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UTEP President Diana Natalicio Bridging Borders Between Access and Excellence

November 22, 2016

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), situated along the U.S.-Mexico border, has long been focused on both access and excellence and providing its students authentic and stimulating educational opportunities. At the helm of this charge for the past 28 years has been Diana Natalicio, president of UTEP and a former chair of the ACE Board of Directors, who has made it her life’s work.

University Business recently did an extensive profile of Natalicio and UTEP. To read the full piece, click here.

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