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Researchers Secure $2.8M Grant to Advance Understanding of Addiction-Related Decision-Making

Researchers Secure $2.8M Grant to Advance Understanding of Addiction-Related Decision-Making

UTEP researchers have been awarded a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore how drugs of abuse impact decision-making processes and how these changes can drive costly and self-destructive behaviors.

Electrifying Your Workout Can Boost Muscles Mass, Strength, UTEP Study Finds

In a new study, UTEP kinesiology faculty member Sudip Bajpeyi found that using electric muscle stimulation while doing resistance training leads to greater muscle mass and strength compared to resistance training alone.

Centennial Museum Closed Tuesday, Wednesday

Due to the upcoming extreme cold weather conditions, the museum will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22. Follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

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EVENTS

Jumpstart Your Semester at Engage and Thrive Fair

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22; Thursday, Jan. 23 | UGLC Lobby

Jumpstart Your Semester at Engage and Thrive Fair

Kick off the Spring 2025 semester with the Engage & Thrive Fair, a two-day event designed to connect students with the countless resources, opportunities and organizations available on campus.

Learn about Digital Humanities at Daylong Workshop

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m Friday, Jan. 24 | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Carolina A. Villarroel, who founded the U.S. Latino Digital Humanities Center, will give a keynote address during this immersive, daylong event. Students can interact with professionals and learn about this growing field.

Classical, Jazz Musician Matt Herskowitz Performs on Campus

2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

This renowned pianist, composer and arranger has carved out a unique and personal voice in music.

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ATHLETICS

Late-Game Heroics Lift UTEP Women’s Basketball Past FIU

Late-Game Heroics Lift UTEP Women’s Basketball Past FIU

The UTEP women's basketball team came back from as many as 15 points down to defeat FIU 70-68 Saturday afternoon in the Don Haskins Center.

Men's Basketball vs. Jax State

7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 23 | Don Haskins Center

Men's Basketball vs. Kennesaw State

7 p.m. Saturday, Jan 25 | Don Haskins Center

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Center for Health and Human Performance Offers Trial Week

Center for Health and Human Performance Offers Trial Week

This center that specializes in older adult fitness offers one-on-one training with UTEP kinesiology students. The CHHP is located in the Ross Moore Building near Kidd Field; free parking available to members.

Top Ten Seniors Deadline Next Friday

Are you or do you know an accomplished senior ready to join the 75-year legacy of Top Ten Seniors? Applications for this annual designation, which honors students who excel in academia, service and leadership, close at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.

See What’s Open on Campus This Week

UTEP Dining Services offers a tool that lets students, faculty, staff and visitors know what’s open at any given time of the week.

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