UTEP, City, EPISD Team up to Teach El Paso Kids Coding, Artificial Intelligence

Children throughout the city will soon be learning foundational artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data literacy skills, thanks to El Paso Computes, a new partnership between UTEP, the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD).

Geologist Earns Grant to Map the Moon, Prepping Astronauts for Landing

UTEP professor Jose Hurtado has earned a new grant to help map the moon. The new, innovative and accurate map will help NASA astronauts carry out forthcoming moon missions.

RSVP Today for “Get Back Up” Book Signing

Save your spot for the book launch and signing of "Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership" by UTEP President Heather Wilson and Gen. Dave Goldfein. A brief Q&A and book signing starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the UTEP Bookstore.

UTEP Online Celebrates 10 Years of Expanding Access

Since 2015, UTEP Online has grown from 12 to 41 programs and helped 5,250+ students earn their degrees. Learn more about their mission to expand access and support student success.

Financial Workshop Features 'Opportunity Knock$' Panel

5:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 | Union Cinema

Catch this financial workshop followed by an exclusive showing of the PBS reality show “Opportunity Knock$.” Stick around for a live panel of participants from the show. The event is presented by the College of Education and Raiz Federal Credit Union.

Research Panel Shares Digital and Data-Informed Projects in the Borderlands

4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 | UTEP Library, Room 201

An interdisciplinary panel of local scholars, writers and artists will share their digital projects rooted in the geographies, politics and culture of the El Paso–Ciudad Juárez region.

Lunch Series Connects Community with Art Faculty

12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

This conversation with Manny Guerra and Jess Tolbert dives into the role that risk, failure and play have in sustaining a creative practice — and how the magic lies in what you make of the so-called mess.

White Out Club Memorial as Volleyball Takes on Liberty

Wear your white shirts and cheer on the Miners, who just clinched a Conference USA road sweep against Sam Houston over the weekend. The game starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. UTEP students, click here for your free ticket. Student guest tickets can also be purchased by visiting UTEPMiners.com/Tickets.

UTEP Soccer Youth Night vs. Kennesaw State

7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 | University Field

Get Insight into Entrepreneurship Journey at Speaker Series

The Hunt College of Business welcomes Angelica Maestas, podcast host and entrepreneur leading HealthTech Rx. Join online at noon on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Plan Ahead for Grad Fair at Bookstore

Order your regalia and official UTEP medallion and take graduation photos early! Stop by the UTEP Bookstore Oct. 9-11.

Financial Aid Countdown Brings Celebration to Leech Grove

The 2026-27 FAFSA is open now! Join Financial Aid staff for a fun celebration with activities, raffles and prizes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Leech Grove. Bring your FAFSA confirmation to enter a raffle! Apply at fafsa.gov.

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