Miner Welcome Opens Fall 2022 Semester

Miner Welcome is back! Kick off the fall semester at dozens of exciting events, including the Texas Western Gold Rush, the UTEP Football home opener vs. North Texas, and Minerpalooza! Activities start this week and kick into full gear on Monday, Aug. 22, as the fall semester starts.

UTEP-UGA Study Looks into Risks Associated with Bounce Houses

A new study co-authored by Thomas E. Gill, Ph.D., professor of environmental science, examines the risks of weather events on bounce houses. The study, which was recently published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, found more than 130 bounce house accidents due to weather events since 2000.

COURI Summer Symposium Showcases UTEP Undergraduate Research

UTEP’s Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) Summer Symposium gave undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists the chance to present their work in the Undergraduate Learning Center this month. Students gained valuable research experience under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Summer Fest Concert

7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 20 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

Don't miss an exciting evening of Beethoven and more featuring the dynamic trio of violinist Chee-Yun, cellist Zuill Bailey, and pianist Natasha Paremski.

First Semester Graduate Experience Social

6-7 p.m. Aug. 18 | Centennial Plaza

Join fellow graduate students and staff at the First Semester Graduate Experience Social for food, social activities and giveaways!

Late Night at the Rec

8 p.m.-12 a.m. Aug. 19 | Student Recreation Center

UTEP students, faculty, staff, family and alumni will have access to the Student Recreation Center for after-hours activities, including laser tag, a roller rink, glow climb and more!

UTEP Employees Invited to Appreciation Tailgate and Football Game

UTEP employees, retirees and their families are invited to the Employee Appreciation Tailgate and Football Game on Aug. 27. Get ready to cheer on the Miners against North Texas with free food, music, games from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kidd Field, and free tickets to the football game at 7 p.m. RSVP required.

UTEP Professor Plays Key Role in New Smithsonian Exhibit

Yolanda Leyva, Ph.D., associate professor of history, is one of 12 notable Latinos who share their personal and professional stories via eight-foot-tall digital storyteller totems that are part of the first exhibition in the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.

Financial Aid Hosts StudentAid.gov Workshop

In this workshop, the Office of Financial Aid will help you navigate through the different sections of the Federal Student Aid site. Join virtually at noon Friday, Aug. 19.