UTEP Breaks Research Expenditures Record

UTEP reported nearly $146 million in research and development expenditures for fiscal year 2023, topping fiscal year 2022 by more than $15 million. The total represents an increase of 11.7% compared to last year’s record of $130.5 million.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

In the News: First Known Photos of ‘Lost Bird’ Captured by UTEP Scientists

UTEP scientists have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. Known as the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, the species is listed as a ‘lost bird’ by the American Bird Conservancy because it had not been seen in nearly two decades. National publications including Forbes shared the news.

Share Inspiring Stories for Spring Commencement

Do you know an outstanding student graduating in May? Are you that student? As part of our Commencement celebration, we want to share their inspiring stories! Submissions are due by 11 p.m. Sunday, March 3.

Catch Talk from New York Times Bestseller Liza Mundy

3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 | University Library, Blumberg Auditorium

The acclaimed author is known for her bestseller “Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II,” and the acclaimed new book “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.”

Lecture Series to Feature Talk on 2008 Financial Crisis

3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 | UGLC, Room 126

The Center for Free Enterprise in the Hunt College of Business brings Thomas Hogan, Ph.D., from the American Institute for Economic Research, who will offer a public lecture on the role that the Federal Reserve played in the 2008 financial crisis, one of the largest in U.S. history.

Explore Latin America’s Musical Past at Concert

7-8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

This free concert will showcase rare repertoires and historic instruments from 16-18th century Latin America. This entertaining and educational event is part of a project funded by a $28,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Women's Basketball vs. Liberty

1 p.m. March 2, Don Haskins Center

Plan for Grad Fair at University Bookstore

To help prepare for graduation, the Class of 2024 can order regalia, the official UTEP graduation medallion and take graduation photos early. Join 2-7 p.m. March 5-6 and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. March 7 at the University Bookstore.

Faculty and Staff Invited to Zumba Wellness Wednesday

The Office of Human Resources will host this lunchtime class featuring simple yet fun routines that will get your heart rate up and your stress levels down. Join at noon Wednesday, Feb. 28 in Union Building East, Templeton Suite Room 313.

Learn Grief Coping Techniques at Workshop

Students will learn tools that will help them understand their reactions to loss and how to cope. The workshop is hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services online at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.

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