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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.

[Photo] UTEP Miners are well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor July 21, 2021

Former UTEP track and field athlete, Asa Guevera will represent Trinindad & Tobago in the 400 meter relay at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Members of the 1966 Texas Western national championship team accept the championship trophy.

[Photo] Baylor wins NCAA Championship to join UTEP as only Texas National Champions

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 6, 2021

Members of the 1966 Texas Western national championship team accept the championship trophy.

Junior guard Destiny Thurman  looks for an opening with two Blue Raider defenders closing down the down in a loss to MTSU March 12.

[Photo] Miners fall to Blue Raiders in C-USA women’s basketball semifinal

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

Junior guard Destiny Thurman looks for an opening with two Blue Raider defenders closing down the down in a loss to MTSU March 12.

UTEP senior Bryson Williams and junior guard Souley Boum compete against the Florida Atlantic Owls in the C-USA quarterfinals March 10.

[Photo] Miners fade late to Owls in foul plagued second half

Michael Cuviello, Daniel Lopez March 11, 2021

UTEP senior Bryson Williams and junior guard Souley Boum compete against the Florida Atlantic Owls in the C-USA quarterfinals March 10.

Senior Bryson Williams tries to work past a Kansas defender March 4.

[Photo] Men’s basketball looks to salvage its season at C-USA Tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 10, 2021

Senior Bryson Williams tries to work past a Kansas defender March 4.

UTEP sophomore Tessa Carlin goes on the offense against a Louisiana Tech defender in a 2-1 overtime win Feb. 28.

[Photo] UTEP soccer wins over Louisana Tech in overtime

UTEP sophomore Tessa Carlin goes on the offense against a Louisiana Tech defender in a 2-1 overtime win Feb. 28.

UTEP softball team, celebrates its first victory of the season over Northern Colorado Feb. 19.

[Photo] UTEP splits softballs series with Northern Colorado

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 24, 2021

Junior Serena Patterson spikes the ball over the net for a kill against UTSA Feb. 23.

Senior right-side hitter Cheyanne Jones strikes the ball over a  Blue Raider defender against Middle Tennesee State Oct. 18, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball closes out Blazers with a three-set sweep

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

Senior right-side hitter Cheyanne Jones strikes the ball over a Blue Raider defender against Middle Tennesee State Oct. 18, 2019.

UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives hard to the basket versus UAB Feb. 5.

[Photo] UTEP women extend win streak to 9

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 15, 2021

UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives hard to the basket versus UAB Feb. 5.

UTEP sophomore guard Keonte Kennedy  fights for a loose ball against the Rice Owls. Jan 8.

[Photo] Blazers stifle Miners with smothering defense

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor February 6, 2021

UTEP sophomore guard Keonte Kennedy fights for a loose ball against the Rice Owls. Jan 8.

Junior UTEP guard Sabine Lipe  works past  defender against UTSA Jan. 30.

[Photo] UTEP hosts UAB with a five-game win streak on the line

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

Junior UTEP guard Sabine Lipe works past defender against UTSA Jan. 30.

UTEP junior guard Souley Boum attempts to drive the lane against Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

[Photo] Miners go on the road for crucial series against Blazers

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor February 5, 2021

UTEP junior guard Souley Boum attempts to drive the lane against Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

UTEP junior point guard Jamal Bienemy  speeds past a USTA defender against the Roadrunners in a 67-51 win Jan. 30.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball split home and away series against UTSA

Daniel Lopez, Michael Cuviello January 31, 2021

UTEP junior point guard Jamal Bienemy speeds past a USTA defender against the Roadrunners in a 67-51 win Jan. 30.

UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives to the paint against a UTSA defender in a win over the Roadrunners Jan. 28.

[Photo] UTEP women’s basketball sweep UTSA, extends win streak to five

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 31, 2021

UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives to the paint against a UTSA defender in a win over the Roadrunners Jan. 28.

Sophomore guard Avery Crouse lays the ball up over a defender versus the Lady Techsters in Ruskin, Louisiana  Jan 22.

[Photo] UTEP women’s basketball sweep Louisiana Tech on road

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 25, 2021

Sophomore guard Avery Crouse lays the ball up over a defender versus the Lady Techsters in Ruskin, Louisiana Jan 22.

UTEP junior guard,  Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

[Photo] Miners take on the challenge of the 17th ranked Jayhawks

March 4, 2021

UTEP junior guard, Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

UTEP junior guard,  Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball continues inconsistent play with a series split

Daniel Lopez, Michael Cuviello January 25, 2021

UTEP junior guard Souley Boum drives to the basket between two Bulldog defenders, versus Louisiana tech Jan. 23.

UTEP sophomore guard Isis Lopes brings the ball up the court for the Miners in a 62-52 win over North Texas Jan. 16.

