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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 Quench Series discusses LGBTQIA+ Texas legislation

UTEP Quench Series discusses LGBTQIA+ Texas legislation

Victoria Rivas, Contributor March 3, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) launched its first Spring 2021 discussion of its Quench Series, Feb. 24.  The series encourages students, faculty, and staff to educate themselves on topics about the LGBTQIA+ community through...

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Maluma’s latest tour, Papi Juancho World Tour 2021, will be his fourth. He will be touring in twenty four different cities across the U.S.

UTEP set to welcome Maluma’s world tour in September  

Nicole Lopez, Contributor February 24, 2021

UTEP will be a stop in Columbian singer Maluma’s world tour, at the Don Haskins Center at 8 p.m. Sept. 24.   Nearly a year later since the COVID-19 pandemic limited concerts, UTEP’s Office of Special Events announced on Monday it will...

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UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has released its special election results Tuesday, Feb. 16 following over a week of campaigning.

SGA announces special election results

Anahy Diaz, Editor-In-Chief February 16, 2021

UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) released its 2021 special Spring election results Tuesday evening.    The senator-at-large vacant seats will be filled by Joseline “Josie” Avila with 130 votes, Kimberly Sanchez with 109 votes, Brianna...

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UTEP receives about 1,000 more COVID-19 vaccines

UTEP receives about 1,000 more COVID-19 vaccines

Anahy Diaz, Editor-In-Chief January 26, 2021

UTEP has received another shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to an email sent by President Heather Wilson on Tuesday.  Wilson said the University will be able to vaccinate about 1,000 more high-risk students, faculty and staff...

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UTEP set to host virtual spring career fair

UTEP set to host virtual spring career fair

Daniel Lopez, Contributor January 26, 2021

The UTEP Career Center is set to host its 2021 virtual spring fair at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 5.  According to an email sent by the department, 75 companies and organizations will be recruiting students from a variety of majors for internships...

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UTEP administers its first COVID-19 vaccines, students and faculty share experience

UTEP administers its first COVID-19 vaccines, students and faculty share experience

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter January 25, 2021

UTEP began administering the first doses of its 975 Pfizer vaccines on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, to high-risk students, staff and those working in medical environments.   UTEP President Heather Wilson regarded the University’s...

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A caravan in support of the inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies, drives across El Paso on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

Immigration advocates organize caravan to outline demands of Biden administration

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Web Editor January 23, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) and members of the New Ellis Island Policy Group led a more than 100 car caravan throughout El Paso, in support of inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies. The caravan...

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UTEP reschedules COVID-19 vaccinations following shipping conflicts

UTEP reschedules COVID-19 vaccinations following shipping conflicts

Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor January 20, 2021

In an email sent out to the UTEP community, President Heather Wilson announced the University’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic is rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 following a delivery delay.   The first delivery of vaccines, which...

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The last time the men and women track team competed was at the C-USA indoor track and  field championships in Birmingham, Alabama, on Feb. 22- 23, 2020.

UTEP cancels indoor 2021 track and field season

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021

On Jan.13, Jim Senter, the UTEP Director of Athletics, announced the Miners’ indoor track and field would not compete in 2021.   The last time the men’s team and the women’s team competed was at the C-USA indoor track and field championships...

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UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief January 19, 2021

The Meeple Board Game Society (MBGS) at UTEP is a recreational club with the goal of facilitating interpersonal relationships among students with tabletop games. Through cards and shared game pieces, the club has established itself as an active and fun...

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Visit UTEPs MineTracker to RSVP for upcoming virtual events.

Virtual UTEP events to look forward to this spring

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with the mission of increasing engagement among its students, UTEP will continue hosting virtual events in Spring 2021. Throughout the semester, Miners will have the opportunity to engage in activities organized by the...

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