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Jun 12
Have you heard of UTEP's Biodiversity Collections? πŸͺ² 🐜 The natural history research space has an estimated 600,000 specimens for research and education. Members of the public recently had the rare opportunity to view the collections through an exhibit led by UTEP's Centennial Museum.
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Jun 11
A new study led by researchers in the UTEP School of Pharmacy found that users of GLP-1s, like Ozempic, have significantly lower rates of alcohol, nicotine, opioid and cocaine use disorder. "Our findings add to growing evidence that GLP-1 medications may influence more than appetite and blood sugar regulation," said lead author Tadesse Abegaz. Learn more: utepn.ws/3Q42Abr
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Jun 11
BIG NEWS! Five recent UTEP graduates are headed to Taiwan, Spain, the Slovak Republic, Peru and Nepal as participants in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program – one of the most competitive international fellowships in the country. They'll teach, serve and conduct research while representing the United States and fostering connection across cultures. #GoMiners! πŸ§‘πŸ’™ Learn more: utepn.ws/3RWt0MU @FulbrightPrgrm
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Jun 10
πŸ“Έ 🀳 When you're packing your bags for summer vacation, be sure to include your orange and blue and take a photo, just like the Ortega family did when they traveled to Japan! πŸ§‘πŸ’™ Email pics in your Miner gear to socialmedia@utep.edu with the subject line #MinersAroundTheWorld, and you might be featured on our social media and in an upcoming issue of UTEP Magazine.
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Jun 9
β˜€οΈ UTEP summers >>> Everything else Welcome to Summer I, Miners! #PicksUp to everyone continuing their classes during the hot summer months. πŸ“š
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Jun 8
For many people, asking for help can feel uncomfortable or even shameful. By normalizing conversations about mental health, we send a clear message: It is okay not to be okay, and support is available, writes Dr. Leslie Robbins, dean of the College of Nursing. Learn more (en espaΓ±ol) in the latest UTEP Health column β€” a collaboration with El Diario de El Paso: utepn.ws/4xhsB7U
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Jun 5
A new study by UTEP researchers found that solar panels in Alamogordo, New Mexico, lose only about 2-3% of their power output due to dust buildup β€” a fraction of the losses reported at similar desert sites in the Middle East, Iran and China. βš‘πŸ”‹ The findings reveal insight into the economics of solar energy development in parts of the Chihuahuan Desert. β˜€οΈ Learn more: utepn.ws/3RKrTQl
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Jun 3
β˜€οΈ Even during the quiet summer months, the UTEP Food Pantry team is still on-site! 🧑 Summer hours at Memorial Gym room 105 are 12-2 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. The mobile food pantry will run 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays near the Helen of Troy Softball Field Parking Lot.
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Hey Ladies, make sure to get your Football Women's Clinic tickets for a Miner experience! 🏈 For πŽππ‹π˜ $πŸ‘πŸŽ you get: FWC T-shirt, food, alcohol & other experiences! 🀩 Hit the link below 🎟️: pulse.ly/hpkk7zrwzc #PicksUp
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Jun 2
β˜€οΈ UTEP's new Mining Engineering Summer Camp for high schoolers is just around the corner! ⏰ Don't miss your chance to apply for a limited number of scholarships available! πŸ‘· Your teen has the chance to delve into an exciting profession and experience campus life at this overnight camp! ⛏️ Students will tour a foundry, visit a real working site, join a scavenger hunt and learn about all that mining engineering has to offer! This camp is designed to help future Miners build teamwork and critical thinking skills that are needed to stand out from the crowd and prepare for their future careers. πŸ’« Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by June 8. More info: utepn.ws/4ehpHsa
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Excited to see the Miner Crossing residence hall come to life! Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating this much-needed addition to our student housing.
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May 28
🀩 EXCITING NEWS! Today, University and community leaders broke ground on Miner Crossing, a new $102 million complex that will provide a much-needed expansion of UTEP’s on-campus housing. This state-of-the-art residence hall will be equipped with a fitness center and brand-new dining facility near the center of campus. Learn more: utepn.ws/3RSFBR3
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May 28
#PicksUp to the talented UTEP students in the El Paso Opera (EPO) Junior Artists program, who are working as performers and technical staff in EPO’s unique new production of Bohemios, based on the same source material as La BohΓ¨me. This weekend's four-day run is bringing FREE performances straight to the community, with locations including the Mexican Consulate in Downtown El Paso, the Sylvia A. Carreon Recreation Center in the Lower Valley, The Beast Recreation Center in far East El Paso and Keystone Heritage Park in the Upper Valley. The Junior Artists are supported by the Liberal Arts Community Engagement initiative, a @UTEPLiberalArts effort that supports community-centered research and performance projects over the summer. Learn more about this production at the @elpasoopera page, and keep up with the student productions year-round at the Opera UTEP website: utepn.ws/4wP51zf
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May 27
For decades, UTEP's Law School Preparation Institute has been transforming students into accomplished attorneys, many of whom have started and built their careers at the Kemp Smith Law Firm. Now, Kemp Smith is paying it forward and supporting a law school at UTEP as an investment in El Paso's future. Thank you, Kemp Smith LLP! See less
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May 25
A Memorial Day message from UTEP President Heather Wilson. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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May 25
Forty-four university teams from across North America gathered at the El Paso Convention Center this weekend to design, fabricate and assemble steel bridges under competition conditions. UTEP made history as host of the 2026 Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals for the first time in school history. World-class engineering education lives right here on the border. #GoMiners! β›οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’™
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May 22
We salute the 14 UTEP ROTC cadets who were commissioned as Second Lieutenants into the U.S. Army Friday morning at Centennial Plaza. They were joined by their families, friends and supporters. Thank you for choosing to serve, protect our nation and uphold our freedoms. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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May 21
Autism spectrum disorder is being identified more often than ever before. The trend highlights the importance of recognizing autism early and connecting children and families with support as soon as possible, write Alejandra Valenzuela and Mercedes Martinez, assistant professors in the UTEP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program. Learn more (en espaΓ±ol) in the latest UTEP Health column β€” a collaboration with El Diario de El Paso: bit.ly/4cZp4Tz
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May 20
Big ideas need bold leaders. πŸ’« Discover how an E-Lead bachelor's degree from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering can help you innovate boldly and make an impact. πŸ”—: utep.edu/join-elead
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May 20
The UTEP College of Nursing celebrated its Spring 2026 graduating class this week with a Pinning Ceremony honoring the completion of the BSN degree. The milestone comes as the college marks 50 years of training healthcare professionals in the Borderland. βœ… 110 graduates βœ… ~90% already have job offers βœ… 65% staying in El Paso to serve locally Congratulations and welcome to the profession! 🩺 #GoMiners!
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