[Photo] UTEP women’s basketball split series with North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 17, 2021

UTEP sophomore guard Isis Lopes brings the ball up the court for the Miners in a 62-52 win over North Texas Jan. 16.

UTEP sophomores Katia Gallegos and Crouse double team Utah State guard Meagan Mendazona in Logan , Utah Dec. 13.

[Photo] UTEP women’s basketball comes up short in final seconds against Utah State

December 15, 2020

UTEP sophomores Katia Gallegos and Crouse double team Utah State guard Meagan Mendazona in Logan , Utah Dec. 13.

UTEP junior point guard Jaml Bienemy works around a defender against Arizona Dec. 12.

[Photo] UTEP basketball comes up short in Tucson

Daniel Lopez, Contributer December 15, 2020

UTEP junior point guard Jaml Bienemy works around a defender against Arizona Dec. 12.

UTEP sophomore quarterback Calvin Brownholtz warms up before his first career start versus North Texas Dec. 12,.

[Photo] Depleted UTEP football comes up short at North Texas

Michael Cuviello, sports editor December 14, 2020

UTEP sophomore quarterback Calvin Brownholtz warms up before his first career start versus North Texas Dec. 12,.

UTEP junior defensive back Dennis Barnes celebrates after a big play versus Abilene Christian, Sept. 20.

[Photo] UTEP Football goes on the road to face Rice Owls

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 27, 2020

UTEP junior defensive back Dennis Barnes celebrates after a big play versus Abilene Christian, Sept. 20.

UTEP senior forward Bryson Williams throws down a thunderous dunk on an aggreisive break to basket against the University of Texas at Permian Basin Nov. 26.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball starts the season with an easy win

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 26, 2020

UTEP senior forward Bryson Williams throws down a thunderous dunk on an aggreisive break to basket against the University of Texas at Permian Basin Nov. 26.

UTEP coach Kevin Baker motivates the women's basketball team as they take the court against New Mexico State Nov. 25.

[Photo] UTEP wins in overtime over Aggies, Gallegos leads with 25 points

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 26, 2020

UTEP coach Kevin Baker motivates the women's basketball team as they take the court against New Mexico State Nov. 25.

UTEP guard Souley Boum stretches a shot to the rim versus Southern Mississippi, Jan. 9.

[Photo] UTEP basketball set to tip-off season with big changes on board.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 24, 2020

UTEP guard Souley Boum stretches a shot to the rim versus Southern Mississippi, Jan. 9.

UTEP forward Bryson Williams pushes off defender as he looks for the score versus Marshall Feb. 15.

[Photo] UTEP announces basketball will be played without fans

Heriberto Perez, reporter November 24, 2020

UTEP forward Bryson Williams pushes off defender as he looks for the score versus Marshall Feb. 15.

The main goal or vision with the opening of the new center in Youngstown is to create a bridge between two of the nation’s largest and most significant manufacturing hubs in El Paso and Youngstown.

[Photo] UTEP expands manufacturing, aerospace research into Ohio

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

The main goal or vision with the opening of the new center in Youngstown is to create a bridge between two of the nation’s largest and most significant manufacturing hubs in El Paso and Youngstown.

The MLCIC Business Competition consists of teams (ranging from 1 to 6 members) attending a series of workshops  led by  subject matter experts on the Business Model Canvas.

[Photo] From health care tech to drones, business competition fosters innovation

Sven Kline, Contributor October 27, 2020

The MLCIC Business Competition consists of teams (ranging from 1 to 6 members) attending a series of workshops led by subject matter experts on the Business Model Canvas.

UTEP sophomore wide receiver Jacob Cowing looks in a pass versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 10.

[Photo] UTEP football to take on Charlotte if COVID permits

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 21, 2020

UTEP sophomore wide receiver Jacob Cowing looks in a pass versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 10.

UTEP junior Karoline Daland  competes in Lori Fitzgerald Cross Country meet in El  Paso  Sept 13, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP cross country runs its second event of the year at the OSU Invitational

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 21, 2020

UTEP junior Karoline Daland competes in Lori Fitzgerald Cross Country meet in El Paso Sept 13, 2019.

Dr. John Hadjimarcou, principal investigator, and Michael Garcia, co-principal investigator.

[Photo] Entrepreneurship challenge promotes green energy, sustainability

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 19, 2020

Dr. John Hadjimarcou, principal investigator, and Michael Garcia, co-principal investigator.

Dr. Philip Lavretsky, assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Biological Science, will be leading a study on hybridization that began in September.

[Photo] Pets released in the wild: Researchers investigate consequences of hybridization

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 13, 2020

Dr. Philip Lavretsky, assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Biological Science, will be leading a study on hybridization that began in September.

