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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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Stuck inside? There are still plenty of activities you can do while you self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.

Miners on Monitors: How UTEP is promoting student engagement in the midst of a pandemic

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor April 14, 2020

As folks remain under quarantine, UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) invites all Miners to remain connected this semester through engaging virtual activities — a series of activities SELC calls “Miners on Monitors.”.   Despite...

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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 women’s basketball future looking good

UTEP women’s basketball future looking good

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

The 2019-2020 season came to an abrupt halt for the UTEP women’s basketball team in Frisco, Texas with the Conference-USA tournament canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the year the squad displayed a unique blend of senior leadership and freshman...

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UTEP Head Coach Rodney Terry voices his displeasure versus New Mexico State  as UTEP President Heather Wilson and former El Paso congressman Beto O' Rourke look on from third row  Dec. 3, 2019.

UTEP men’s basketball: The shine is already fading

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 13, 2020

Finishing up the 2018-2019 season, UTEP Miner fans were convinced that the eight-win campaign was a time of development and growing for the team. With seven players sitting out the season due to transferring or grades, the addition of these players to...

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UTEP fullback Forest Mckee sets up block for Kavicka Johnson on screen pass at the University of Alabama Birmingham Nov. 23, 2017.

UTEP football player announces he tested positive for COVID-19

April 12, 2020

UTEP senior fullback Forest McKee announced on twitter today that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, April 3. Previously UTEP President Heather Wilson announced that three staff members and one student had tested positive as of April 2. With...

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Incoming UTEP transfer guard Adam Hess moves around defender for Salt Lake Community College against Utah State University Eastern Feb. 22.

UTEP men’s basketball adds outside shooting with swingman Adam Hess

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 10, 2020

According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein swingman Adam Hess of the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), Bruins has committed to transfer to UTEP.  Hess as a freshman, averaged 7.6 points a game shooting 46% from the field and 43% from the 3-point...

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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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North Alabama sophomore guard Christian Agnew looks to shoot over Jacksonville defender in win Jan. 2.

UTEP men’s basketball adds first transfer during offseason

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 9, 2020

North Alabama sophomore guard Christian Agnew has committed to UTEP according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Agnew is 6-2, 190-pound native of Detroit that will have two seasons of athletic eligibility remaining. In two seasons for the North Alabama...

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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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The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 5

The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 5

Prospector Staff Report April 8, 2020

In this week's podcast: Valeria Olivares analyzes the latest coronavirus memes and trends circulating the internet, Bryan Mena reviews the new Nintendo Animal Crossing game and Michael Cuviello discusses the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s...

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