Alumna Earns International Latino Book Award

Creative writing alumna Yasmín Ramírez, who earned her MFA in 2013, is being recognized for her memoir, “¡Ándale, Prieta!: A Love Letter to My Family.” Ramírez began the book as her MFA thesis project. ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Out Now: The Latest Edition of UTEP Magazine

Read about four generations of women supporting UTEP, learn what it’s like to do research in Antarctica, and hear from Paydirt Pete as he approaches his 50th birthday in the Winter 2024 issue of UTEP Magazine.

UTEP Team to Help Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

College of Health Sciences faculty members Beatrice Lee, Ph.D., and Emre Umucu, Ph.D., have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study employment barriers for veterans and Asian Americans with disabilities.

MLK Day Celebration

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 | EPNGCC

Join us as we commemorate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. with remarks, a musical performance and snacks.

Get Involved and Well-Being Fair

Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18 | UGLC Lobby

Welcome back to campus, students! This two-day fair will provide information about joining student organizations, volunteering in the community, campus health and well-being resources, and academic programs.

EPPM Presents ‘Quartet for the End of Time’

2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 | Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall

El Paso Pro Musica presents a special performance of this classic piece by composer Olivier Messiaen, who wrote it while imprisoned in a concentration camp in Germany. Featuring Kurt Nikkanen on violin, Maria Asteriadou on piano, Zuill Bailey on cello and James Logan on clarinet.

Men's Basketball vs. Western Kentucky

7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 | Don Haskins Center

Catch this exciting matchup at the Don, and don’t miss a special presentation honoring Mike Maddux, a UTEP graduate and the pitching coach for 2023 World Series Champions, the Texas Rangers!

Men's Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee

7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 | Don Haskins Center

Women’s Tennis vs. Western New Mexico University

12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 | El Paso Tennis Club | Free event

In the News: Faculty Ranked in the Top 2% Worldwide

Twenty current and former faculty members from UTEP were listed among the top 2% most-cited researchers in the world.

UTEP Wind Symphony Releases New Album

Take a listen to “Without Borders,” a new album created under the direction of conductor Andrew Hunter, director of bands at UTEP.

Join Virtual Student Housing Room Selection

This information session will guide current and future residents through the housing application and room selection process for academic year Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. Join virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Academy to Present on Teaching Philosophy

In this session, the UTEP Academy of Distinguished Teachers will review what goes into a teaching philosophy and discuss different styles and content. Participants are encouraged to bring their own teaching philosophies for review and discussion. Join 1-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Union Building East, Cactus Flower Room 102C.

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