Texas Tech Health El Paso, UTEP Announce Fourth MedFuture Cohort

Six accomplished high school seniors have been selected for the fourth cohort of MedFuture, an innovative program that serves as a path to medical school. Students are admitted to UTEP and, if they meet pre-med requirements, provided guaranteed acceptance to Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Foster School of Medicine.

Engineering Faculty Member Featured in WSJ Story on Battery Research

The Wall Street Journal spoke to engineering expert Alexis Maurel on the possibilities of 3D printing in battery technology; Maurel has published fundamental research on the topic. Don’t have access? Trying logging in for free through the UTEP Library.

Sleeping Beauty Ballet Brings Enchantment to Magoffin

5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 | Magoffin Auditorium

Visit an enchanting world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells! Nylia Ballet Academy will present the classic story of Princess Aurora with dazzling costumes, breathtaking sets and captivating choreography.

Wellness Program Workshop Helps Manage Stress of Change

10-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23 | Online

This important session provides several techniques designed to help individuals more effectively cope with, and adjust to, the changes in their lives.

Life on a Leaf: Celebrating Host Plants for National Pollinator Week

9 a.m-12 p.m. Saturday, June 27 | Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Celebrate National Pollinator Week 2026 at the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens with a family-friendly outdoor activity focused on the hidden relationship between butterflies and the plants they need to survive.

UTEP Freshman Advances at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships

UTEP track and field’s Michael Kpomassy threw a personal-best 19.99 meters (65-7) at the 2026 USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships. He will advance and represent the USA at the prestigious 2026 World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships (21st edition), taking place from Aug.5-9.

UTEP Students, Employees Sign Up Early, Get Discount to MW+

UTEP and the Mountain West are launching MW+, a new streaming service that will deliver comprehensive coverage of UTEP Athletics, including live games, exclusive programming and video features providing in-deep looks into our student-athletes and sports programs. Pre-register by July 1 for a 20% discount!

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