UTEP Awards First Liberal Arts Graduate Degrees
On September 5, 1942, UTEP awarded the institution’s first graduate degrees. Receiving their Master of Arts diplomas from the College of Mines and Metallurgy were Nancy Lee Hammons (History) and Grace Knox Smith (English). Source: Minutes, UT Board of Regents
This year, UTEP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the College of Liberal Arts. Tune in each week to learn something new about the history of liberal arts and more during our yearlong celebration. See you next week!