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UTEP Research on Alcohol Use Gains National Attention

UTEP biologists Paul Sabandal, Ph.D., left, and Kyung-An Han, Ph.D., right, stand in the laboratory next to an experiment that exposed fruit flies to ethanol vapor. The experiment was created to replicate humans drinking in solitary versus group settings. The team has taken a key step in understanding the neurobiological process behind social drinking and how it boosts feelings of euphoria.

National publications including earth.com featured College of Science research that has made “a significant advancement in understanding the neurobiological process behind social drinking and its effects on feelings of euphoria.”

UTEP Awards Six New U.S.-Mexico Collaboration Fellowships

The research projects are aimed to strengthen relationships between researchers on both sides of the border and, ultimately, foster academic work that benefits the entire Paso del Norte region.

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EVENTS

Grupo Firme Performs this Saturday

8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 | Don Haskins Center

Grupo Firme

Sing along with the Tijuana-based group as they bring their U.S. tour to El Paso.

Dynamic Musical Duo Brings Sounds from Bluegrass to Jazz

7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

El Paso Pro-Musica presents an exciting evening of bluegrass, country, jazz and classics from Mark and Maggie O'Connor.

Reggaeton Star Don Omar to Take Don Haskins Stage

8 p.m. Sunday, Aug.18 | Don Haskins Center

Don’t miss this performance from the Latin Grammy award-winner regarded as the “King of Reggaeton.”

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ATHLETICS

Single-Game Tickets for UTEP Football, Soccer, Volleyball on Sale Now

Single-Game Tickets for UTEP Football, Soccer, Volleyball on Sale Now

Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2024 seasons of fall sports; the promotions calendar for the 2024 football season was also released on Wednesday.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join UTEP’s 50+ Club at Fall Registration Event

Join UTEP’s 50+ Club at Fall Registration Event

Faculty, staff and students over 50 are invited to learn about and register for fall classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Register online anytime or attend the fall registration event 1-4:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in Miners Hall, Suite 209.

Research and Innovation Continue Lunch & Learn Series

UTEP’s Office of Research and Innovation’s workshop series will continue with a session on the export control process at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.13 in Kelly Hall, Room 701. The series continues on Wednesday, Aug. 14 with a session on evaluation plans and logic models.

Applications Now Open for 2024-25 UTEP AWARE

Faculty and staff are eligible to apply for this nine-month program designed to help employees gain a deep understanding of the University’s mission, laying a strong foundation for their future contributions.

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