UTEP Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni, Gold Nugget Awardees

The University of Texas at El Paso has selected two Distinguished Alumni and eight Gold Nugget Award recipients who will be recognized during the University’s Homecoming celebration Sept. 21-27. The annual awards are among UTEP’s highest honors, with recipients demonstrating excellence, service and professionalism.

Students Place Eighth at National Cybersecurity Tournament

A team of undergraduates earned a top eight finish at the first annual Hack the Madness cybersecurity tournament. The competition featured 64 universities from across the country in a single-elimination tournament.

Education Professor Earns U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award

Maria Teresa de la Piedra, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Teacher Education, will spend four months in her native Peru. Her work abroad will center on strengthening the preparation of teachers and social science researchers.

915 Club Women’s Football Clinic Offers Behind-the-Scenes Experience

6 p.m. Saturday, July 26 | Sun Bowl Stadium

El Paso women will hear from the UTEP Football staff and their families, take a tour of facilities, learn football drills on the iconic Sun Bowl field and enjoy dinner and drinks. Early bird pricing has been extended through Friday, July 25.

Catch ‘A Minecraft Movie’ at Movies on the Lawn

8-10 p.m. Friday, July 25 | Centennial Plaza

Rescheduled from last week, you can still catch this month’s screening of “The Minecraft Movie” under the stars. Parking will be free at the Sun Bowl Garage top level, and the first 300 people will be provided with popcorn and beverages!

Faculty, Staff Invited to Free Gardening Workshop

12-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 | Union Building East, Templeton Suite Room 313

The Wellness Program invites faculty and staff to learn basic techniques that will help create a thriving garden. It’s a fun hobby that also offers health benefits, including physical exercise and stress reduction.

Francesca Green Appointed Head Coach for Track and Field, Cross Country

Coach Green spent the past 21 years on the Athletics staff at the University of Arizona, including the last 20 with the Wildcats' track and field program. She becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the illustrious Miner Track and Field program.

UTEP Civil Engineering Receives Inaugural National Construction Education Award

The Construction Engineering and Management bachelor's degree program has been awarded the inaugural Dr. Dennis C. Bausman National Construction Education Program Award presented by the American Institute of Constructors Education Foundation.

RSVP for 2025 Convocation

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2025 Convocation and presentation of the President's Meritorious Service Awards, starting with coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. followed by President Heather Wilson’s remarks at 10 a.m.

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