The Prospector

[Photo] Professors welcome spring semester with lessons learned

January 19, 2021

UTEP announced Friday, March 20, faculty and staff working on campus may return on March 22, as UTEP continues to bring all systems and applications back online.

[Photo] ‘An emerging discipline:’ UTEP unveils new data science degree

September 2, 2020

Bell Hall houses the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

[Photo] UTEP estimates loss of more than $17 million amid pandemic, 10% budget cut

August 27, 2020

[Photo] ‘It’s very dead now:’ UTEP empty on first day of semester

August 26, 2020

UTEP expects that the novel coronavirus will still be present by Spring 2021, so the university won't be fully open any time soon.

[Photo] UTEP announces reopening plans of campus services

August 12, 2020

[Photo] UTEP’s Housing and Residence Life implements new policies for residents

August 11, 2020

[Photo] Federal Grand Jury returns with additional charges against Walmart shooter

July 9, 2020

[Photo] City of El Paso changes course and delays openings of Zoo and Museums

June 28, 2020

[Photo] Governor Abbott closes bars again due to surge in COVID-19 cases

June 26, 2020

[Photo] UTEP announces COVID-19 recovery task force

April 28, 2020

[Photo] Latest COVID-19 updates for UTEP, El Paso

March 25, 2020

[Photo] UTEP student tests positive for COVID-19 after returning from overseas travel

March 16, 2020

The President's Office sent out an email alerting the university community of a female UTEP student that returned from an international trip and tested positive for COVID-19.

[Photo] UTEP to prolong spring break, shift to online classes

March 13, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson announces shift to remote learning March 13, 2020.

[Photo] UTEP dominates on “Senior Night” en route to 75-56 win in home finale

March 2, 2020

[Photo] Miners look to conclude road trip with a win, snap losing streak

February 17, 2020

[Photo] UTEP hockey ends regular season 24-4 and heads to playoffs

February 3, 2020

The Miners hockey club win versus Longhorns, 2019.

[Photo] New opportunity for engineering students interested in graduate school to kick off this semester

January 27, 2020

[Photo] Interdisciplinary Research Building expected to open its doors by the summer

January 21, 2020

The main entrance to Interdisciplinary Research Building will include a lounge room that will include tables, chairs, sofas and more. The lighting in various rooms, such as this one, are intentional and set to represent molecules of gold, silver and copper....

[Photo] Indigenous protesters advocate for clean water

November 19, 2019

Activists marched from Mundy Park to San Jacinto Plaza on Earth Day, for the National March for Science.

[Photo] University pushes for attendance: Number of students at games drops by half at midsemester

November 5, 2019

The university’s football season started off with a strong supportive audience.

[Photo] Research on ICE detention facility points to torture-like conditions

October 14, 2019

[Photo] Forgiveness, the ultimate sincere act

October 14, 2019

[Photo] The history of homecoming: UTEP welcomes alumni and celebrates Miner pride

September 30, 2019

[Photo] Internships are mind-opening experiences

September 9, 2019

Maria Ramos Pacheco

[Photo] Miners take on Florida International with tournament opportunity in reach

April 29, 2019

Fullback Winston Dimel signed as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks.

[Photo] The crisis at the border continues

April 29, 2019

[Photo] UT Board of Regents announces finalist for UTEP president

March 8, 2019

U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.)

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball aim for redemption with group play

February 19, 2019

UTEP head coach Rodney Terry looks to lead his young Miner team into group play. The Miners are currently in 13th place in the Conference-USA standings.

[Photo] Our view of Monday’s political madness in El Paso

February 12, 2019

Beto O'Rourke gives a powerful speech at a counter rally across the street from the President's rally back in February.

[Photo] UTEP football announced its 2019 recruiting class

February 6, 2019

Redshirt junior tight end Luke Laufenberg was introduced on National Signing Day as part of the 2019 UTEP football recruiting class. Luke died early Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer.

[Photo] Presidential search process continues moving forward ‘as scheduled’

December 3, 2018

In May President Natalicio announced she will be retiring after 30 years as UTEP president.

[Photo] Tips for college students pursuing a career in journalism

December 3, 2018

The Prospector staff in collaboration.

[Photo] Jim Senter reflects on his first year as UTEP’s Athlethic Director

December 3, 2018

[Photo] UTEP’s second half rally not enough against Nicholls State

November 24, 2018

Assistant Coach Michael Madrid will be named the head coach at Texas A&M-Kingsville

[Photo] UTEP falls short of another fourth quarter comeback against NMSU

November 17, 2018

Alexa Hoy will enter the transfer portal and depart from the UTEP women's basketball program.

