The University of Texas at El Paso is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, founded in 1914. The Miners compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. UTEP is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is one of the largest HSIs in the United States, serving a predominantly Hispanic student body in the El Paso–Ciudad Juárez binational metropolitan region. UTEP is known for its programs in engineering, business, health sciences, nursing, and the liberal arts. The College of Engineering and the Hunt School of Dental Medicine are among the most respected programs in the region. UTEP's uniqu…