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The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Jolette Robles, a sophomore majoring in psychology and Daen Bermudez, a junior majoring in computer science, are both in their second semesters serving as peer leaders and support students.

Building belonging at UTEP with ESE Peer Leaders

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 7, 2025
UTEP’s ESE Peer Leaders is an organization focused on helping incoming miners find their path at UTEP.
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UTEP stands as one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S., dedicated to student success and inclusivity.

History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
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.
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Victor Sanchez is a master’s student in business administration currently serving as a teaching assistant in political science.

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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Students, faculty and staff are able to enjoy a free warm meal provided by "Pete's Plate", a collaboration between the UTEP Women's and Gender Studies Department and Mustard Seed Café.

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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The Undergraduate Learning Center at UTEP was filled with students participating in the 2025 Miners Leadership Summit on Feb. 28, attending multiple breakout sessions and a keynote speaker presentation.

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 football’s Jaylon Shelton was arrested on March 5. Photo courtesy of El Paso Police Department.

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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Federal immigration agents have expanded patrols near the U.S.-Mexico border, including areas surrounding UTEP.

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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Members of the organization Everyone Signs demonstrate the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet spelling out "UTEP."

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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With the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) being located at the heart of the U.S-Mexico border with students from both El Paso and Ciudad Juarez attending classes, concerns began to rise amongst students regarding the future of the Trump administration’s plans for deportation, and what will happen if federal immigration agencies raid or conduct arrests on campus.

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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UTEP introduces "DAX" robots meant to create a more accessible campus by collecting data on UTEP’s walkways. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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 welcomed students at their presentation of the new artificial intelligence (AI) degree, a part of the College of Engineering on Dec. 10. Photo courtesy of UTEP Computer Science Student Engagement/Alexa Cruz Garfio

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’s 2024 tassel available for Graduate students.

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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