UTEP junior  defensive back Broderick Harrel celebrates after another big play from defense versus Abilene Christian Sept. 19.

[Photo] UTEP football travels to take on Louisiana Tech to open conference play

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 7, 2020

UTEP junior defensive back Broderick Harrel celebrates after another big play from defense versus Abilene Christian Sept. 19.

The 35-minute documentary centers around the tragic death of WVU freshman, Nolan Burch, in 2014, after joining an unsanctioned fraternity called Kappa Sigma.

[Photo] ‘Breathe, Nolan, breathe’: a documentary targeting the real-life horrors of hazing

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 3, 2020

The 35-minute documentary centers around the tragic death of WVU freshman, Nolan Burch, in 2014, after joining an unsanctioned fraternity called Kappa Sigma.

Senior forward Katarina Zec pushes the ball up court in win versus Florida Atlantic Jan. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] Katarina Zec leaves an impact at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 11, 2020

Senior forward Katarina Zec pushes the ball up court in win versus Florida Atlantic Jan. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

After the 2020 draft concluded Kahani Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

[Photo] How UTEP Football alumni has fared in the NFL

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2020

After the 2020 draft concluded Kahani Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

Newly appointed UTEP Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jake Logan.

[Photo] UTEP appoints Jake Logan as New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 15, 2020

Newly appointed UTEP Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jake Logan.

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.

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

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

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.

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

[Photo] UTEP to host virtual events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor April 6, 2020

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

UTEP’s Parking and Transportation Services.

[Photo] The shuttle system at UTEP has a lot to improve

Sven Kline, Contributor March 9, 2020

UTEP’s Parking and Transportation Services.

The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science opened the spring 2020 semester with its newest undergraduate degree offering – a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). The new degree is the campus’ latest effort in an ongoing mission of providing competitive academic and research opportunities at one of the most reasonable prices for a U.S. top tier university.

[Photo] UTEP introduces a new degree program to keep up with the demands of our changing climate

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter February 17, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science opened the spring 2020 semester with its newest undergraduate degree offering – a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). The new degree is the campus’ latest effort...

Cheruiyot ran in his first 5000m race and posted the third best time in Conference USA (C-USA) this season.

[Photo] Cheruiyot places second in Iowa State Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 17, 2020

Cheruiyot ran in his first 5000m race and posted the third best time in Conference USA (C-USA) this season.

The University Career Center (UCC) will host its annual Career Fair from Feb. 6-7 at the Union Building East.

[Photo] UTEP to host annual career fair

Anahy Diaz, Contributor January 27, 2020

The University Career Center (UCC) will host its annual Career Fair from Feb. 6-7 at the Union Building East.

The UTEP track and field team completed its first indoor event with a successful Saturday showing at the Texas Tech Corky Classic in the Sports Performance Center.

[Photo] UTEP sweeps 3000-meter run and Smith breaks school record at Corky Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 21, 2020

The UTEP track and field team completed its first indoor event with a successful Saturday showing at the Texas Tech Corky Classic in the Sports Performance Center.

Diane Golding, Ed.D., is the principal investigator of a three-year, $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will benefit Hispanic female students. The project is titled “Yes, She Can: Closing the STEM Hispanic Gender Gap.”

[Photo] Grant will enhance computer science students’ professional skills

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 19, 2019

Diane Golding, Ed.D., is the principal investigator of a three-year, $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will benefit Hispanic female students. The project is titled “Yes, She Can: Closing the STEM Hispanic Gender Gap.”

Border Tuner is a large-scale, participatory art installation by Mexican-born, Montreal-based artist Rafael Lozano Hemmer.

[Photo] Sister cities divided by a wall of metal, united by a bridge of light

Sven Kline, Contributor November 12, 2019

Border Tuner is a large-scale, participatory art installation by Mexican-born, Montreal-based artist Rafael Lozano Hemmer.

The UTEP Dinner Theatre rent costumes at the Union Breezeway.

[Photo] UTEP Dinner Theatre lends Halloween costumes to students and the public

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 28, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre rent costumes at the Union Breezeway.

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[Photo] UTEP announces provost search

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter October 28, 2019

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The University of Texas at El Paso’s Border Biomedical Research Center.

[Photo] U54 grant allows students to assist in cancer research

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor October 28, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso’s Border Biomedical Research Center.

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[Photo] ‘Real Women Have Curves’ celebrates Latina empowerment

Alejandra Molina, Contributor October 21, 2019

Photo courtesy of UTEP

NIH Awards $15.2M Grant to UTEP for Biomedical Training.

[Photo] UTEP receives $15. 2 million grant for national research program

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor October 14, 2019

NIH Awards $15.2M Grant to UTEP for Biomedical Training.

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