The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association announced on March 30 the recipients of its 2026 Top Ten Seniors award, recognizing students for their academic achievement, leadership, and service.
The annual honor, now in its 76th year, highlights UTEP students who have made significant contributions to the university and community. The recognition is intended to set a standard for peers and inspire future alumni.
Jesse Pisors, Ed.D., vice president for institutional advancement, said: “Celebrating the accomplishments of our Top Ten Seniors is one of the highlights of the year. We honor students who embody the Miner spirit through leadership, scholarship and service to the community. Their dedication and achievements set a high standard for their peers and reflect the promise of UTEP’s next generation of alumni.”
This year’s honorees are Sophia Borrego, Eduardo Hiram Ceballos Faour, Giselle Ophir Giménez Gayosso, Gabriela Idaly Macias, Jose Gael Muñoz, Andrea Victoria Nuñez, Darek Samuel Perez, Enrique Pineda Sanchez, Iliana Jacqueline Ramirez and Ruben Adrian Romero. These students represent a range of disciplines including biomedical sciences, computer science, linguistics, forensic biology and finance.
Among them are individuals like Borrego who found her passion through peer-led learning programs; Ceballos whose experiences include internships with Goldman Sachs; Giménez Gayosso who has fostered binational collaboration in linguistics; Macias whose campus involvement includes legislative internships; Muñoz who prioritized local impact over Ivy League opportunities; Nuñez who became active in student government; Perez whose leadership was shaped by national fellowships; Pineda Sanchez who worked with legal aid organizations; Ramirez focused on health equity research; and Romero dedicated to rehabilitation sciences.
Honorees will be recognized alongside their families at an awards ceremony scheduled for April 11 on campus.
