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Life After Football: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Walk-On Ruben Munoz ’12 Turns Discipline Into Law Enforcement Career

From walk-on to special agent, Ruben Munoz ’12 proves there is purpose after football. Read more here

Alumna Valeria Delmar ’07 Encourages Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Students to Turn Their Bilingual Superpower into Worldwide Opportunities

Valeria Delmar ’07 turns language into global opportunity, inspiring students to pursue careers ranging from courtrooms to the FIFA World Cup stage. Read more here

Building Care with Purpose: Claudia Yagel ’11’s Mission Through Yagel Therapy Services  

Discover how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumna Claudia Yagel ’11 is transforming pediatric therapy and making it accessible in El Paso through Yagel Therapy Services.  Read more here

Building Success: How alumnus Christopher Villa ’98, ’07 Turned Setbacks into Purpose

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumnus Christopher Villa ’98, ’07 turned career setbacks into a path toward building Helix Solutions and strengthening El Paso through data-driven impact. Read more here

Building a Legacy: How Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Shaped Miguel A. Loya ’77 and His Major Impact

From first-generation student to global success, Miguel A. Loya ’77 shares the moments that shaped his journey and inspired his $30M gift. Read more here

More Than an Engineer: A Q&A with Dr. Roger Gonzalez ’86

As a proud graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Dr. Roger V. Gonzalez ’86 found more than a degree — he found belief in his potential. As a department chair and LIMBS International founder, he’s helping engineers create global impact. Read more here

Brewing Good Fortune: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alum Ileana Cabada ’11 Brings Global Tea Culture to El Paso

Finance alumna Ileana Cabada, ’11, turned her global studies and data-driven career into a full circle moment in El Paso. Now owner of fubatea — a Taiwanese-inspired tea shop across from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ — Cabada, blends culture, community and good fortune one cup at a time. Read more here

Where It All Began: The Journey of Jane Little Botkin '74 from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to Award-Winning Author

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alum Jane Little Botkin — award-winning author, historian and former Miss El Paso 1971. From balancing campus life and pageants to launching a writing career at 65, she credits Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for shaping her path and will release a new book on El Paso’s history in February 2027. Read more here

Breaking Barriers: Kitty Pearsall’s Legacy as a Woman Engineer and Mentor

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ alumna Kitty Pearsall ’71 reflects on a trailblazing engineering career at IBM and a lifelong commitment to mentoring women in technology. Read more here

From a Chance Meeting to Shared Future: Kim & Martin Mendivil’s Story Beginning at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ

Kim and Martin Mendivil’s love story began with a chance meeting at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and grew through long-distance commitment and Miner pride. Today, they’re raising two sons and passing their love for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to the next generation. Read more here

New Culture, New Perspective: Estefania De La Torre, Class of 2026, on a Semester in Seoul

See why study abroad matters as Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ marketing major Estefania shares how her semester in South Korea shaped her education and confidence. Read more here

Miner Devotion: The Start of a Lifetime of Memories  

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Ignacio and Cecilia Lujan’s story started with a simple encounter at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Union. Read more here

One Class That Changed Everything: Christopher Porter’s Journey

Christopher Porter ’01 planned for football, but a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ professor’s guidance helped redirect his path to a nationally recognized legal career. Read more here

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumna Crystal Saavedra’s Path to Public Service 

Crystal Saavedra’s ’14 ’21 journey has taken her from El Paso to Washington, D.C., around the world, and back. From internships and the Archer Fellowship to working under former Vice President Kamala Harris, she shares how Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ shaped her path in public service and leadership. Read more here