UTEP Research on NFL Officiating Makes International Headlines

A new study led by Spencer Barnes in the Woody L. Hunt College of Business has uncovered how financial incentives may subtly shape officiating decisions in the National Football League. The research, which analyzed calls made during Kansas City Chiefs games, was picked up by The Independent, among other outlets.

UTEP Volleyball Stays Perfect in CUSA with Second Straight Sweep Over NMSU

The Miners notched their second consecutive sweep victory on Saturday evening at the Pan American Center, defeating NM State in dominant fashion in the 98th edition of the Battle of I-10.  They improve to 16-2 on the season and remain perfect in Conference USA play at 6-0.

UTEP CARE Motivational Speaker to Share Story of Resilience

Davina Licon is a motivational speaker whose extraordinary resilience after an acid attack has transformed tragedy into advocacy. Join this event, which is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Union Cinema.

Chuco Relic Founder Speaks to Students at Entrepreneurship Talk

2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 | Union Building East, Cactus Flower Room 102C

Join the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce for the third session of Entrepreneurship Talks — a fireside chat series where local entrepreneurs share their real-world experiences to inspire and empower students. This week, hear from Chelsie Evaldi, founder of Chuco Relic.

Human Resources Workshop to Develop Conflict Management Skills

1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 | Zoom

Learn effective strategies to navigate conflict in a way that ensures everyone feels heard, respected and empowered to move forward.

Reading Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 | Union Building East, Cactus Flower Room 102C

Join us for "Virgil in Spanish," a bilingual poetry reading presented by the Department of English in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tickets Now On Sale for 2025 UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

This year's Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is slated for Friday, Nov. 7, at the GECU Terrace inside Sun Bowl Stadium. Inductees include Emmitt Berry (football); Randy Culpepper (men's basketball); Ja'Net Esparza (Soccer) and Jordan Palmer (football). Thomas Howard (football) will be inducted posthumously.

UTEP Volleyball vs. LA Tech

6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 | Memorial Gym

Get Spooky at Residence Life Costume Contest

Get ready to dress to impress at the Housing & Residence Life Costume Party, with music, snacks and plenty of treats — plus prizes for the best costumes in several fun categories! Join 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Miner Heights, Miner Village and Miner Canyon.

Registration for HIIT Conference Open to Campus

The High Impact and Innovative Teaching (HIIT) Conference is a three-day celebration of bold ideas, creative teaching and educational innovation at UTEP. Faculty, staff and students will come together on Nov. 5-7 to share strategies, explore new approaches and reimagine the future of learning and campus life.

First-Generation Students Invited to Yearlong Network

Leading up to UTEP’s First-Generation Celebration on Nov. 5, first-generation students are invited to connect with fellow Miners year-round through the First-Gen Miner Network, a space where they can share experiences and build community.

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