$5M Department of Energy Grant to Train Next Generation Nuclear Security Workforce

UTEP will work with the University of New Mexico and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to prepare the next generation of nuclear security talent through a five-year, $5 million U.S. Department of Energy grant.

UTEP Celebrates Largest Fall Cohort of Master's and Doctoral Graduates

Over the weekend, UTEP celebrated nearly 2,500 graduation candidates, including the largest cohort of fall semester master's and doctoral candidates in University history, during four Commencement ceremonies.

Winter Break Affects Campus Hours, Picks of the Week Newsletter

UTEP will be closed Dec. 26, 2023, and will operate with skeleton crew staffing from Dec. 27-30. This newsletter will take a short break and resume Jan. 15, 2023.

‘America's Favorite Husband’ Steve Treviño Brings National Tour to UTEP

7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16 | Magoffin Auditorium

Comedian Steve Treviño brings the “America's Favorite Husband” tour to Magoffin Auditorium. Catch one of two shows at 7 or 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy Family Fun at Sesame Street Live!

1 p.m. Dec. 18 | Don Haskins Center

Catch Elmo, Big Bird and more at “Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic.” Discover the "power of yet" as your favorite characters go on a magical adventure live on stage.

Watch Pitt and UCLA in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

12 p.m. Dec. 30 | Sun Bowl Stadium

Watch the No. 18 UCLA Bruins take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in the 89th Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game.

UTEP Men’s Basketball vs. LA Tech

6 p.m. Dec. 17 | Don Haskins Center

Sun Bowl Invitational Basketball Tournament

5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21-22 | Don Haskins Center

Women’s Basketball vs. UAB

7 p.m. Dec. 29 | Don Haskins Center

Meet the Recipients of UTEP’s 2022 Hawkins Scholarships

Get to know geological sciences major Frida Garcia and cellular and molecular biochemistry major Christian Ramirez – recipients of the 2022 Hawkins Scholarships. The $10,000 awards will help enhance their undergraduate education in preparation for graduate school.

Gibbs Keeton Appointed Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Gibbs Keeton has been named the fourth head coach in the history of the UTEP Soccer program. The El Paso native joins the Miners from Texas Tech University.

Ivonne Santiago Selected as Chair of Public Service Board

The College of Engineering's Ivonne Santiago was named chair of the Public Service Board, which oversees El Paso Water. Santiago has over 25 years of experience in water quality, and water and wastewater treatment.