Replay Videos from Largest-Ever Commencement

This weekend was one for the record books! Look back on the special moments honoring the Class of 2023 on our Commencement website, which features replays of each ceremony and photos from throughout the weekend.

Cactus Plant Inspires Cost-Effective Hydrogen Production

More than 100 years ago, scientists discovered how to turn water into hydrogen gas. Now, UTEP engineers have proposed a way to help split water more cheaply and efficiently.

Don't Miss Early Bird Discount on Summer Camps, Courses

Pick up a new hobby, gain professional skills, unwind with fitness and health courses and check out the wide range of youth camps this summer. Register by May 31 to receive a 10% early bird discount on select courses. Faculty and staff are eligible for a 15% discount if they register at 915-747-5142. It cannot be combined with the early bird 10% discount. Restrictions apply.

Deadline to Register for White Water Rafting Trip This Friday

Through Friday, May 19, 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Student Recreation Center

As part of their Outdoor Adventure Program, the Student Recreation Center is organizing a trip to Taos, New Mexico, for white water rafting in the Rio Grande! Students can register through May 19 for the trip happening June 2-4, 2023.

Join Day of Family-Friendly Art, Activities at Rubin Center

12-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20 | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Children ages 4-12 are invited to take part in eco-friendly art activities while exploring “Here, and the Wind” at the Rubin Center. The exhibition documents the process behind ‘Experiencing the Bosque,’ a performance made in collaboration with the Center for Environmental Resource Management last fall. Catch it before it closes Friday, May 26.

Art Students Showcase Talent in Annual Exhibit

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Rubin Center for the Visual Arts

Check out artwork by undergraduate students created this academic year. Works include paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, metals, printmaking and graphic design. The exhibit will be on display through June 24.

Vote for the 2023 Homecoming Theme

It’s time to vote for the theme of this year’s Homecoming festivities! Students, faculty, staff and alumni can choose between these three options: ‘Neon Glow,’ ‘Fiesta’ and ‘Views of the Desert.’ Click the link to vote!

Development Leave Program Announces 2023-24 Awardees

Faculty members across the University were selected for the Faculty Development Leave program, which will enable them to engage in research, field observation and similar projects to improve public higher education. Learn about their projects, which are taking place both locally and globally.

College of Education’s Jesús Cisneros Earns NASPA Award

The associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations was recently recognized by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) for publishing two books about the experiences of LGBTQ+ scholars and practitioners in academia.

Subscribe to our other newsletters!