🍎 Looking for a career in education? Join us at the Fall 2026 Education Job Fair on Friday, November 13 from 9 AM–2 PM at the Starlight Event Center. Meet employers from across Texas and beyond hiring teachers, counselors, aides, administrators, and more! ✨ Network
✨ Explore opportunities
✨ Interview on the spot Bring your resume and dress professionally. 📄 View participating employers: utep.edu/education/resources… #PicksUp #UTEPCOED #EducationJobs #TeacherJobs #CareerFair #ElPasoJobs

A lifelong Miner. A mental health pioneer. A mentor to hundreds. As a child, Richard Salcido '78, '86 watched the 1966 NCAA Championship team capture the nation's attention and fell in love with UTEP. That passion led him to become a Miner himself and launch a career that would help transform mental health services across El Paso. A College of Education alumnus and 2022 Gold Nugget honoree, Salcido dedicated his life to expanding access to care, reducing stigma and training the next generation of mental health professionals. From helping open the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence to leading Family Service of El Paso for decades, he made a lasting impact on the community he served for more than 40 years. Even in retirement, he continues to mentor future counselors and give back. Read his story here: bit.ly/MNRichardSalcido #UTEP #MinerNation #UTEPAlumni #MentalHealth #GoldNugget

Congratulations to Brandon Vigil on being selected as a Charles Butt Scholar! 🧡💙 We’re proud to celebrate Brandon and this exciting achievement as he continues his journey as a future educator in Texas! ⛏️ #UTEP #UTEPCollegeOfEducation #CharlesButtScholar #TeacherEducation

The Mother Daughter Father Son Program kicked off its first event of the session on Saturday, October 3, 2026! Parents and students began their day at the new Texas Western House, where tour guides welcomed the group and provided a tour of the new building. They then continued their visit with a tour of the UTEP campus and attended a nursing simulation. It was a great opportunity for parents and students to explore the campus and learn more about what UTEP has to offer. We’re excited to kick off another session of the Mother Daughter Father Son Program! 🧡💙

Join the UTEP College of Education for the 2026–2027 Faculty Research Support Series! 📚✨ Connect with colleagues, explore research resources, and discover opportunities to collaborate throughout the academic year. ⛏️💙🧡

Congratulations to Vianey Perez-Rios on being selected as a Charles Butt Scholar! 🧡💙 We’re proud to celebrate Vianey and this exciting achievement as she continues her journey as a future educator in Texas! ⛏️ #utep #utepcollegeofeducation #charlesbuttscholar #teachereducation

On September 24, the UTEP Charles Butt Scholars 2026 Fall Gathering brought together our new and continuing scholars who are part of this prestigious scholarship program and the growing community of future educators. UTEP has been a proud Charles Butt Foundation partner for many years, supporting students preparing to become teachers.    The gathering was an opportunity to welcome our newest scholars, reconnect with continuing scholars, celebrate their accomplishments, and reflect on the important journey ahead. Through the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers and UTEP’s Miner Teacher Residency program, scholars receive not only financial support but also opportunities for hands-on preparation, coaching, professional development, and connection to a broader network of educators committed to serving Texas students. We are proud to welcome this new cohort of future teachers and grateful to continue building a community that recognizes the importance of well-prepared, supported, and committed educators.   Congratulations to our 2026 Charles Butt Scholara! We look forward to seeing the difference you will make in the lives of your future students and communities.

Celebrating Dr. Juan Martinez, our 2026 Gold Nugget recipient!

Thank you, Dr. Martinez, for sharing your story and inspiring our College of Education community. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and the impact you continue to make in education.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! ⛏️💙🧡

#UTEP #UTEPCollegeofEducation #GoldNugget #UTEPAlumni

Bringing Education Leaders Together at UTEP!   The UTEP College of Education was honored to host the Learning Policy Institute’s Culminating Conference for its Community of Residency Research and Practice from September 21–23.   We welcomed 12 educator preparation programs and universities from Texas and California, along with leaders from the Gates Foundation, Texas Education Agency, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, EdTrust, and other organizations committed to strengthening the educator workforce.   Throughout the three-day convening, participants connected, shared research and practices, visited local schools and districts, and engaged in meaningful conversations about teacher residencies, educator preparation, and building strong pathways into the teaching profession.   This gathering was an exciting opportunity to showcase UTEP’s work in teacher residency programs, Grow Your Own initiatives, and partnerships that help prepare the next generation of educators.   Thank you to all of our partners, colleagues, and participants for making this convening a meaningful space for collaboration, learning, and innovation. #PicksUp #UTEPCOED #LearningPolicyInstitute #TeacherResidency #EducatorPreparation #TeacherPreparation #GrowYourOwn #TeacherPipeline #FutureEducators

Congratulations to Ana Mack on being selected as a Charles Butt Scholar! 🧡💙 We’re proud to celebrate Ana and this exciting achievement as she continues her journey as a future educator in Texas! ⛏️ #UTEP #UTEPCollegeOfEducation #CharlesButtScholar #TeacherEducation

