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UTEPs Interdisciplinary Research Building will serve as the universitys vaccine program site starting week of Jan.18, as it is prepared to vaccinate 480 people a day.

UTEP plans for in-person activities after spring break, president announces

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

UTEP President Heather Wilson announced in a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, the university’s intention to increase in-person activities after spring break and plans for the Fall semester to be in-person.  Wilson said the university is planning...

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UTEP President Heather Wilson writes to the graduating class of 2020, reassuring them amidst the uncertainty that the pandemic challenge has brought.

Wilson to graduates: Class of 2020 will endure

Heather Wilson May 11, 2020

This spring, you are among the more than 2,300 UTEP students who will join the ranks of Miner Alumni. Not too long ago, when you began this journey, you made a commitment to work hard. To recognize your potential and to uncover the very best...

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UTEP President Heather Wilson introduced the new Hawkins Scholarship during the Honors, Scholars and Fellows Day Wednesday, Feb. 5.

UTEP president announces new $10,000 scholarships 

Noah Sarabia February 13, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson introduced a new scholarship opportunity for students called the Hawkins Scholarship, established by Wilson herself. The announcement took place during the Honors, Scholars and Fellows Day Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Hawkins...

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UTEP 2030 Strategic Plan to involve students, faculty, staff

UTEP 2030 Strategic Plan to involve students, faculty, staff

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor February 10, 2020

In an email from the President’s Office at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) sent on Jan. 30 to all students, faculty and staff, a strategic plnning process for the next 10 years was announced. “An effective planning process will help...

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Dr. Heather Wilson addresses member of the Student Government Association Thursday, March 28. Photo Courtesy of UTEP YouTube page.

Wilson to be appointed as UTEP President Tuesday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

Heather Wilson, the sole finalist for UTEP president, is expected to be appointed to succeed current UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio by the University of Texas Board of Regents April 2. The regents will be holding a special meeting via telephone...

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Dr. Heather Wilson, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and sole finalist for UTEP presidency, visited the UTEP campus and addressed the media on Monday, March 11.

UTEP President finalist Heather Wilson to return to UTEP Thursday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 26, 2019

Dr. Heather Wilson, sole finalist for the UTEP president will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of Texas System. This will be her second visit to El Paso since being named the sole finalist March 8. Wilson,...

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Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2019

UTEP has been in the national spotlight due to the recent controversy surrounding UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s probable successor, Heather Wilson. With Wilson’s anti-LGBTQ voting record, her role as U.S. Secretary of the Air Force for the Trump...

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UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 15, 2019

UTEP's Student Government Association held an open forum meeting Thursday evening at Union East room 313 to hear concerns over the University of Texas Board of Regents unanimous choice of Dr. Heather Wilson as finalist for UTEP president announced March...

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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

UTEP students protest against Heather Wilson becoming President

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor March 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvbB6cqDXH4&t=6s

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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

Protest arises from Heather Wilson’s visit

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

Students and faculty gathered to protest UTEP’s succeeding president as the sole finalist held a press conference within the university’s campus. “We are here, gathering, to express our concern and to ask for the withdrawal of Heather Wilson...

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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.)

UTEP president finalist attracts opposition

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

A petition opposing the Texas Board of Regents’ sole finalist for UTEP president has raked up more than 4,000 signatures. The Borderland Rainbow Center in El Paso’s president, Cristina Calvillo-Rivera, launched the campaign against President Diana...

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

UT Board of Regents announces finalist for UTEP president

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 8, 2019

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously selected Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson as the sole finalist for the president of UTEP Friday, March 8. Wilson will succeed current UTEP President Diana Natalicio who announced her retirement...

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