UTEP Graduate School

10/06/2025

Don’t miss our Fast Track Info Session coming up next week! Learn how to get a head start on your graduate degree while finishing your undergrad.

📅 Date: October 15
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom (link provided after RSVP)

✅ RSVP now on MineTracker: https://minetracker.utep.edu/event/11355833

09/30/2025

3MT Applications are NOW OPEN!

Apply here: https://utep.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=sidI0U1BqgQECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

09/24/2025

Get ready for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT): A fast-paced, high-impact competition where you’ll present your work in just 3 minutes. Please join us to learn more about the guidelines and competition rules for presenting your research.

It’s a powerful opportunity to showcase your work, sharpen your communication skills, and connect with a broader audience.

🎓 Join us to learn more about:
🔹Competition rules and eligibility
🔹Presentation guidelines
🔹Tips for success
🔹Key dates and deadlines

📅 October 6, 2025
RSVP Here: https://minetracker.utep.edu/event/11694358

Whether you're planning to compete or just curious, this session will help you get started.

Let your research speak — clearly, confidently, and in just 180 seconds.

09/23/2025

Graduate students — your research deserves the spotlight.

Get ready for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT): A fast-paced, high-impact competition where you’ll present your work in just 3 minutes, using only one slide, and absolutely no jargon.

Whether you're competing or cheering on your peers, 3MT is where complex ideas become clear, compelling, and unforgettable.

Mark your calendars: November 18

Let’s celebrate the power of clear communication, bold research, and graduate voices that matter.

09/23/2025

Join us on October 2 for an online information session to learn more about admission requirements, programs offered, and how to get started on your journey.

Whether you're exploring options or ready to apply, this session is a great place to start!

🗓️ Date: October 2
🖥️ Format: Online
🎓 Open to all prospective graduate students
RSVP on MineTracker:
https://minetracker.utep.edu/event/11343040

09/22/2025

Level Up Your Goals!
Join us for a HYBRID WORKSHOP on setting SMART Goals and building your Individual Development Plan (IDP)!

🗓 Date: Friday, October 3
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
📍 Location: In-person & online — your choice!
Register now on MineTracker!
https://minetracker.utep.edu/event/11357539

Whether you're planning your semester or your career, this session will give you the tools to stay on track and succeed. Don't miss it!

09/22/2025

Pedro Ferreira Da Silva is on a mission — and it’s launching straight into the future. As a Master's student in Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso, Pedro shares how the Fast Track Program gave him a head start on graduate school while still finishing his undergraduate degree.

In this video, Pedro reflects on his academic journey and the importance of networking. He also offers honest, practical advice to fellow UTEP students thinking about grad school.

Whether you’re an undergrad curious about the Fast Track Program, or simply curious about life as a graduate student in engineering, Pedro’s story is sure to inspire.

Learn more about the Fast Track Program at UTEP: https://catalog.utep.edu/admissions/graduate/fast-track/

Learn more about Graduate School at UTEP: https://www.utep.edu/graduate/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9KnY7Rp4LWM

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08/26/2025

Meet Antonio Shibata, a dedicated Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso. In this video, Antonio shares his graduate school journey — from academics to well-being and everything in between.

Antonio opens up about how he manages stress using campus resources, the supportive and unique community he’s found at UTEP, and the meaningful role he's played as a teaching assistant. He also offers thoughtful advice for students considering graduate school, making this video a must-watch for anyone.

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08/25/2025

Have a great first day back at UTEP!!! 🎉

08/12/2025

Meet April Hall — a passionate, driven graduate student pursuing her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Dual Credit and Teaching at UTEP.

In this second part of her spotlight, April reflects on what makes graduate school not only meaningful but deeply rewarding.

In this spotlight, April answers:
• What makes the UTEP graduate student experience unique?
• Have you found a sense of community or mentorship here?
• Was there a specific moment when you knew grad school was the right path?
• What are your plans after graduation?

April also shares one of the biggest misconceptions about graduate school — and why she genuinely loves the experience.

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