Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.

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Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.

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Miners Leadership Summit leads students down path of success

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • March 14, 2025

The Miners Leadership Summit was a one-day leadership program on Feb. 28 that invited the UTEP community to partake in a keynote speaker presentation, multiple breakout sessions and networking opportunities.

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UTEP cornerback Jaylon Shelton arrested for charges of assault

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2025

Jaylon Shelton, cornerback for the UTEP football team was arrested on March 5 for an alleged assault.

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UTEP outlines response to potential ICE raids on campus

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025

UTEP faculty received a memo on what to do in the event of an ICE raid on campus. An immigration lawyer and UTEP social justice organization share the importance of knowing your rights on campus.

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The language of compassion, Everyone Signs at UTEP

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025

Everyone Signs is an organization at UTEP that offers students and the public an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), fostering communication and appreciation for the Deaf community.

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UTEP students are responding to new immigration orders and regulations

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • February 21, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s new mass deportation plans in effort to remove undocumented individuals in the United States, Trump has allowed for immigration enforcement officers to arrest migrants at safe locations such as schools and churches. With UTEP being home to a large majority of students who cross the border every day to attend classes, concerns grow over how this will affect some students.

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Friendly neighborhood robot? UTEP welcomes DAX robots to campus

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • January 31, 2025

UTEP introduces “DAX” robots to campus. These people-oriented robots’ primary focus is to create a more accessible campus by collecting data on UTEP’s walkways.

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UTEP Launches new degree plan specializing in artificial intelligence

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • January 22, 2025

On Dec. 10, UTEP announced the launch of their newest degree plan specializing in artificial intelligence. This new degree in AI will be offered under the College of Engineering beginning in spring of 2025 with options for both a master's and bachelor's concentration.

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UTEP Fall Commencement Ceremonies, What and How many are there?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • December 13, 2024

It’s almost time for the last part of UTEP’s 2024 graduating class to take their long-awaited steps at the Don Haskins Center. Here’s what they can expect for their special moment.

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CAPS offers mental health tips for upcoming graduates

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • December 5, 2024

As graduation season approaches, many students face a period of uncertainty and dread. Marieli Piñero-Melendez, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at UTEP’s Counseling and Psychological Services shares what graduates can do to face the challenges of post-graduation.

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SGA survey highlights ongoing frustrations over parking

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • December 5, 2024

A recent Student Government Association survey showed students’ dissatisfaction with UTEP’s current parking system and high permit cost, leaving many students to look for alternative parking options and call for a change.

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