The UTEP Prospector's Ms. Diana Arrieta grabs the news!

"New provost aims to reach tier - one status"

¡Adelante, Diana!


Snippets from Diana's original article published online: Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

"UTEP official announced the appointment of Junius Gonzales as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective February 1.

"Gonzales was dean and professor of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida.

"It is through leadership and strong commitment to the university that strategic plans will be developed to help UTEP advance in its mission of progress.

"While advancing the university's mission of progress is a priority, achieving a nationally recognized research program by gaining tier - one status is also an objective.

"Through a firm academic and administrative leadership, the position of provost and vice president will contribute to pave the way for UTEP's continued success.

"[S]aid Jesus Navarrete, junior biology major, This new provost will have a lot to bring to the table, a fresh perspective ...

"[S]aid Janet Quiroz, junior industrial engineering major, I feel the new provost can bring some interesting perspectives on what the university needs to do in order to continue advancing..."

Way to go, guys! :)

¡Ora, UTEP!

¡Ora, MEChA!

¡Adelante, DESTINO!