UTEP Named Fulbright Leader Among Hispanic Serving Institutions

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named UTEP a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution leader. The U.S. Fulbright program is a flagship international academic exchange program.

Districts Recruiting on Campus at Education Job Fair

School districts and employers from the El Paso area and beyond will recruit for job openings across all grade levels, disciplines and departments. Update your resume and stop by the Don Haskins Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

UTEP Team to Investigate Climate Change Impact on Pecan Orchards

How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A UTEP research team aims to find out by researching the region’s pecan farms, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Men's Basketball Celebrating Faculty, Staff at Tuesday Game

7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 | Don Haskins Center

Faculty and staff can get discounted tickets, enjoy a free popcorn with any purchase and catch exciting action at this Tuesday’s men’s basketball game! Don’t miss the electric atmosphere in the Don as the Miners take on UT Permian Basin.

Expert Panel to Unpack Election Results

1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 | Interdisciplinary Research Building 2.204

UTEP political science professor José Villalobos will be joined by Brown University’s Marques Zárate to reflect on the general election results and what they mean for the U.S. government.

Celebrate Bookstore Renovation at Daylong Event

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 | University Bookstore

Enjoy discounts on UTEP merchandise, a scavenger hunt with prizes and more in the newly renovated University Bookstore.

Women’s Basketball Victorious Sunday Night, Thornton Honored

The UTEP women's basketball team trounced Morehead State 68-41 on Sunday night in the Don Haskins Center. At halftime, Kayla Thornton, a Miner alumna who plays on the WNBA-championship winning New York Liberty team, was honored with a key to the city and saw her jersey retired.

Volleyball vs. Kennesaw State

6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 | Memorial Gym

Catch the last weekend of conference play before UTEP hosts the CUSA Volleyball Tournament starting Friday, Nov. 22.

Women's Basketball vs. UTSA

11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 | Don Haskins Center

Cato Institute Director to Give Talk on National Debt

Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, will deliver the latest installment of the Center for Free Enterprise’s speaker series, titled “Debt Dynamics: Understanding National Debt and How It Shapes Our Future.” Join at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Faculty Pursue Research, Creative Projects During Development Leave

The Faculty Development Leave program supports faculty members’ research initiatives and advances UTEP’s mission of fostering an environment for impactful research. The application for the 2025-26 academic year is open through Jan. 10, 2025.

Enjoy Mindfulness Exercise in Centennial Museum’s Gardens

Take a break from your busy schedule to reconnect with nature and decorate gratitude journals in the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens at noon, Thursday Nov. 14.

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