UTEP names Anadeli Bencomo, Ph.D., as the new dean for the College of Liberal Arts. Bencomo is scheduled to begin the position June 1.   Bencomo, a Venezuelan native, is coming to UTEP from the University of Houston, where she has served for...

Art and farmer’s markets provide non-commercial options to El Paso residents while providing revenue to pop-up business owners. Every weekend in El Paso, residents can attend the markets downtown and in the Upper Valley to browse the selections of...

Clothing and shoes have become more than means of warmth and protection from the sun or cold. From being worn by athletes as a form of self-expression to being the top accessory in prominent red carpets, shoes are considered by some people to be a form...

Fast fashion has grown in popularity over the last couple of decades, leading to a decrease in price but an increase in controversial labor while negatively impacting the environment. It is the process of a speedy turnover of affordable, trendy clothing...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke made a pitstop to his home city of El Paso, Texas during his “People of Texas” state tour. He addressed El Pasoans in an intimate rally held at the El Paso Community Foundation at 1 p.m. on Sunday,...

Over the years, the Student Government Association (SGA) mission has been to represent all UTEP students by providing an official voice. By working together with the administration for the advancement of the University community, SGA has also ensured...

Neema Soratgar is an Afghan refugee who has been hired by UTEP as a visiting global scholar, housed in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department as a research assistant to Director Gina Nuñez-Mchiri, Ph.D. In 1996, the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul...

The UT System Board of Regents created a $300 million endowment as a means to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduates at seven UT institutions, including UTEP. The UT system and UTEP leaders along with elected officials met with the community...

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department commenced its annual conference honored by the panel titled of “Feminist Trailblazers and Pathfinders” at UTEP March 21-22 at UTEP. The panel was an opportunity for the UTEP community to get to know and...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has reported that El Paso County is the only one in the border region to not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).   The TCEQ is an environmental agency for Texas with 16 regional...

Women have graced the world of journalism with intellectually written news pieces, beautiful photography, and stunning production in broadcast, though one might not think about the amazing journalists here in the borderland. Rachel Phillips, Brianna Chavez,...

In honor of Women’s month, the Women’s and Gender Studies Department organized a two-day conference, where students, faculty and staff will attend as guests and presenters. The conference based its presentations on gender-related topics, such as domestic...