Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering

Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering Welcome to UTEP's Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering The college is consistently ranked in the top 5 schools in the continental U.S.

Since its founding in 1913 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso has emerged to become a national leader in graduating Hispanic engineers with the real-world experience and academic foundation to change the face of engineering. Student research is key to the College of Engineering experience and our highly-trained gradua

tes are heavily recruited by the industry's leading companies. in awarding bachelor degrees to Hispanics and was recently named the number 1 graduate engineering school for Hispanics in the country*. Dr. Kennith Meissner, Dean of the College of Engineering, leads more than 120 faculty and staff in 7 academic departments and over 15 state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers. Academic departments include:
-Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Engineering Education & Leadership
- Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering
- Metallurgical, Materials & Biomedical Engineering

Today we remember Joe Gomez ’70, a proud UTEP alumnus, Engineering Advisory Board member, and loyal supporter of the Mig...
05/22/2026

Today we remember Joe Gomez ’70, a proud UTEP alumnus, Engineering Advisory Board member, and loyal supporter of the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering.

While Joe was not an engineering graduate himself, his impact on the engineering community was undeniable. Through his generosity, encouragement, and unwavering support of UTEP, he helped strengthen opportunities for our students and programs. More than anything, Joe will be remembered for the way he treated people, with warmth, humor, and genuine care.

Thank you, Joe, for being such an important part of the Loya Engineering family.

More than 500 graduates from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering crossed the stage this weekend to receive their d...
05/18/2026

More than 500 graduates from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering crossed the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas and celebrate years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. 🎓

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our graduates, families, faculty, and friends. See any familiar faces?

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More than 100 graduates from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering celebrated a major milestone alongside mentors, f...
05/17/2026

More than 100 graduates from the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering celebrated a major milestone alongside mentors, family, and friends during the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.

The hooding ceremony recognizes the dedication, research, and academic achievement required to complete an advanced degree. It also symbolizes a graduate’s transition into a community of scholars, innovators, and leaders prepared to make an impact in industry, research, and beyond.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

05/17/2026
Celebrating excellence today—watch the Engineering Graduate Hooding Ceremony live: http://srbpro.com/live
05/15/2026

Celebrating excellence today—watch the Engineering Graduate Hooding Ceremony live: http://srbpro.com/live

A milestone worth celebrating 🎓✨Join us as the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering honors the dedication, perseverance...
05/02/2026

A milestone worth celebrating 🎓✨

Join us as the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering honors the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of our master’s and doctoral graduates at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony. This special tradition marks the moment our students are formally hooded by their faculty advisors—symbolizing the completion of their advanced degrees and their contributions to the future of engineering.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ Doors Open & Graduate Check-In: 6:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets for family and guests will be shared during Spring 2026 finals week.

Let’s celebrate the next generation of innovators, researchers, and leaders. For more information: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/graduateceremony/

The Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shahriar Hossain as Chair of the...
05/01/2026

The Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shahriar Hossain as Chair of the Department of Computer Science.

A dedicated UTEP faculty member for 13 years, Dr. Hossain transitions from interim leadership to guide the department toward sustainable growth. His vision emphasizes faculty collaboration, strategic partnerships, AI innovation, and preparing students as adaptable leaders and problem-solvers across industries.

This marks an exciting new chapter for Computer Science at UTEP.

Read the full announcement: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/news/2026/may/shahriar-hossain-appointed-chair-of-the-department-of-computer-science.html

Computer Science Department at UTEP

Raise your pick, Miners—we did it! ⛏️🎉Thanks to you, Giving Day was a huge success: $21,128 raised and 85 donors strong ...
04/29/2026

Raise your pick, Miners—we did it! ⛏️🎉

Thanks to you, Giving Day was a huge success: $21,128 raised and 85 donors strong powering the future of Loya Engineering.

And we couldn’t have done it without our match challenge sponsor, Marathon Petroleum, whose support helped take our impact even further.

Every gift moves us forward—thank you for showing what Miner pride can do. 💙

04/23/2026

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Hawthorne
El Paso, TX
79902

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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