UTEP NODE_01 (IMAGE) University of Texas at El Paso Caption The University of Texas at El Paso has been chosen to become a center of thought leadership for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the country, thanks to a new $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Anne-Marie Núñez, Ph.D. (pictured), is the grant’s principal investigator. Credit The University of Texas at El Paso. Usage Restrictions None. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.