Convocation to Highlight University Successes, Meritorious Service Honorees

Join the UTEP community for the 2025 Convocation and presentation of the President's Meritorious Service Awards on Friday, Aug. 22. Stop by before the presentation for coffee and donuts starting at 9 a.m.

Late Night at the Rec Kicks Off Miner Welcome

The Student Recreation Center will welcome students for a night of fun this Friday, Aug. 22. Sing karaoke at the pool, take a fitness challenge, enjoy free food and more. Don’t forget to bring your Miner Gold Card and join 8 p.m. to midnight.

UTEP Relaunches University Press

UTEP’s university press, which was inactive for nearly 20 years, will publish a slate of new books and republished classics in the 2025-26 academic year.

Meet Fellow Residents at Housing’s Welcome BBQ

6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 | UTEP Housing Complexes

We’re firing up the grill, turning up the music and transforming the housing complex outdoor spaces into a backyard party you won’t want to miss. Join the fun in Miner Heights, Miner Village, and Miner Canyon.

Connect with Grad School Resources at Social

5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 | Union Plaza

At the First Semester Graduate Experience Social, new graduate students can meet fellow students, connect with campus resources and kick off the semester.

UTEP Athletics Launches 'Sun City' Apparel Line, Items Now Available at UTEP Bookstore

For over a century, the UTEP Miners have been "El Paso's Team." UTEP Athletics celebrates its longstanding affiliation with the "Sun City" by introducing a brand-new apparel line. The "Sun City Collection" is now available at the UTEP Bookstore or online.

UTEP Soccer Routs Texas Southern, 4-0

With a brace from sophomore Anita Quintero, one goal each by senior Eve Barry and freshman Yesenia Cisneros and three saves from freshman Savanah Finely, the UTEP soccer team cruised past Texas Southern, 4-0, at University Field Sunday evening.

KTEP Fundraising Continues After Emergency Drive

KTEP Public Media, a service of UTEP, completed an emergency fund drive on Aug. 15-16, but they are still collecting funds on their website. Additional donations can help fill the station’s funding gap.

Save the Date for Homecoming Pregame Party

Fuel up with delicious food and drinks and enjoy family-friendly activities with a special visit from Paydirt Pete! Tickets are on sale now, so mark your calendars for 4:30–6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 in the Sun Bowl parking lot.

College of Education Initiative Gets National Coverage

The Miner Teacher Residency Program was recently featured in the news for its high-quality pathway to education. The yearlong residency program pairs student teachers with an educator, allowing them to be fully immersed in a classroom setting and learn through doing.

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