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UTEP alumnus David Cruz Jímenez won a prestigious international poetry award for his fourth poetry book "Lazarus," which took him nearly 15 years to complete.

UTEP alumnus wins prestigious international poetry award, $50K prize

Victoria Rivas, Contributor August 3, 2021

UTEP alumnus David Cruz Jímenez won a prestigious international poetry award for his fourth poetry book "Lazarus," which took him nearly 5 years to complete.  Cruz, 38, is a well-known Costa Rican poet who recently graduated from UTEP with a master's...

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Study abroad students travel again after over a year of uncertainty

Julia Lucero, Contributor August 3, 2021

UTEP study abroad students return to traveling after a year and half of programs and countries being shut down.   “I was happy to see at least at UTEP, the International Oversight Committee (IOC) was taking the role very seriously on recognizing...

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In-person immigration hearings in El Paso began in July

In-person immigration hearings in El Paso began in July

Julia Lucero, Contributor August 3, 2021

The Executive Office of Immigration Review announced that hearings  resumed in-person July 6 for non-detained individuals and master calendar cases in limited numbers at 15 immigration courts including in El Paso, in line with the U.S. President Joe...

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UTEP responds to new Title IX changes

UTEP responds to new Title IX changes

Victoria Rivas, Contributor August 3, 2021

The Department of Education announced LGBTQ+ students are now protected under Title IX.  The federal civil rights law, passed in 1972, protects students from discrimination based on sex in any education program that receives federal aid assistance.  On...

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Critical Race Theory in Texas: Education, legislation, and its effects on students

Critical Race Theory in Texas: Education, legislation, and its effects on students

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor July 30, 2021

Over the last couple of months, there have been a lot of discussions between politicians and academics on the topic of Critical Race Theory (CRT), the New York Time’s 1619 project, and on whether it should be taught in public schools.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott...

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UTEP sprinter Sean Baily is representing his native country of Jamaica at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the 400 meter dash.

UTEP Miners are well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor July 21, 2021

With the Tokyo Summer 2021 Olympics beginning July 23, some UTEP alumni, current and future UTEP students are looking to come back home with the gold.   The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event that occurs once...

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UTEP has introduced three lactation stations on campus to facilitate staff and students that are breastfeeding.

UTEP provides parents with stations to nurse

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor July 15, 2021

Being a mother is one of the most challenging jobs on earth and being a mother in college is even more complicated. Whether it’s staying up late and comforting a crying baby or pulling an all-nighter and studying for a final, being a mother...

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 UTEP unveiled its new learning studio for multimedia productions July 5.

UTEP unveils modern multimedia studio for students and staff

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor July 15, 2021

On July 5, UTEP unveiled a brand-new, high-tech learning studio made available for students and staff. The new learning studio provides multimedia resources meant to give projects and podcasts a proficient, adept feel. The new studio contains three...

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The Sunland Park Mall which opened in 1988 has added 12 new tenants in a bid to revitalize its property and add foot traffic.

Recreation and local flavor revitalizing Sunland Park Mall

Julian Hererra, Copy Editor July 13, 2021

El Paso’s Sunland Park Mall has revitalized its once desolate property with new shops and attractions that emphasize communal activities and local talent.   In recent years, reports have described Sunland Park Mall as “dying,” an idea...

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Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios' 'Loki" exclusively on Disney+.

Marvel’s ‘Loki’ searches for an identity

Victoria Rivas, Contributor July 13, 2021

“Loki,” premiered June 9 as the third film series of Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four.  The series streams exclusively on Disney+ and was directed by Kate Herron, best known for directing episodes of the Netflix series 'Sex Education.'  The...

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

UTEP announces additional COVID-19 relief grants available

Prospector Staff Report July 9, 2021

Eligible students of UTEP will be contacted by email from July 19 to Aug. 15 to apply for American Rescue Plan (HEERF III). The university will be contacting from 1000 to 2000 students per day to confirm their eligibility. Deferred Action for Childhood...

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The UTEP pharmacy program graduated its first class on May 15, 2021 with 40 students.

UTEP School of Pharmacy achieves full accreditation

Special to The Prospector July 9, 2021

Following a rigorous six-year process, The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Following a rigorous six-year process, The University...

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