UTEP Named 6th in World for Real Estate Research

UTEP tied for sixth out of 528 institutions in real estate research, an increase from 14th place in 2021. Zifeng Feng, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, tied for fourth worldwide out of 1,037 individual researchers for his contributions to the field. ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Research to Support Lithium Extraction Technology

A group of researchers are behind an emerging lithium extraction technology that won the inaugural Hill Prize from the Texas Academies of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology last week. The $500,000 prize funds will support a joint research effort with Alma Energy to extract lithium from hydrothermal waters.

Meet the Alumni Transforming UTEP’s Campus

The team behind significant updates on campus, including the new Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center and Texas Western Hall, is made up of many graduates who have become successful engineers.

ADA Advisory Committee Hosts Open Meeting

10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Union Building East, Andesite Room, Suite 102B

The American Disability Act (ADA) Advisory Committee will provide updates and answer questions about ADA-related matters at UTEP. The meeting is also available virtually; join on your computer or mobile app.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Free Food, Music

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Union Building East, Third Floor, Suite 312

Join the Mineros Entertainment Board for Love & Sprinkles, a sweet Valentine's Day celebration! Decorate delicious cupcakes, groove to music and enjoy time with friends.

Join Presentation about Institute of Educational Sciences

3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 | Virtual

The College of Education Office of Research Support is hosting a virtual session about the IES, which is the statistics, research and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Christi Bergin, Ph.D., a renowned expert in education research and IES grant proposals, will share tips and strategies for crafting successful IES proposals.

Women's Basketball vs. Western Kentucky

7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 | Don Haskins Center

Women's Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee

1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 | Don Haskins Center

Softball vs. New Mexico

Multiple times, Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Helen of Troy Softball Complex

Provost's Faculty Fellows Program Applications Open

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are due on Feb. 19. These positions are designed to provide leadership and administrative experience to faculty members seeking to explore leadership roles in higher education administration. Learn about this and other opportunities at the link.

Student Health and Wellness Center Updates Hours

This semester, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has started operating under new hours to expand early hour appointments and provide access during students’ lunch hours. The SHWC will operate 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Learn FAFSA Updates at Virtual Town Hall

The Office of Student Financial Aid is hosting a virtual town hall at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 to help students and parents navigate the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The U.S. Department of Education recently revised the FAFSA that current and prospective students complete to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

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