University Names 2022 Hawkins Scholars

UTEP awarded the prestigious Hawkins Scholarships to juniors Laura Sofia Ronquillo and Maximilian Rothblatt. Each received $10,000 for educational expenses and experiences.

Estate Donates $2M for KTEP, UTEP Scholarships

KTEP-FM (88.5) will use part of its $1 million gift to upgrade studios and equipment, and $1 million will support annual scholarships for hard-working students. The money came from the estate of Margaret (Mari) Herman.

Grant to Fund Behavioral Health Training Program

A $1.9M grant will pay for a collaboration between UTEP, Sul Ross State University and a Presidio health services agency to provide mental and behavioral health care to rural West Texas residents.

Sex/Love and Respect Week

Feb. 14-18    Various campus locations

The Student Wellbeing Initiative has organized a week’s worth of events that provide a healthy perspective on sex, love and respect at sites around campus. Take a photo. Enter a raffle. Have fun.

Tyler, The Creator

7 p.m. Feb. 14    UTEP Don Haskins Center

American rapper Tyler, The Creator stops in El Paso as part of his Spring 2022 North American tour with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown.

Transborder Art Fund: Panel Discussion

5 p.m. Feb. 15    Zoom (virtual)

Leon De La Rosa, Jane Terrazas, Jorge Scobell and Paco Burrola will address issues and concerns surrounding art making in a place and time shaped by militarized borders, misrepresentation, lack of funding and a pandemic.

Women’s Softball vs. UT Arlington

5 p.m. Feb. 16    Helen of Troy Softball Complex

Women’s Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech

7 p.m. Feb. 17    Don Haskins Center

Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Miss

12 p.m. Feb. 19    Don Haskins Center

Share A May 2022 Graduate’s Story

UTEP Marketing and Communications would like to hear the success stories of our May 2022 graduation candidates to share through various channels. Submit your story or a student’s story by Feb. 27.

Nominate 2022 Gold Nuggets/Distinguished Alumni

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2022, to suggest a UTEP alumnus for these prestigious honors based on their professional success and engagement with their college and the University.

Apply Now to Become a UTEP Edge Fellow

UTEP faculty and staff who are committed to holistic student success are encouraged to apply by Feb. 28, 2022, for this program that works to implement an asset-based framework for student achievement.