NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 21, 2026Hillsborough
UTEP Sets Record With $67.5 Million in Donations
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) raised a record-breaking $67.5 million in donations during the 2026 fiscal year. This achievement marks the first time the university has surpassed $60 million in annual contributions, even as other schools face funding challenges.
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This record funding helps the university maintain academic quality and support research while other institutions are struggling with declining enrollment and budgets.
Key Facts
- UTEP raised $67.5 million in donations for the 2026 fiscal year.
- This is the first time in the university's history that annual donations have exceeded $60 million.
- The university expects student enrollment to increase in the fall of 2026.