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$2.3 Million Grant to Help Migrant Farm Workers Complete High School

Image features High School Equivalency Program graduates in blue regalia throwing their caps.

UTEP’s High School Equivalency Program has secured a new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The program offers intensive courses over a 12-week cycle at various sites, including the UTEP campus.

Geological Sciences Expert Featured in NPR Story

UTEP's resident geyser expert and geological sciences professor Marianne Karplus, Ph.D., was featured in an NPR story about a harrowing explosion at a Yellowstone National Park thermal pool.

NSF-Funded Research Focuses on Decision Making

A group of NSF-supported neuroscientists based at UTEP and led by Alexander Friedman, Ph.D., have built a better framework for researching how people make day-to-day decisions.

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EVENTS

Los Tigres Del Norte Perform at Haskins Center

8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 | Don Haskins Center

Los Tigres Del Norte Perform at Haskins Center

The legendary regional Mexican group has sold millions of albums and won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards. Don’t miss their stop this weekend!

Balance Home, Work at Human Resources Session

10-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 30 | Union Building East, Acacia Room 102A

Participants will learn to implement techniques for being more effective and more satisfied with both their home and work lives.

UTEP Police Hosting Workshop on Active Threats

9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31 | Virtual

The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events virtual training will advise on best practices when responding to an active threat.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

COURI Symposium Highlights Undergraduate Research

COURI Symposium Highlights Achievements in Undergrad Research

Undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists will present and discuss their research with faculty, peers and the community at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 in the Undergraduate Learning Center.

Aventura Brings Comeback Tour to El Paso

Don’t miss your chance to catch this groundbreaking group’s unique fusion of New York-style bachata, hip hop and merengue when they play at the Don Haskins Center. Catch them at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at the Don Haskins Center.

Learn Mindfulness at Wellness Workshop

Mindful meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity and calm both your mind and body. Employees can join at noon on Wednesday, July 31 in the Templeton Room located in Union Building East.

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