University of Texas at El Paso

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University of Texas at El Paso

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Motto	Scientia et Humanitas
Motto in English	Knowledge and Humanity
Type	Public
Established	1914
Endowment	$315.5 million (2021)
President	Heather Wilson
Students	25,151 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates	21,117 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates	4,034 (Fall 2020)
Location	El Paso , Texas , United States
Campus	Urban, 420 acres
Colors	Orange and Blue
Nickname	UTEP Miners
Affiliations	University of Texas System
Mascot	Paydirt Pete
Website	www.utep.edu

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public university in El Paso, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System. UTEP was founded in 1914 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. It is the second-oldest institution in the University of Texas System and has grown to become a major research university.

History

UTEP was established in 1914 to provide education in mining and metallurgy, reflecting the region's mining industry. The university has since expanded its academic offerings to include a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. In 1949, the institution was renamed the Texas Western College, and in 1967, it became the University of Texas at El Paso.

Campus

The UTEP campus is known for its unique architecture, which is inspired by the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The campus spans 420 acres and includes state-of-the-art facilities for research, education, and athletics.

Academics

UTEP offers more than 70 undergraduate programs, over 75 master's programs, and 22 doctoral programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its programs in engineering, business, education, and health sciences.

Research

UTEP is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university conducts research in areas such as aerospace, biomedical engineering, cybersecurity, and environmental science.

Athletics

UTEP's athletic teams are known as the UTEP Miners. The university competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of Conference USA. The Miners have a rich history in college basketball, having won the 1966 NCAA Championship.

Notable Alumni

UTEP has produced many notable alumni, including Diana Natalicio, former president of UTEP, and Nate Archibald, a Hall of Fame basketball player.

Related Pages

• University of Texas System
• El Paso, Texas
• NCAA Division I
• Conference USA
• 1966 NCAA University Division Basketball Tournament

See Also

• List of universities in Texas
• Public university
• Research university

External Links

• Official website