The award is part of the Biden administration’s $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
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First-time college students enroll at UTEP in record numbers
“This year was a very important year as we rebounded from the pandemic,” a university official said.
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UTEP campus police do not carry Narcan, despite UT System approval
Other campuses, including Austin and San Antonio, have made the lifesaving medication available to campus police, students, and professors.
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UTEP raises income limit for free tuition program
Students with a family income of up to $75,000 will be eligible starting next fall.
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‘Why don’t we have something like this in El Paso?’
Former State Sen. Joe Christie talks about the genesis of El Paso Community College, its role in the region, and a new scholarship named for its first board chair.
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El Paso faculty say a pledge to end tenure is a political attack
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged to end tenure for new faculty hires at the state’s public colleges when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year.
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U. of Texas at El Paso adjuncts to receive $500 one-time payment after news of full-time faculty bonus
The new directive comes after President Heather Wilson announced a $1,200 one-time merit payment to faculty and staff who qualified for university benefits. That payment did not include some adjunct professors.
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UTEP faculty, staff to receive one-time $1,200 bonus
The one-time payment is a thank you for their work during the pandemic.
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El Paso higher education institutions will start spring semester as planned, despite COVID-19 increase
The Texas Faculty Association urged the delay of in-person learning. Leaders said they would be closely monitoring data but were moving ahead.
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Challenging. Heartbreaking. Stretched. El Paso college leaders reflect on 2021
Among the moments that made them proud: The first in-person commencement in two years and when a first-year dental student repaired their president’s tooth.