Celebrate End of Spring 2026 at Up All Night

Celebrate the last day of classes with tons of fun activities! This annual tradition continues with inflatables, food and giveaways from 8:30 p.m.-midnight Thursday, May 7, on Centennial Plaza.

UTEP Study: Significant Rise in Valley Fever Linked to Extreme Weather, Dust

UTEP researchers identified a significant rise in El Paso cases over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weather, wind and airborne dust.

El Paso ISD, UTEP Launch Summer Internship Program for High Schoolers

The initiative is aimed at giving students relevant work experience that exposes them to a premier research university and opportunities available after high school.

Get Rare Glimpse at Biodiversity Collections During Tour

12-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 | Centennial Museum

As part of the “Beyond Biodiversity Hotspots Reimagined” exhibit, visitors have the rare chance to view thousands of specimens at UTEP’s Biodiversity Collections. The tour will start at the museum at noon. RSVPs are encouraged.

Meditate for Finals Week at Museum Event

12-1 p.m. Thursday, May 7 | Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Get in the right mindset for finals week by learning breathwork and visualization techniques to sharpen memory and mental clarity.

Destress at Cinco de Mayo Craft Session

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 | Leech Grove

The University Library's Spanish Language Committee will be on hand with our library staff to answer questions about Library services in Spanish. Plus, get crafty with DIY flowers, bookmarks and more.

Support Athletes at Texas Western Round Up Online Auction

The auction offers fans an opportunity to bid on exclusive items and memorable experiences while directly supporting UTEP student‑athletes.

Make Your Voice Heard in Student Survey

Freshmen and senior Miners, participate in a national survey that helps shape important decisions that impact current and future UTEP students. It only takes 15 minutes! Log in to my.utep.edu and look for the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) logo.

Faculty Invited to Stop by Lounge

Faculty are invited to the first floor of the Peter and Margaret De Wetter Center for coffee, water and a quiet place to sit in the center of campus. The lounge is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Self-Nominations for ADA Committee Now Open

Faculty, staff and students interested in serving on UTEP’s ADA Advisory Committee are invited to submit a self-nomination. To apply, send your role at UTEP and a brief statement describing your interest to ADAAdvisoryCommittee@utep.edu.

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