration Park

Engineering, English Professors Team Up to Help Students Become Professional Engineers

New Master’s Program Blends Science and Professional Skills

Graduates from the College of Science at UTEP will have a new postgraduate option starting in the spring 2017 semester.

UTEP School of Nursing Ranked Among Top Nursing Schools in Southwest

The UTEP School of Nursing is among the top nursing schools in the United Sates, according to NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com’s inaugural rankings.