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UTEP to receive nearly $2 million federal grant to expand AI, cybersecurity training
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by KFOX
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A grant of nearly $2 million has been allocated to the institution.
The University of Texas at El Paso is set to receive a significant amount of funding from the federal government. A grant of nearly $2 million has been allocated to the institution. This funding is intended to support the expansion of specific training programs at UTEP.
The areas of focus for this expansion are artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Further details about the grant and its implications can be found through local news sources, such as KFOX.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: KFOX ·
Reading time: 1 min
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