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Borderland Universities Celebrate Graduation of Thousands This Weekend

KVIA•Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:13 AM•Paul Schulz

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This weekend, several institutions in the Borderland are honoring the Class of 2026 with commencement ceremonies. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is recognizing over 3,100 graduates across four ceremonies at the Don Haskins Center, with events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. New Mexico State University (NMSU) is also holding ceremonies, but warns attendees of a significant I-10 closure affecting travel. Texas Tech Health El Paso is celebrating its medical graduates at the Plaza Theatre, highlighting the importance of local medical training for community healthcare. Graduates and guests are encouraged to arrive early and adhere to clear bag policies at all venues.

Key Details: • UTEP ceremonies: Saturday at 1 p.m. (Liberal Arts) and 6 p.m. (Education & Engineering); Sunday at 1 p.m. (Health Sciences & Nursing) and 6 p.m. (Science, Business & Pharmacy). • NMSU ceremonies: Saturday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; major I-10 closure from 3 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday. • Texas Tech Health El Paso ceremonies: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. (Nursing), noon (Dental Medicine), 3:30 p.m. (Biomedical Sciences), and 7 p.m. (Medicine). • Free parking available at UTEP; ADA parking at ME1 lot off Mesa Street. • Clear bag policies enforced at all venues; livestream available on respective university platforms.

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