UTEP celebrates largest graduating class in its history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso says its largest graduating cohort ever, more than 3,140 students, will walk the stage to…
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UTEP warns lifting of Title 42 could disrupt commencement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is warning seniors and their families that the lifting of Title 42 could impact their graduation plans. Title 42 is…
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El Paso 4th graders learn about the legal system in mock trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday was career day for the fourth grade students at St. Clement’s Parish School. As part of the event, students…
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Chaparral Middle School robotics team to represent New Mexico at national competition
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Chaparral Middle School robotics team is heading to a national-level competition for the 6th year in a row! The…
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UTEP to host job fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s College of Education will be hosting its 2023 Spring Education Job Fair. The event will host school district and…
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LCPS adjusting next school year’s class schedules, requiring some students to attend longer hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools is adjusting its schedule for the next school year. House Bill 130 increases the required number…
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NMSU to form task force to fight future hazing, sexual assault incidents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says it plans to launch a task force to prevent hazing. The university’s basketball team…
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NMSU unveils southern New Mexico’s only autism medical diagnosis center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University is celebrating the new Papen-Aprendamos Autism Diagnostic Center. The center is housed…
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High school students tour William Beaumont Army Medical Center, learn about career opportunities
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — High School students from Las Cruces had the unique opportunity to tour the William Beaumont Army Medical Center this…
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Montwood High senior awarded $40,000 scholarship, paid Amazon internship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Montwood High School senior will soon be interning at Amazon. In addition to that new opportunity, Gael Sustaita is also…
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Texas House passes school safety bills in response to Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Tribune) — The Texas House on Monday passed legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’…
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FBI says threats against schools increased to 60% across the nation in 2022
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s school systems face security risks and threats such as acts of targeted violence and bomb threats. According to…
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YISD grant supporting military-connected students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you grew up in a military family, you know that many of the challenges you faced were different than those of your…
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Do’s and Don’ts of recycling in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is the home to the worldwide holiday – Earth Day. While we should be protecting and caring for our earth every day,…
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New rewarding financial education app for children and teens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is financial literacy month and FirstLight is celebrating by making financial education available to everyone. The…
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El Paso school intruder measures tested, some campuses fall short
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Is your child’s school safe? That is what the Texas school safety center is trying to determine. Safety and security audits…
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NM legislature allots $10.5 million to New Mexico State University to expand online educational services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s time for us to be able to take back our students!” New Mexico State University’s Global Campus is slated to…
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El Paso Water crews work to repair water main break at Fort Bliss
UPDATE: El Paso Independent School District officials confirm Bliss Elementary was affected by the water main break. Officials say they expect…
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UTEP student volunteers, prepare the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso for summer camp activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than two dozen University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) students volunteered their weekend morning to helping the Boys and…
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Willie Cager’s Celebration of Life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso basketball icon Willie Cager’s Celebration of Life will take place Friday at 7 p.m. in the Don Haskins Center at…
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El Paso alumni of Sul Ross State University to host benefit golf tournament April 29
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Sul Ross State University El Paso Alumni Chapter – The 915 Lobos – will hold an alumni golf tournament on Saturday, April…
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Keitha Adams is back as head coach of UTEP women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keitha Adams is making a return to UTEP as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Vice President and Director of…
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Miner Nation will rally to support UTEP through Raise Your Pick Giving Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raise Your Pick Giving Day is a community-wide giving day taking place today. It’s an opportunity to make a positive…
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New Mexico expands access to early childhood education
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – State legislators have approved additional funding for New Mexico Pre-K services, allowing for a 40% expansion of the…
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UTEP Dance Team arrives in El Paso after winning National Championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Dozens of proud parents, family and friends greeted the members of the University of Texas at El Paso dance team and their…
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The El Paso Museum of History welcomes new accessibility initiatives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Happening every second Saturday of each month, low Sensory Saturdays will feature dimmed lights, lowered volume in exhibits,…
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Do-Gooder: Retired soldier gives back to the El Paso community through art
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)- If you ask the students at Revelation Christian Academy in west El Paso how they describe their art teacher, they say, “Mrs.…
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NMSU announces new interim Chancellor following Arvizu resignation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the appointment of Jay Gogue as interim chancellor after Chancellor…
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NMSU Chancellor announces “accelerated” transition to allow search for permanent chancellor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu posted a letter to the NMSU community saying he was accelerating the transition to allow…
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Canutillo high school reacts after “Senior Assassin” prank left students fearful during school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of Canutillo High school seniors were placed on in-school suspension after a prank made fellow students afraid. A…
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