Celebrate Return to Campus at Texas Western Gold Rush

We are so back! This welcome event showcases student talent, storytelling, high energy entertainment, plus free food and giveaways! Stay after to enjoy our annual Battle of the Bands as we get ready for Minerpalooza.

Convocation Recap: President Wilson Announces Historic Boost from New Research Program

The game-changing Regents’ Research Excellence Program will allow UTEP to recruit 69 new researchers to advance discovery in multiple fields. President Heather Wilson announced the annual $12 million research allocation at last week's Fall Convocation.

Catch UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas This Friday

Wear your Miner gear at this tradition that kicks off the semester! Sing along to the fight song, enjoy UTEP-themed foods and watch President Heather Wilson throw the first pitch as the Chihahuas take on the Tacoma Rainers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Students Welcomed Back with Two Weeks of Events

All Week | Campuswide

Learn about organizations and resources at the Get Involved and Wellbeing Fair, check out Residence Life events and find the UTEP Street Team set up at various locations around campus to help you navigate college life.

Chill Out at Centennial Museum

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 | Centennial Museum

Enjoy a variety of aguas frescas as you unleash your creativity in our crafting corner, and explore current exhibits.

Traveling Exhibition Opens at Rubin Center

5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 | The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

“Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue” features the works of more than 20 artists that trace the experiences of farming — specifically of small-scale, family farms — in relation to the U.S. foreign policy in Central America during the 1980s.

White Coat Ceremony Ushers in New Pharmacy Class

The School of Pharmacy welcomed 50 new students into the Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2028. Following tradition, the school welcomed the new students at its annual White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 24 at Magoffin Auditorium on the UTEP campus.

Reminder: University Closed for Labor Day

UTEP will be closed next Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular hours and classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Meet UTEP’s Newest Faculty

A new cohort of tenured, tenure-track and instructional faculty members come to UTEP with a breadth of expertise that ranges from science, health sciences, pharmacy and the performing arts to humanities, education, engineering, social sciences and business.

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