$5M Grant to Fund Nuclear Security Research

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a five-year, $5 million grant to UTEP’s Aerospace Center to study nuclear materials technology. The research will be done in collaboration with national partners.

UTEP Study Shows High Winds Lead to Health Issues

KFOX-TV: A UTEP faculty member who co-authored a study on El Paso dust storms showed that the winds often lead to increased hospitalizations among people with chronic respiratory diseases and cardiovascular disease.

Grants May Help Expand Healthcare Access in Rural West Texas

Thanks to $3 million in grants, UTEP students will get hands-on experience in West Texas health care facilities, where they could work after graduation as mental or behavioral health professionals.

University Service Awards Ceremony

3:30 p.m. Feb. 21    Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 106

Celebrate the dedication of UTEP faculty and staff who have served the University for five to 50 years.

UTEP Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m. Feb. 24    Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

Local high school students perform alongside the UTEP Symphony Orchestra in a concert that features the University’s concerto competition winners.

Ghost And Volbeat

7 p.m. Feb. 28    UTEP Don Haskins Center

Bands Ghost from Sweden and Volbeat from Denmark partner up to bring a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal and theatrics to the border region as part of their 26-city tour across the U.S.

Men’s Basketball vs. UAB

7 p.m. Feb. 26    UTEP 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.