A study by physiology researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that El Paso’s stay-at-home ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic had positive effects on the health and well-being of the region’s residents. Despite a shutdown of gyms and movement restrictions on non-essential activities, residents increased their fitness activity and closely monitored […]Read More
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Three UTEP tennis home matches, including today’s matchup with New Mexico, have been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 case in the program and subsequent contact tracing. The Miners’ matchups with Seward County Community College and UTSA, scheduled for Friday and Saturday respectively, have also been cancelled. UTEP is scheduled to return to action against […]Read More
The University of Texas at El Paso’s COVID-19 vaccination program may soon serve as a model for immunization efforts in Mexico’s largest state. “We are happy to share with our friends in the state of Chihuahua what we have learned in setting up a vaccination program that is running well,” said UTEP President Heather Wilson. […]Read More
The University of Texas at El Paso provided an update Thursday, noting that the college is continuing to administer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week to current students, faculty and staff. “Here at UTEP, we continue to vaccinate our students, faculty and staff who are at high risk,” UTEP President Heather Wilson said. […]Read More
The University of Texas at El Paso began administering doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Friday morning to current students, faculty and staff. The vaccine has been allocated to UTEP by the State of Texas. “We are fortunate to have talented students and faculty from the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing and […]Read More
Wednesday afternoon, University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccines that had been delayed in transit, forcing the college to delay their planned vaccination clinic for their high-risk faculty staff, and students, UTEP officials announced Tuesday the postponement of the clinic for Wednesday, and raised the possibility […]Read More
Friday morning University of Texas at El Paso officials announced their decision to postpone yet another graduation ceremony, due to the Covid-19 surge in the area. As with both the Spring and Summer in-person commencements, the decision to postpone the Fall ceremony was based public health conditions. UTEP President Heather Wilson released the following statement […]Read More
Ahead of the upcoming Fall semester, UTEP officials are making sure that all involved are informed and able to register, attend and teach. President Heather Wilson, Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Edens and SGA President Jessica Martinez will answer student questions and discuss plans for the fall semester, including the university’s four strategies to […]Read More