ALT A group of people stands on a football field, with UTEP's Sun Bowl Stadium and mountains in the background. They are wearing casual clothing, some with orange and blue accessories. The field has a clear sky above.

ALT A group of people are seated inside a Miner Metro bus, wearing colorful scarves with various UTEP logos and designs. They are looking towards the camera, with some smiling. The bus has large windows, offering a view of the street outside.

ALT Two people are sitting and smiling at a table during an event in UTEP's Union Building East. One of them is holding a bag with text reading "Honoring the Class of 1976 Golden Grad Reunion." Flowers and glasses are visible on the table, and others are seated in the background. The setting appears to be a gathering or celebration.

ALT A group of people are seated around tables at a formal indoor event, the Golden Grads Luncheon on the UTEP campus. The tables are covered with gold tablecloths and have floral centerpieces. Attendees appear engaged and are dining while listening to someone speaking out of view.

ALT The UTEP Homecoming Court on stage under bright lights, with some holding pom-poms. They appear to be celebrating or performing. The background is a curtain illuminated in blue. Spectators are visible in the foreground.

ALT A group of UTEP cheerleaders is performing on stage under bright blue lighting. Two individuals in the front are adorned with large, decorative mums. Others are seen in the background wearing "UTEP" uniforms, holding pom-poms.

ALT UTEP Head Football Coach Scotty Walden wears an orange shirt speaks into a microphone on stage alongside cheerleaders holding pom-poms, standing in front of a blue curtain.

ALT UTEP Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Michael “Mike” Brochu stands and gestures towards an audience in UTEP's Union Cinema. The audience is seated and clapping, and some people are standing in the background holding pom-poms.

ALT Hands in blue gloves holding a petri dish with several brown kissing bugs inside, viewed from below. Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi – or T. cruzi – is primarily spread by the blood-feeding insects.

ALT A group of people in a festive setting in UTEP's Union Cinema, wearing UTEP-themed apparel, are cheering energetically. They hold pom-poms and signs that say "Picks Up" and "Let's Go Miners." The atmosphere is lively and filled with school spirit.

ALT A group of enthusiastic fans wearing UTEP merchandise are seated in UTEP's Union Cinema, cheering and holding foam fingers. They display signs of support for the UTEP Miners, creating an energetic and lively atmosphere.

ALT A branch with clusters of red berries and green leaves is in focus in the foreground. In the blurred background, a beige building at UTEP with large windows and an entrance is visible. The setting appears to be urban with a few people and vehicles in sight.

ALT A large, multi-story building with a modern architectural style featuring beige and brick red walls on the UTEP campus. In the foreground, there are tree branches with green leaves, and some greenery at the base. The sky is overcast.

ALT A sidewalk at the University of Texas at El Paso lined with greenery and palm trees. People are walking, and two individuals in the foreground are engaged in conversation. Buildings with Southwestern architecture are visible in the background.

ALT Dry, orange trumpet-shaped flowers scattered on a textured gray surface.

ALT Two men wearing gloves are examining a table filled with crumpled fabric. A projection on the wall reads "Ejercicios en Entendimiento (Exercises in Understanding)" by Tanya Aguiñiga. The setting is an art exhibit in a gallery.

ALT A group of cheerleaders from The University of Texas at El Paso is performing on a grassy area on the UTEP campus, holding up large letters that spell "MINERS." They are wearing blue and orange uniforms. Some cheerleaders are elevated in stunts while others hold pom-poms.

ALT The 2026 UTEP Distinguished Alum and Gold Nuggets dressed in semi-formal attire stand on a grassy area in the UTEP campus before dawn, with a marching band in the background. Some individuals are holding goody bags and pom-poms.

ALT The 2026 UTEP Homecoming Court is gathered around university president Heather Wilson in an orange suit, smiling and conversing outdoors on the UTEP campus.

ALT Three members of The Marching Miners band stand together, each holding a trombone. They are wearing uniforms with navy, orange, and white colors, topped with white hats featuring orange plumes.

ALT A large group of people is arranged around the UTEP logo at the Sun Bowl Stadium on a football field, likely for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), as seen by the logo at the center. The participants include individuals in athletic wear, cheerleader outfits, and casual clothing.

ALT A group of people stands at Sun Bowl Stadium, each wearing a sash. Among them is UTEP mascot Paydirt Pete.

ALT A group of people is gathered under a canopy selecting potted plants on the UTEP campus. The scene includes a table with plants and informational signs. In the background, trees and a building are visible, with a cart nearby holding additional plants.

ALT Three individuals are engaged in a plant-related conversation outdoors at UTEP's FloraFest, under a shaded canopy. They are holding and examining potted plants. One person points to something while another listens attentively. Several booths with blue tents and a wagon with supplies are visible in the background.

ALT Three people hold potted plants at UTEP's Florafest, and outside plant sale on campus.

ALT A community plant sale is taking place outdoors on a grassy area on the UTEP campus. People browse plants displayed in pots under shade structures. In the background, there is a large beige building with architectural details. Blue skies and trees are visible around the event.

ALT UTEP Mascot Paydirt Pete holds a pickaxe and poses with El Paso Chihuahuas mascot Chico the chihuahua.

ALT Two individuals stand outdoors at the Chihuahuas game, both wearing UTEP hats. One person is in a yellow tie-dye shirt with "Picks Up" written on it. The background shows a crowd and stadium architecture.

