UTEP prepares for Mountain West debut with celebratory event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
UTEP held a pep rally on June 26 in anticipation of its move to the Mountain West Conference on July 1. The school emphasized a return to traditional rivals, with athletic director Jim Senter highlighting the significance of the long-awaited transition. A new fundraising phase was announced, supported by a $2.5 million pledge. This move marks a completion of a journey for UTEP fans, who have waited nearly 28 years for this opportunity to change conferences.
- •UTEP celebrates its upcoming move to the Mountain West on June 26.
- •Athletic director Jim Senter emphasized the significance of the change.
- •The school plans to leverage traditional rivalries in the new conference.
- •A $2.5 million donation kickstarts UTEP's fundraising campaign.
- •Fans have waited nearly 28 years for this conference change.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP looking forward to upcoming move to Mountain West Conference, unveils new fan initiatives and fundraising goals
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — UTEP celebrates move to Mountain West ahead of July 1 debut
"EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new era for UTEP is just days away. On July 1, 2026, UTEP will officially become a member of the Mountain West Conference, ending a 21-year run in Conference USA and marking one of the most significant moments in the history of the athletics department. The Miners have only […]
"On the eve of its move to the Mountain West Conference, UTEP rejoiced that it is heading home.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:14 AMUTEP looking forward to upcoming move to Mountain West Conference, unveils new fan initiatives and fundraising goals
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new era for UTEP is just days away. On July 1, 2026, UTEP will officially become a member of the Mountain West Conference, ending a 21-year run in Conference USA and marking one of the most significant moments in the history of the athletics department. The Miners have only […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:58 PMUTEP celebrates move to Mountain West ahead of July 1 debut
On the eve of its move to the Mountain West Conference, UTEP rejoiced that it is heading home.
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