[Photo] UTEP women’s basketball prepares for two home games this week

November 12, 2018

[Photo] Men’s basketball heads to Tucson to face Arizona

November 12, 2018

UTEP men’s basketball faces Pac-12 powerhouse Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 14

[Photo] UTEP and Las Artistas celebrate 25 years of collaboration

November 12, 2018

On Nov. 17 and 18, Las Artistas will hold their annual arts and craft show at the Epic Railyard Event Center

[Photo] Estudiantes cruzan a diario

November 12, 2018

[Photo] O’Rourke falls to Cruz in tightly contested Senate race

November 7, 2018

Anyssa and Madison Loya hold up a "Beto for Senate" sign at the beginning of O'Rourke's watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Southwest University Park.

[Photo] Miners win home opener against UTPB

November 6, 2018

UTEP takes on La Tech Sat. Jan 11 at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] Terrific tandem leads Miners to hot start

October 22, 2018

[Photo] Five of the best seasonal beers to try this fall

October 15, 2018

[Photo] Coach Kevin Baker an educator first a coach second

September 17, 2018

[Photo] The losing streak continues for the Miners

September 1, 2018

Running back Quardraiz Wadley will be out for the 2019 season due to a toe injury.

[Photo] Chihuahuas fall to Albuquerque Tuesday, but stand victorious in homestand

July 4, 2018

There are many 4th of July events going on in the city tomorrow.

[Photo] El Pasoans enjoy of the Ice Cream Festival 2018

July 2, 2018

Big Boy Concessions Presents El Paso Ice Cream Fest is one of the many events you can attend this weekend.

[Photo] Athletes to watch for at the C-USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

April 30, 2018

UTEP women’s track hopes to repeat last year’s title win in this year’s C-USA championships.

[Photo] Redix juggles football player and hip-hop artist personas

April 23, 2018

Redix caught seven passes for 55 yards at the 2018 spring game.

[Photo] Terry, Wade and Smith speak out about transfers

April 23, 2018

Trey Wade shot 48 percent from the field as a freshman for UTEP last season.

[Photo] Five UTEP students earn scholarships through advocacy for equality

April 23, 2018

[Photo] Softball uses momentum down final stretch

April 16, 2018

The softball team defeated North Texas 11-8, 11-5, 4-3 this past weekend and New Mexico 7-0 on Monday, April 16 at the Helen of Troy field.

[Photo] March for Planet Earth is taking over downtown

April 16, 2018

Activists marched from Mundy Park to San Jacinto Plaza on Earth Day, April 22, 2017, for the National March for Science.

[Photo] Color change coming to UTEP Athletics

March 26, 2018

[Photo] UTEP hosts first spring scrimmage at SAC

March 24, 2018

[Photo] Top UTEP female athletes of all time

March 19, 2018

Tobi Amusan was the Conference USA female track Athlete of the Year in back-to-back years (2016-17).

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[Photo] Opportunity in U.S. fuels Zec with Miners

February 26, 2018

[Photo] Five players to watch for in spring football

February 26, 2018

[Photo] UTEP news in brief: VR research, ‘Thank You for 30’ campaign wins CASE award, Miner Melt

July 9, 2019

[Photo] El Paso’s world champion ready to return to the ring

January 15, 2018

Jennifer Han (right) battled Lilian Martinez (left) on Oct. 16, 2016 at the Don Haskins Center. Han will face the No.1 contender Lizbeth Crespo on Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] The Drums returns to El Paso for round two as part of the ‘Abysmal Thoughts’ tour

December 10, 2017

[Photo] Men’s basketball seeking consecutive wins for first time this season

December 4, 2017

Senior guard Omega Harris is coming off a career-high 28 point performance against New Mexico this past Saturday night.

[Photo] A recap of a year under President Trump

December 4, 2017

President Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

[Photo] Kevin Baker embarks on a new journey with women’s basketball

November 6, 2017

The UTEP football team has beaten North Texas in two consecutive seasons.

[Photo] Women’s soccer wraps up 2017 season

October 30, 2017

The UTEP women’s soccer team finishes the 2017 season at 8-11 overall.

[Photo] Needham’s development helps fuel improvements on defense

October 23, 2017

Defensive back Nik Needham has a team-best six pass breakups in his last two games.

[Photo] Top memorable moments in Price’s coaching history

October 16, 2017

Mike Price coached at UTEP for nine years before returning as interim coach in 2017.

[Photo] Chalk the Block celebrates its 10-year anniversary in downtown El Paso

October 2, 2017

Chalk the Block’s 10th anniversary will feature artists from all around the United States, including New York-based artists Yoko Ono and Scott Cohen. which over looks the East side of El Paso.