UTEP Names New Associate Vice President, Dean of Students

UTEP has appointed Cynthia Aguilar as associate vice president and dean of students. Aguilar is a proud UTEP alumna with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education under her belt.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

African American Studies Program to Host Annual Lecture

Jakobi Williams, Ph.D., is the keynote speaker for this year’s lecture, which takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 in the Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 126. He is the Chair of the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington.

In the News: NPR Features Faculty in Story on Insects

Brett Seymoure, Ph.D., assistant professor in biological sciences, added his expertise to an NPR story about why insects gravitate toward artificial light at night.

Black History Month Exhibit Opening Reception

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 | Union Gallery, Union Building East, Second Floor

Celebrate Black History Month through art! The exhibit features artwork by African American/Black-identifying UTEP students and El Paso community members.

Wind Symphony Performs with Pebble Hills Students

7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

The Wind Symphony will be joined by the Pebble Hills Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, under the direction of UTEP alumna Maria Carbajal, as well as world-renowned trombonist Peter Steiner on Johan de Meij’s “UFO Concerto!”

Legendary Band Tool Brings Show to El Paso

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Don Haskins Center

This convention-defying, Grammy-winning band, known for their immersive, headlining performances, added an El Paso stop on their national tour.

Men's Basketball vs. NMSU

7 p.m. Feb. 10 | Don Haskins Center

UTEP Softball Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament

Various times, Feb. 9-11, Helen of Troy Softball Complex

Dive Into Spring at Rec Center Contest

Show off your diving skills at the Recreation Center competitive pool from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Categories include perfect dive, best pose and biggest splash. The contest is open to students, faculty and staff, and prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Sign up today!

Join us for the 2024 Heart Walk

At 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, members from across all UT System institutions will celebrate the fifth annual 10 at 10 Heart Walk. Walk for 10 minutes to celebrate and create heart health awareness. The walk begins at Centennial Plaza.

Institute’s Executive Director Named Influential Scholar

For the second year in a row, Anne-Marie Nuñez, Ph.D., inaugural executive director of the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success, has been named to the annual Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.

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