5 UTEP graduates selected for teaching, researching around the world
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Five recent University of Texas at El Paso graduates have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Wednesday,…
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UTEP, UACJ hosts Water Week 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The University of Texas at El Paso, along with the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, hosts Water Week to provide more…
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Former UTEP professor provides statement regarding aerospace NSF investigation
UPDATE (FEB. 10)- Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri, the former UTEP professor, has provided the following statement regarding being cleared in the aerospace NSF…
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$30 million gifted to UTEP’s Engineering program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Miguel Loya, a local businessman and UTEP alumnus, has donated $30 million dollars to UTEP’s engineering program. It’s the…
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Max Grossman’s case dismissed by judge
Editor’s note: this story has been updated to reflect new court paperwork obtained by ABC-7 that shows Max Grossman’s case was dismissed by an El…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: What’s new at UTEP and NMSU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fall semesters at UTEP and NMSU are fast approaching. NMSU begins the fall semester on Wednesday, August 20, while…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: “Pay for play” in college sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new era is beginning in college sports…beginning July 1, it’s the era of schools paying student-athletes directly. It’s…
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I-10 Rivalry weekend: NMSU’s Navajo connection hoping for win over UTEP on Saturday’s “Thanksgiving Weekend”
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial…
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NMSU Navajo broadcaster makes history alongside Native American player Shiyazh Pete
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY – What’s new at UTEP and NMSU for the fall semester
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As UTEP and NMSU begin the fall semester, there are new programs and services for students at both universities. There’s…
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UTEP receives $2.3M grant to help migrant farm workers get high school equivalency certificate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP has received a $2.3 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue their work in helping…
Continue Reading UTEP engineering students to go to international rocket competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students part of UTEP’s Sun City Rocket Team will be preparing for liftoff to this year’s Spaceport America Cup. This year…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: UTEP President Heather Wilson on the Sun Bowl Uplift project and other topics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday, UTEP President Heather Wilson is the guest on ABC-7 Xtra. She is joined in the first segment by the head of…
Continue Reading UTEP receives $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation for UTEP Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Health Foundation awarded UTEP a $4.5 million matching grant for UTEP’s new initiative called “UTEP…
Continue Reading UTEP looking for new aerospace center leader
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced they are looking for the next individual to lead the aerospace center at the university. The university has…
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Special Report: Wonder Boy Walden
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In late November of 2023, when UTEP was on the hunt to find a head coach to create a new era of Miner Football, UTEP…
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UTEP Miners hit the road for games against Louisiana Tech and Sam Houston State
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners, coming off two home game wins, have the first of two road games this Thursday night against Louisiana Tech,…
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ABC-7 First Alerts: Cloudy skies Tuesday, rain chances return this week
The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the return of rain chances through the holiday weekend. The rain chances will…
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Scattered High Clouds for Saturday’s Annular Solar Eclipse
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — This Saturday, the Borderland will be right in the path of the annular solar eclipse! The high cirrus clouds won’t block your…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Thunderstorm potential east, windy west, cooler temps arrive this week
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for thunderstorm potential for the area east this afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for thunderstorms…
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The Rise of Rey Flores: From walk-on to a leader at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — Beating Boise State Friday was big for the entire UTEP Football program but for running back and wide receiver Rey Flores, it’s a…
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UTEP Miners know the offense is struggling but they aren’t pushing the panic button just yet
EL PASO, Texas — It’s by no means been the start to the season UTEP wanted or thought they would have but maybe it’s just what they need. The Miners…
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Former Miner Jacob Cowing continues to Live Like Luke at Arizona
EL PASO, Texas — Standout wide receiver Jacob Cowing continues the #livelikeluke legacy at Arizona. Cowing had been dubbed to wear the No. 2 for…
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UTEP start season 0-2 after falling to Oklahoma 45-13 ahead of the Battle of I-10
EL PASO, Texas — The 45-13 scoreline might not show it but UTEP displayed some true grit and promise for the future of the season in their loss to…
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Miners enter highly anticipated season with something they haven’t had in over a decade: a three-time starting quarterback
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP enters the season with the most expectation and anticipation a Miners team has had in years, but they also enter with…
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UTEP Soccer fall 3-0 in 6 minute blitz from UC Davis in season opener
EL PASO, Texas — After going 4-12 last season the Miners were looking to make a splash in their home opener against UC Davis, but the Aggies had…
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UTEP Soccer delivers a masterclass performance in their 12-1 exhibition win over Sul Ross State
EL PASO, Texas — The Miners picked up some big time momentum with a 12-1 win over Sul Ross State in their last exhibition game before the regular…
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El Pasoan Rey Flores brings a wealth of versatility and experience to UTEP this season
EL PASO, Texas — The countdown to UTEP’s home opener against North Texas is on and with that anticipation for the season is building. The Miners…
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UTEP Football manage high expectations on day one of fall camp
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Football officially began fall camp Thursday, 30 days ahead of their home opener against conference opponent North Texas. For…
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Past and present Miners ‘pick’ apart the competition and shine at the World Athletic Championships
EL PASO, Texas – For years now UTEP track has had a storied history, but this past weekend at the World Athletic Championships, the pedigree was…
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