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Newly appointed UTEP Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jake Logan.

UTEP appoints Jake Logan as New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 15, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has appointed Jake Logan as its new vice president for institutional advancement, concluding its nationwide search. According to a UTEP news release, Logan will start his new position May 18, 2020. During his...

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The change will give instructors the option to grade in a S/U manner instead of the standard grading scale.

UTEP students weigh in on ‘satisfactory / unsatisfactory’ grading scale

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter April 14, 2020

As classes throughout the country switch to online platforms due to the coronavirus pandemic, the list of colleges and universities adopting a pass or fail grading scale continues to grow and this list now includes UTEP. Last week, UTEP announced via...

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Suman Sirimulla, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at UTEP, is leading a group of experimental researchers to virtually develop the molecular structure of a protease inhibitor that would target the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

UTEP School of Pharmacy conducts research to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

Research is underway at the University of Texas at El Paso to combat and find a vaccine for COVID-19.   The UTEP School of Pharmacy is currently using computational methods to learn more about the COVID-19, or coronavirus. The research is...

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Without studio access, ceramics students wondered how they were to continue their work without having access to the required equipment.

UTEP art students adapt to online transition during pandemic

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

In response to the city’s ordinance, the University of Texas at El Paso announced it would be transitioning to online classes for the remainder of the semester to prevent the spread of COVID-19, leaving professors and students from UTEP’s Department...

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UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Facebook Live debate considering the COVID-19 pandemic for candidates vying for executive positions.

SGA hosts debate for executive positions 

Sven Kline, Contributor April 9, 2020

 UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Facebook Live debate Tuesday, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, for candidates vying for executive positions.   Topics of debate were how to increase student engagement, their stance on reimbursement...

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El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border fence.

International students adapt to non-essential travel at the border

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter April 8, 2020

With the everchanging restrictions taking place in the world, the U.S., and the border amid the COVID-19 outbreak, international UTEP students who cross — or used to cross — the border regularly are facing the hardships of the non-essential...

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Food Pantry at UTEP continues serving students

Food Pantry at UTEP continues serving students

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 8, 2020

As food insecurity and shortages continue to spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, UTEP’s Food Pantry stays operating to provide food items for undergraduate and graduate students.   As many students or someone from their households might...

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UTEP students can tell how they’re handling work or school from home by sending their pitch to ProspectorGallery@gmail.com

During quarantine, UTEP students live, work online

Exodis Ward, Contributor April 8, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life in the borderland.   El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and the City of El Paso have enacted many changes in hopes to slow the spread, resulting in a lot of shutdowns and minimizing community movement.   On March...

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UTEP announced Monday in an email to students a temporary change to its course grading policy that will allow professors to offer a “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grading option for spring 2020 courses.

UTEP announces new satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system due to pandemic

Anahy Diaz, Reporter April 6, 2020

UTEP announced in an email to students a temporary change to its course grading policy that will allow professors to offer a “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grading option for spring 2020 courses.   The aim of this change in policy is...

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SGA Elections affected by COVID-19

SGA Elections affected by COVID-19

Sven Kline, Contributor April 6, 2020

The UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) will begin campaigning through social media for elections this week with a featured Facebook Live debate from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m Tuesday, April 7.   Due to the “Stay Home, Work Safe”...

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. #SAAM2020 UTEP will offer virtual events and activities.

UTEP to host virtual events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor April 6, 2020

This month of April marks the 19th anniversary of the observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and UTEP will be hosting a series of virtual events intended to promote the advocacy, awareness and prevention of sexual assault.   Historically,...

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El Paso is one of the cities affected by Coronavirus.

Officials amend emergency directives, tighten restrictions

Exodis Ward, Contributor April 1, 2020

The City of El Paso announced in a virtual news conference that it has amended its emergency directive regarding business and civilian activity Wednesday evening, imposing even tighter restrictions.  All parks and recreational areas are...

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