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UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio announced her retirement from the university May 22, 2018.

President reflects on tenure as her last semester comes to a close

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor May 7, 2019

Irreplaceable. It’s a common word used by the community to describe UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio, who has played an extremely impactful role in the UTEP, El Paso and Cd. Juárez communities for decades. Her efforts to achieve access and excellence...

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Campaign launched to honor President Natalicio, ‘Thank You for 30’

Campaign launched to honor President Natalicio, ‘Thank You for 30’

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2018

Dr. Diana Natalicio has served the UTEP, El Paso and Cuidad Juárez communities for more than four decades. When news broke that Natalicio would be retiring as UTEP President, it shook the entire city of El Paso. To thank her for her years of service...

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President Diana Natalicio reflects on the last 30 years leading UTEP

President Diana Natalicio reflects on the last 30 years leading UTEP

March 20, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhUyJXz2K0Y Diana Natalicio was only supposed to be at UTEP for one year. But that one year turned into a 45-year legacy on campus and 30 years as UTEP’s president. Read the full story here: https://goo.gl/H7HiXX Video...

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President Diana Natalicio reflects on the last 30 years leading UTEP

President Diana Natalicio reflects on the last 30 years leading UTEP

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2018

Diana Natalicio was only supposed to be at UTEP for one year. But that one year turned into a 45-year legacy on campus and 30 years as UTEP’s president. Her tenure consists of awards and recognitions including the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, a spot...

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Natalicio addresses DACA's temporary victory

Natalicio addresses DACA’s temporary victory

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor March 1, 2018

UTEP President Diana Natalicio and UT System Chancellor William McRaven have continued to show their support for DACA recipients after the Supreme Court said no to Trump's request to review lower court decisions that keep DACA alive. "At UTEP, we...

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UTEP students stand against the removal of DACA

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor September 5, 2017

  UTEP students and professors spoke against the removal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that had protected 800,000 immigrants from being deported. DACA students at UTEP spoke at the Union Breezeway to give testimony...

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“I cannot think of anyone else who is as deserving of this recognition.”

“I cannot think of anyone else who is as deserving of this recognition.”

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 28, 2017

As students go day-by-day in their normal school routine, an unsung hero plans and innovates new ideas to better their school. UTEP President Diana Natalicio was listed on Fortune Magazine’s fourth-annual 2017 list of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders....

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UTEP President Diana Natalicio was named TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. She has served as UTEP President for 20 years.

A spring of ups and downs for Natalicio

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 3, 2016

As the semester dwindles down, UTEP President Diana Natalicio reflects on the past semester and what is to come. From suffering cardiac arrhythmia while she was walking to the Student Union in February, to being named as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most...

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Natalicio named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential

Jose Soto and Amanda Guillen April 21, 2016

TIME Magazine named UTEP President Diana Natalicio as one of their 2016 100 Most Influential People In The World on April 21 under the leaders category, among such notables as President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President...

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ASARCO Site Custodial Trustee Roberto Puga and UTEP President Diana Natalicio.

UTEP and ASARCO Collaborate for Exhibit

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief April 12, 2016

The long-standing collaboration between ASARCO and UTEP didn’t end when the smokestacks were brought down on April 13, 2013. The partnership continues and one of the more visual ways is through the exhibit, “ASARCO in El Paso: A Visual History of...

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Natalicio in stable condition, officials say

Natalicio in stable condition, officials say

Amanda Guillen February 23, 2016

As of Monday, UTEP officials have not released the details of UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s health, although they said she is in stable condition. UTEP Executive Vice President Richard Adauto released a statement Monday saying, “Dr. Natalicio...

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UTEP President Natalicio collapses on campus

UTEP President Natalicio collapses on campus

Javier Cortez, Reporter February 18, 2016

At 1:30 p.m. UTEP President Diana Natalicio collapsed on campus, and is now in stable condition at a local hospital, where she is undergoing further medical evaluation. Natalicio was walking to the Student Union East building to vote on the presidential...

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