UT System Board of Regents Approves $65 Million for New Student Success Center

The new Student Success Center will replace the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center, bringing together modernized food service and event spaces as well as a range of student-centered benefits.

UTEP Awarded Gold for Veterans Education Excellence

UTEP has received the 2025 gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award, the highest designation given by the Texas Veterans Commission. The accolade recognizes UTEP as a veteran-inclusive institution that excels in supporting military-connected students.

Star of Hit Netflix Show to Deliver Miners Leadership Summit Keynote

Students can still register for Friday’s Miners Leadership Summit, which will feature Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Chandi Dayle, star of Netflix’s “American Sweethearts,” who will speak about confidence, perseverance and leadership. This event invites students to expand their understanding of leadership through activities and sessions.

Free Screenings at HOPE+ Health Fair and Mobile Clinic

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 | Centennial Plaza, Leech Grove

Get blood pressure screenings, dental services, flu immunizations and much more at this FREE clinic! The El Paso community is invited to this annual event.

Program from Veteran, Mental Health Counselor Part of Tom Lea Exhibit

5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 | Centennial Museum

Jonathan Bohannon, the director of Military and Veterans’ Services at Emergence Health Network, shares personal reflections on military service, trauma and healing. “Beyond the 2,000-Yard Stare: Art, War, and Veterans’ Mental Health” is part of the Centennial Museum exhibit “Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of WWII.”

Coffee Entrepreneurs to Share Journeys with Aspiring Leaders

2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 | Union Building East, Cactus Flower Room 102C

Students are invited to this engaging panel conversation featuring coffee entrepreneurs from local businesses who have turned passion into purpose. Get insights, advice and participate in an informative Q&A.

Women’s Basketball Defeats NMSU on the Road

The Miners earned a 69–58 road victory over NM State on Saturday at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM, completing a season sweep of the Aggies for the first time since the 2022–23 season.

Women's Basketball vs. Jax State

7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 | Don Haskins Center

Women's Basketball vs. Kennesaw State

2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 | Don Haskins Center

UTEP Appoints George Luxbacher to Spearhead Relaunch of Mining Engineering Program

Luxbacher, whose career spans more than five decades in mining research, industry leadership and federal government service, officially joins UTEP on March 23 as a professor of practice.

RSVP for Special University Event

Join UTEP President Heather Wilson as she reveals the plans for a major enhancement to UTEP’s beautiful campus. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Hawthorne St. and University. Ave.

2026 Distinguished Alumni & Gold Nugget Awards Nominations Now Open

Each year, the UTEP Alumni Association is proud to honor outstanding alumni through the Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards. If you would like to nominate yourself – or someone else – please complete and submit a nomination form by March 31, 2026.

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