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The Weekend: UTEP President Heather Wilson

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On this edition of The Weekend, University of Texas at El Paso President Healther Wilson talks to KTEP's Angela Kocherga about plans for the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, including life on campus and the first football game. Dr. Wilson's first full academic year at the helm of UTEP began in August when El Paso was in mourning following the Walmart mass shooting, in the Spring the COVID-19 pandemic forced universities to shut down and move to remote learning and then the protests demanding justice for George Floyd.  Dr. Wilson discusses UTEP’s legacy promoting racial equality and inclusiveness and looks ahead to building new opportunities for all students (Aired June 27th,2020).

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