UTEP Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Gold Nugget Honorees

UTEP has selected one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients who will be honored during the University’s 2026 Homecoming celebration this Sept. 20-26. The 75th annual Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget awards represent the highest caliber honor for UTEP alumni who demonstrate excellence, service and professionalism in their communities and careers.

Save the Date for 2026 Homecoming

This year’s UTEP Homecoming celebration runs Sept. 20-26. Whether it’s at a campus pep rally, recognition events, college celebrations or the football game, Homecoming is a perfect opportunity for alumni to visit our picturesque campus and see how UTEP has grown in new facilities, excellent academic programs and impactful research.

UTEP-Led Study Finds Mexico's Health Reform Left Older Adults More Vulnerable to Medical Costs

Many older adults in Mexico lost health coverage between 2018 and 2021 in the wake of a sweeping national reform, according to a new UTEP study. The research team analyzed data from nearly 14,000 adults. Over that period, the share of older adults reporting no health insurance nearly tripled, from 9.5% to 27.2%,

UTEP Men’s Basketball Team Hosting Open Practice

6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 | Foster•Stevens Basketball Center

Fans can get their first look at the 2026-27 UTEP men's basketball team at an open practice at the Foster•Stevens Basketball Center, located at the corner of Mesa Street and Glory Road.

2026 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit Closes This Week

Through July 25 | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

You still have a chance to see a variety of works created by UTEP students and selected by nationally and internationally recognized professionals in the fields of fine arts and graphic design.

UTEP Technology Support Offering Microsoft 365 Copilot Training

Limited seats are available for three July 23 workshops focusing on Copilot Chat, M365 Copilot Premium and Copilot Agents.

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