UTEP Appoints Ahmad Itani as New VP for Research

After a national search, UTEP has appointed Ahmad M. Itani, Ph.D., as Vice President for Research starting May 1, 2023. As the leader of the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Itani will work to advance collaborative research partnerships and enhance the strong culture of institutional support for scholarly and creative activities.

More UTEP Faculty Join List of Top Researchers in the World

Twenty current and past UTEP faculty members are included in the latest Stanford-Elsevier ranking of the world’s most cited researchers and those who are among the top 2% within their specialty areas.

Interdisciplinary Grant to Examine Root Causes of Hunger in Paso del Norte Region

The UTEP College of Health Sciences is partnering with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and other community agencies to determine and address the root causes of poverty and hunger in the community.

Guest Violinist to Celebrate Love of Britain, Spain with Department of Music

7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

Meet and hear guest violinist Madeleine Mitchell, who will be joined by UTEP Professor of Piano Dena Kay Jones. Mitchell is a British violinist who has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in over 40 countries.

Dance Students, Faculty ‘Raising the Barre’ for Fundraiser

7:30 p.m. Feb. 2-4 | Fox Fine Arts Center, June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio

Support dance students at UTEP by attending these performances choreographed by dance students, alumni and faculty.

UTEP Dinner Theatre Presents ‘The Prom’

Feb. 3-19, Various times | UTEP Dinner Theatre

The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents this musical comedy about big Broadway stars, a small town, and a love that unites them all. Enjoy dinner and a show, or a no-dinner matinee.

Women’s Basketball vs. #23 Middle Tennessee

7 p.m. Feb. 2 | Don Haskins Center

Women’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky

1 p.m. Feb. 4 | Don Haskins Center

Save the Date for Black History Month Art Gallery Reception

Check out the Union Gallery’s Black Joy Art exhibit, which will feature works that celebrate Black History Month from UTEP students and El Paso community members. The opening reception is 6 p.m. Feb. 6, and the exhibit runs through Feb. 24.

New Health Center to Focus on Fitness Needs of Older Adults

The Center for Health and Human Performance is a new UTEP-based exercise program open to all adults that aims to improve overall health, functional ability, athletic performance and activities of daily living.

Law School Preparation Institute Now Accepting Applications

The LSPI College Summer Program helps prospective law students develop critical thinking skills and study habits and guides students through the law school application process. Applications for the program are due Feb. 16 for an early decision or at noon March 30 for regular decision.