UTEP Achieves Record $162.3 Million in Research Expenditures

UTEP has set a new institutional record for annual research expenditures, reporting $162.3 million for fiscal year 2025. The milestone represents a multimillion-dollar increase over the previous year’s record of $158 million, continuing UTEP’s upward trajectory in research productivity.

$1.5 Million Gift from UMC to Help Grow UTEP’s Nursing, Occupational Therapy Programs

UTEP can significantly increase the size of its nursing and occupational therapy programs thanks to a new $1.5 million gift from University Medical Center (UMC) of El Paso. The funds will support hiring new faculty to help meet increasing demand for more health care providers.

Cybersecurity Clinic Completes First Year of Free Services for Community

The Miners Cybersecurity Clinic has reached a major milestone, completing the first year of students delivering free cybersecurity services to local El Paso organizations.

Level Up at Spring Career Fair

Thursday, Feb. 5-Friday, Feb. 6 | Tomás Rivera Conference Center

UTEP graduates and degree-holding community members can meet with employers on campus. Stop by 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 5 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Tomás Rivera Conference Center on the third floor of Union Building East.

Les Sembrantes: A Celebration of Desert Foodways Culture

5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

This event, which accompanies a new exhibit, highlights how we grow, prepare and share food in our desert region.

Workshop to Highlight Stalking Awareness

3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 | Online

UTEP’s Consultation Advocacy, Resources & Education and Counseling and Psychological Services discuss the dangers of stalking, how to recognize it and how to navigate campus and community resources if you or someone you know is affected.

Get Buy One-Get One Tickets for Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Feb. 7 | Don Haskins Center

Get a great value for Miner basketball with buy-one-get-one tickets! The women take on Sam Houston State at 2 p.m. and the men take on NMSU at 7 p.m. for the Battle of I-10!

Celebrate Girls and Women in Sports Day at Women’s Basketball vs. LA Tech

7 p.m. Feb. 5 | Don Haskins Center

Mineros Entertainment Board Hosts Valentine’s Craft Session

Stop by the Undergraduate Learning Center lobby from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. this Wednesday for pastries, coffee, hot chocolate and other treats while making Valentine’s cards for your friends or someone special.

Launch Career at Entrepreneurship Kick-Off

The Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce is hosting this event that connects students, faculty, local entrepreneurs and innovators across campus. Stop by 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 in the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center.

Miners Leadership Initiative Session to Focus on Mentorship

Through guided discussions, peer mentoring and interactive exercises, you'll examine the essentials of effective leadership and learn how to implement them in your daily college journey. Join 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Union Building East.

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