Celebrate the New School Year at Minerpalooza

Enjoy live performances, games, food trucks and more at one of UTEP's longstanding annual traditions! The whole community is invited to this celebration at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at Sun Bowl Drive and Glory Road.

UTEP Breaks All-Time Freshman Record

More first-time-in-college students started classes Aug. 22 than ever before at UTEP. The approximately 3,600 first-time-in-college students, or freshmen, represent a 22% increase over Fall 2021 enrollment in the same group.

Show Your Miner Pride at UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas

Celebrate UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas on Aug. 31 at Southwest University Park. Watch President Heather Wilson throw out the first pitch, and catch appearances by the UTEP spirit teams, Paydirt Pete, drumline and more.

Solastalgia Gallery Talk with Artist Sam Reveles

12 p.m. Aug. 30 | Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Join artist Sam Reveles and curator Laura August for a talk about his exhibit "Solastalgia" in the Rubin Gallery. The El Paso-born artist uses densely layered strips of color and delicately networked lines to explore human perception about the natural world.

Sunset at Centennial featuring Playfair

6-8 p.m. Aug. 29 | Centennial Plaza

Get to know new and returning students and Entering Student Experience Peer Leaders through team-building activities, games and photos with Paydirt Pete in a picnic-style setting.

Women's Volleyball 915 Night vs. UNM Lobos

6 p.m. Sept. 1 | Memorial Gym

UTEP will take on the Lobos in the volleyball home opener. Cheer on the Miners at the 915 game that will celebrate all things El Paso. The first 1,000 fans will receive a sweet treat.

Work @ UTEP Job Fair Open to All Students

Students interested in working on campus can meet with departments looking to fill hourly or work-study positions at the Work @ UTEP job fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1 in Leech Grove.

Employer-Led Professional Development Institute Registration Now Open

The Employer-led Professional Development Institute is a paid, virtual 8-week program designed for students who are interested in sharpening their professional skills. Attend virtual sessions hosted by employer partners and complete bonus activities with the Career Center to earn up to $400.

Contribute Your Artistic Talent to Chalk the Plaza

Students can show their UTEP spirit and pride through artistic creativity at the Union Plaza from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. Enjoy music and food while getting to know fellow Miners.