UTEP Awarded NSF Grant to Study Speech-Language Pathology AI

UTEP has been awarded part of a highly competitive grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research in support of artificial intelligence that will help young children with speech and language development challenges. The five-year, $20 million award will create the AI Institute for Exceptional Education.

Molefi Kete Asante to Speak at Free African American Studies Event

UTEP’s African American Studies program presents an evening with Molefi Kete Asante, a renowned scholar, author, humanitarian and professor in the Department of Africology at Temple University who founded the theory of Afrocentricity.

ICYMI: Watch President Wilson Testify in Washington About National Security

President Heather Wilson testified before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C., about our most pressing national security threats. “We are not educating enough people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to meet the threat,” Wilson told lawmakers.

Learn About Black History, Student Resources, and More

1-3 p.m. Feb. 13 | Union Breezeway

The event hosted by the Student Engagement and Leadership Center, Multicultural Greek Council and the Black Student Union will feature entertainment, free items and information on student organizations.

Love and Respect Week Kicks Off with Photo Booth

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 14 | UTEP Library

Learn about consent and resources on relationships, wellness and allyship from UTEP’s Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education program (UTEP CARE), the Dean of Students Office, and the Student Well-being Initiative. This Valentine’s Day event kicks off UTEP’s Sex, Love and Respect Week.

Alumni Under 35 to Share Their Arts Career Pathways

12 p.m. Feb. 15 | Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Join the Alumni Association’s speaker series to hear from young Miner alumni about how their UTEP degrees helped them thrive in their careers. This month, hear from alumni in the arts.

Men’s Basketball vs. UAB

7 p.m. Feb. 16 | Don Haskins Center

UTEP Softball’s Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament

Feb. 16-19 | Helen of Troy Softball Complex

Women’s Tennis vs. UIW

12 p.m. Feb. 17 | El Paso Tennis Club

Visit NIH's 'All of Us Journey' Mobile Tour

The National Institutes of Health is bringing the All of Us tour to UTEP from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13-17 at the Undergraduate Learning Center. The College of Science and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health will host the research program’s traveling exhibit.

Archer Fellowship Program Deadline Feb. 15

The Archer Fellowship Program is open to undergraduate students in The University of Texas System and provides the opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, D.C. Students who want to gain experience in public policy and public service can earn credit for UTEP coursework.

Nominate Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Award Recipients

Each year, the UTEP Alumni Association is proud to honor outstanding alumni through the Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards. If you would like to nominate yourself – or someone else – please complete and submit a nomination form by March 10, 2023.