ALT A large group of people wearing matching orange UTEP shirts pose together in an outdoor area in Southwest University Park.

ALT Four individuals are standing together at a baseball stadium. Three are wearing Texas Western jerseys and one is in striped orange. The field and seating areas are visible in the background.

ALT The image shows cheerleaders from UTEP performing with pom-poms raised. They are outdoors with a building steps in the background.

ALT The Chi Omega sisters, standing outdoors, with arms around each other, are joyfully lifting their legs in a coordinated manner at the 1986 UTEP Homecoming pep rally. Some wear shirts with the Greek letters "ΧΩ" visible. Trees can be seen in the background.

ALT A person speaks into a microphone while holding up a copy of "El Burro" magazine, which features a cover image of a performer. The individual wears a suit, tie, and a hat made from a paper bag. A name tag is visible on the suit.

ALT This image is a collage from a 1986 issue of NOVA magazine. It includes a central large bonfire and various smaller photos: a person holding a microphone and yearbook, a group running a race, someone reading, people interacting with a vending machine, and cheerleaders holding pompoms. The top center text reads “HOMECOMING ’86.”

ALT A person with face paint resembling the Mexican flag holds a small Mexican flag. They are wearing a green jersey with "Mexico" printed on it. An American flag and a beige building are visible in the background of the UTEP campus.

ALT A marching band in ornate uniforms stands in formation outdoors on the UTEP campus. The group is dressed in black hats and dark uniforms with red accents, holding brass instruments and drums. Trees and a grassy area are visible in the background.

ALT A group of people stand under a canopy, facing forward with their right hands on their chests. Some wear shirts with Mexican symbols and hold small flags. Trees are visible in the background on the UTEP campus.

ALT Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León, Cónsul General of Mexico, in formal attire waves a large Mexican flag on an outdoor stage. Next to them, a uniformed individual salutes. Several others stand and applaud behind them. Trees and a sunny sky are visible in the background.

ALT UTEP mascot Paydirt Pete, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a pickaxe, stands in a baseball field with El Paso Chihuahuas mascot Chico the chihuahua.

ALT Three students smile under an orange canopy at an outdoor event on the campus of The University of Texas at El Paso. The person in the middle wears a shirt with "UTEP" on it. Trees and more people are visible in the background.

ALT Sun Bowl Stadium at night with a crowd in the stands. People are waving large flags with the UTEP logo on the sideline. The scoreboard and field display "UTEP." Smoke is visible in the background, possibly from fireworks or effects.

ALT The UTEP marching band in colorful uniforms, featuring blue, white, and orange, performs energetically under bright stadium lights. Each band member wears a tall hat adorned with an orange plume, and they play brass instruments.

ALT A group of people are at the football game, with two individuals in the foreground smiling and making a "picks up" hand gesture. They're surrounded by others in the crowd. The atmosphere is lively, with bright stadium lighting.

ALT A group of people wearing UTEP merchandise stand and sit in a crowded Sun Bowl Stadium at night. Stadium lights illuminate the scene, and more spectators can be seen in the background.

ALT A group of people enjoy UTEP's Minerpalooza, an outdoor night event, some smiling and raising their arms. One holds a drink. They stand on grass with lights illuminating the background.

ALT UTEP spirit teams are performing a routine outdoors. A cheerleader is being lifted high into the air by the group. In the background, a stage displays "Minerpalooza 2026." Other performers and a marching band are visible on the grass, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

ALT A group of people including UTEP President Heather Wilson smiling and posing with a decorated frame that reads "NSSLHA UTEP 2026 MINERPALOOZA." They are at an outdoor event with booths and a stage in the background.

ALT A group of people posing outdoors at UTEP's Minerpalooza, with some wearing shirts featuring the logo of the UTEP Miners. The background includes several other people, trees, and canopy tents.

ALT Panoramic view of a Sun Bowl Stadium with a large orange "MINERS" logo on the field. The stands are partially filled with people, and a clear blue sky is above. There are mountainous terrains in the background.

ALT A person is holding an American flag while descending Sun Bowl Stadium bleachers with a group. The setting is a bright day with a clear blue sky. Others in the group are also descending the steps, and a large stadium structure is visible in the background.

ALT A group of uniformed military personnel stand outdoors, saluting. They wear dark navy uniforms and white hats with gold insignia, standing against a partly cloudy sky and a hilly landscape.

ALT Rows of firefighter boots with yellow accents are placed on top of shoeboxes, arranged on stadium seats.

ALT A person with dark hair is shaking hands with an individual at a booth under orange canopies. The booth has materials and a laptop, and another individual is seated nearby, smiling. The setting appears to be a fair or event with informational tables at UTEP's Centennial Plaza.

ALT Two people are shaking hands outdoors at a table covered with a light blue cloth. The table holds devices, papers, and a 3D printer. One of the individuals is wearing a shirt featuring the La Nube logo. There are trees and a building in the background at UTEP's Centennial Plaza.

ALT Four people are standing on a grassy field surrounded by trees and buildings. They are smiling and making hand gestures. Some are carrying backpacks, and one is holding a water bottle. Orange tents and a blue structure are visible in the background on UTEP's Centennial Plaza.

ALT Two people enjoy an inflatable slide labeled "Zip Line" outdoors at UTEP's Centennial Plaza. One is in the foreground holding onto a zip line rope, while the other is further back on the slide. The sky is bright with scattered clouds.