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or UTEP. Many departments and organizations host events for alumni during the week-long celebration and students participate in spirit competitions throughout the week. The celebra- tion includes an Official Pep Rally, football game, presentation of Homecoming Court
and Distinguished Alumni, and recognition of outstanding achievements of notable alumni, known as Gold Nuggets. Join the excitement, connect with fellow Miners, and show your Miner pride during Homecoming 2024!
A TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
The University of Texas at El Paso received the R1 designation (doctoral university with very high research activity) by the Carnegie Clas- sification of Institutions of Higher Education in December 2018, and it was reaffirmed in 2022. UTEP is one of only 146 universities out of nearly 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the U.S., placing it in the top 4% of all universities when it comes to research.
MINER GUIDE 2024 - 2025 • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO