UTEP Joins Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities, With President Wilson at the Helm

The alliance of 20 universities aims to increase opportunities for Hispanics. All institutions are both categorized as R1 (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.

UTEP Civil Engineering Alumnus Named State’s Young Engineer of the Year

Daniel Carrera, a 2021 graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Civil Engineering master’s program, was named the 2022 Texas Young Engineer of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers in recognition of his technical ability, professional achievements and civic and humanitarian efforts.

In the News: The Cross-Border Work of the Rubin Center’s New Curator

Read a profile of Laura August, Ph.D., and her newly appointed position as the inaugural curator of the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP.

LGBTQIA2S+ Workshop

2-3 p.m. June 14

Union Building East, Cactus Flower Room 102C

In honor of Pride Month, the Student Engagement and Leadership Center will host an LGBTQIA2S+ Workshop. This workshop will offer a very gentle introduction to queer topics, go over pronouns, and how to be an ally to the transgender community.

Cheer, Dance, Soccer, and Basketball Camps

Dates throughout June

UTEP Campus

Check out dates for upcoming camps for UTEP Cheer, Dance, Soccer and Basketball. They are a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their skills and interact with Miner coaches, students and student-athletes. Check out June dates at the link.

Escape Room: What’s Paydirt Pete Up To?

10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13-17

University Career Center

Help Paydirt Pete get through multiple room challenges and be a part of this summer experience for student employees.

Recreational Sports Department Summer Trip: Carlsbad Caverns

The Recreational Sports Department is organizing a trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park on June 18. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. June 14. It is open to all students, faculty and staff. Registration must be completed in-person at the Student Recreation Center service desk.

Miner Learning Center Summer Hours

Join the Office of International Programs and Study Abroad to learn about the first steps to study abroad at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8. They will cover types of programs, funding resources, and how to start your application.

College of Engineering Camp Teaches Engineering Principles to K-12 Students

It’s not too late to sign up your K-12 student for the College of Engineering’s ExciTES Summer Institute. The activities will encourage rising third through 11th graders from the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez region to use their knowledge, imagination, and creativity to become aware of the diverse fields and careers of engineering.