Big news for the UTEP College of Education! ⛏️🧡 UTEP’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program has been ranked the #1 Most Affordable Ed.D. Program in Texas for 2026 by EdDPrograms.org! Hear from Dr. Doran as we celebrate this exciting recognition and learn more about the program. Interested in taking the next step in your educational journey? Learn more about UTEP’s Doctor of Education program, its opportunities, and how to apply. utep.edu/education/academic-… #UTEP #UTEPCollegeofEducation #EdD #EducationalLeadership #UTEPMiners

Congratulations to Nayely Mejia on being selected as a Charles Butt Scholar! 🧡💙 Nayely is a graduate student in UTEP’s SPED SEL M.Ed. program and is working toward becoming a special education teacher in Texas. We’re proud to celebrate Nayely and this exciting achievement! ⛏️ #UTEP #UTEPCollegeOfEducation #CharlesButtScholar #TeacherEducation

Join us for an upcoming presentation on supporting student achievement and well-being. See flyer for details and registration. utep-edu.zoom.us/webinar/reg…

Congratulations, Dr. Tchoshanov! 🧡⛏🤙

UTEP’s Dr. Jesús Cisneros, Principal Investigator, and Dr. Azuri González, Co-Principal Investigator, are leading a new national research initiative focused on strengthening graduate STEM opportunities for low-income students.   UTEP, in collaboration with the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) and research partners from the University of New Mexico, the University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, has received a nearly $3 million award from the National Science Foundation to establish the S-STEM Hub: Translating Undergraduate Success into Graduate Opportunity.   The five-year initiative will bring together researchers from research-intensive universities to investigate how institutional practices and undergraduate experiences influence graduate STEM pathways for low-income students. Through collaborative, multi-institutional research, the Hub will generate evidence to help colleges and universities strengthen graduate opportunities and translate research into actionable institutional practices.   Read more: utep.edu/education/news/nsf-…

Congratulations to our newly promoted faculty! Please join us in celebrating Dr. Carrola, Dr. Convertino, and Dr. Asing Cashman on their well-deserved promotions! We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and the meaningful impact they continue to make on our students, the field of education, and our community. #PicksUp #UTEPCOED

#PicksUp to the Miner Teacher Residency Site Coordinator Team on receiving the 2026 President’s Meritorious Service Team Award and being recognized during Fall Convocation! 🎉   The team was recognized for its outstanding collaborative service and innovative, data-driven approach to preparing highly effective educators. Through mentoring hundreds of teacher residents, strengthening partnerships with regional school districts, advancing equitable educational practices, and improving outcomes for PK-12 students, the team has made a transformative and lasting contribution to UTEP, the Borderplex community, and the future of education.   We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement and the work of Cynthia Acosta Santillano, Joyce Asing Cashman, Ellen Baumler, Marco Delgado, Cynthia Donnelly, Erika Mein, Katrina Duarte-Meng, Celina Gamboa, Daniel Gomez, Rashan Isaac, Cristina Marin, Gloria Martinez, Erica Nash, Patricia Ocana, Jennifer Parker, Anaeva Rodriguez, and Susie Ruiz!   Congratulations! #UTEPCOED #MinerPride #TeacherResidency #EducationExcellence

Welcome back, Miners! ⛏️🧡💙

Ana, College of Education Senator and Bilingual Education major, is here to welcome you to Fall 2026!

Join us today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby to kick off the new semester.

🍿 Grab some snacks
🤝 Meet your advisors
📚 Learn about student organizations
🧡 Connect with the College of Education community

We’re excited to have you back and can’t wait to see what this semester brings. Picks Up! ⛏️

#UTEP #UTEPCollegeOfEducation #UTEPMiners #Fall2026 #BilingualEducation

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, UTEP’s College of Education and EPCC were excited to host the Moody Foundation Rural M-Pact Fund Retreat with partner district leaders from Anthony ISD, Fabens ISD, Fort Davis ISD, Fort Hancock ISD, and Tornillo ISD as well as enrollment services leaders from both UTEP and EPCC. Supported by funding from the Moody Foundation with technical assistance from US PREP, this initiative will work to expand postsecondary access and persistence, wrap-around support, and high-quality teacher preparation, including the paid Miner Teacher Residency, to better serve rural students across far West Texas/Borderlands. #UTEP #USPREP #EPCC #postsecondaryeducation

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Juan Martinez, our 2026 Gold Nugget recipient! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition ! 🧡⛏ The journey of 2026 Gold Nugget recipient Juan Martinez, Ed.D., ’93, ’96, ’17 is a testament to the transformational power of education. A first-generation college student and graduate of what is now the Woody L. Hunt College of Business and UTEP College of Education, Martinez built a career dedicated to helping students and educators overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Martinez now serves as the superintendent of Clint Independent School District. Reflecting on his career in education, he said, “I see my work as a mission of supporting students in realizing their potential and creating pathways to success.” Read more about the full list of 2026 Gold Nugget recipients here: utep.edu/homecoming/awards/g… #UTEPAlumni #DistinguishedAlumni #MinerPride #UTEP