In the News: UTEP Caffeine Study Highlighted in National Media

A team of UTEP biologists have discovered that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behavior, potentially leading to reckless actions. This research was featured in many prominent publications, including Newsweek.

Student Parking Permits on Sale Tomorrow

Student parking permits for the 2025-26 academic year will be available beginning at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 12. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mark Your Calendars for Career EXPO

Save the date for the UTEP Career EXPO, the largest student job fair held on campus, attracting local, regional and national employers. Get your resumes ready to meet with employers on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 in the Don Haskins Center. Past recruiters include Dell Technologies, Disney and Applied Research Laboratories.

‘Cultivating Your Home’ Lecture Focuses on Ecological Joy

6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 | Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

A talk delivered by UTEP Department of Communication Associate Professor Carlos Tarin will focus on how joy can cultivate community and action in the face of crisis — and how the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso’s cultural landscape offer a unique lens for imagining a more hopeful and life-affirming future.

Support Miners in Soccer Home Opener

7 p.m. Aug. 14 | University Field

The Miners take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats at University Field.

Volleyball Orange vs. Blue Scrimmage

6 p.m. Aug. 16 | Memorial Gym

RSVP for Convocation by Aug. 14

Join the UTEP community in celebrating the 2025 Convocation and presentation of the President's Meritorious Service Awards on Friday, Aug. 22. RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 14.

Vote for Minerpalooza Battle of the Bands Contestants

Voting runs through Sunday, Aug. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Note: Link goes live when voting starts at 7 p.m. tonight.

UTEP Employees Get Season Ticket Discount

Faculty and staff get a 20% discount on season tickets for all fall sports! To purchase, contact the UTEP Ticket Center at 915-747-8837 or tickets@utep.edu.

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