The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.
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.
After eight dust storms put the 915 in a "Dune"-like environment, The Prospector sat down with Univision 26 weatherman Aldo Acosta to break down why 2025's dust storms have been unprecedented and explore their possible causes.
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.
From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.
A school board meeting was held on February. 19 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center, where several parents, students and supporters of the SISD community pleaded with the school board to not eliminate fine arts programs to deal with a budget deficit. After a five-hour long meeting, the school board voted 3-2 to reduce staff, increase class sizes and make cuts to the fine arts program.
On Feb. 16 Border Network for Human Rights hosted “Together Juntos” a community civic and resource fair where 30 plus local service providers shared resources and valuable information to the community.
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.
President Trump signed an executive order to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America.” Certain media outlets say they’ll continue the use of its original name, sparking controversy between Trump and some journalists.
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.
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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