Spruce Up Garden at Fall 2026 FloraFest

Sept. 19
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Undergraduate Learning Center

Support the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens while adding beauty to your yard. Arrive early for the best selection at this native plant sale.

Check Out Karol G Fan Guide

Sept. 5-6
Sun Bowl Stadium

The global superstar brings the much-anticipated "Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour" to El Paso, along with special guest Becky G. Before heading to the Sun Bowl, read up on the event details, including entry times, parking information, security guidelines, stadium maps and much more in our fan guide!

Join First Responders at 9/11 Stair Climb

Sept. 11
Sun Bowl Stadium
Check-in at 6 a.m., Climb at 7:45 a.m.

The El Paso community is invited to this event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Participants will honor those who lost their lives that day by climbing 110 flights of stairs, which represent the floors at the World Trade Center in New York City.

Get Ready for UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas

Sept. 17
6:35 p.m.
Southwest University Park

Wear your favorite UTEP orange, enjoy special appearances by the UTEP Band, Cheer and Dance teams and be among the first 1,000 attendees to score a free exclusive UTEP x Chihuahuas T-shirt.

Back-to-School Party Minerpalooza

Sept. 11
6 p.m.
UTEP Campus

Enjoy live acts, games and food while celebrating the start of the academic year with fellow Miners and the El Paso community.

2026 UTEP Homecoming

Sept. 20-26

This Homecoming introduces Sunday’s Miner Kick-Off, featuring music, food, engagement and student competitions, and wraps up with Saturday’s Homecoming Parent and Family Weekend, the official Pregame Party and the football game.

Saturday Art School Program for Kids

Register Now
Classes Start in Late September

The College of Liberal Arts is partnering in this new hands-on program for kids ages 5-14. Let your child unleash their creativity through hands-on projects, storytelling, play and creative exploration.

UTEP Football Home Opener vs. Texas Southern

Sept. 12
7 p.m.
Sun Bowl Stadium

Arrive early for the Miner Walk, cheer on Scotty Walden’s Blue Blaze and Orange Swarm as they walk down the Mine Shaft and enjoy the Heritage Night celebrations at the home opener for the 2026 season.

State of the University Address: UTEP Keeps Building Excellence

At the annual Fall Convocation address to faculty, staff and students, President Heather Wilson touted UTEP’s record-breaking year. Highlights included more than $67 million in fundraising, an expected record fall enrollment of more than 27,000 and research expenditures that reached $162.3 million.