UTEP Miners
A 3D initials “UTEP” featuring a pickaxe as the letter “T” in blue with orange and silver highlights.
Originally debuted as a wordmark in 1999.
UTEP Miners
2013 - 2026
A blue, grey, and orange miner working with his pickaxe in front of an orange sun in the mountains over the wordmark "UTEP" in blue with orange highlights and "MINERS" in orange.
New shade of orange and blue.
UTEP Miners
1999 - 2013
Paydirt Pete swinging a pickaxe in front of an orange sun in the blue and silver mountains over a wordmark "UTEP" in blue with orange and silver highlights and "MINERS" in orange on a white formed background with blue and silver trim.
UTEP Miners
1980 - 1999
A miner with an orange miner's helmet and gloves, a white shirt with arched initials "UTEP" in orange and black trim with two blue stars on the right shoulder and the rough shape of the state of Texas on the left shoulder, blue pants, and carrying a pickaxe.
Hardrock Miner Pete was designed by 1972 graduate Bernie Lopez.
UTEP Miners
1974 - 1980
Right-facing marching Paydirt Pete wearing an orange miner's helmet, shirt, and pants while carrying a pickaxe.
The name Paydirt Pete came from a 1974 contest to name the mascot. The name Paydirt Pete was selected from over 500 entries.
UTEP Miners
1959 - 1974
A mascot image of Joe Miner slinging a pickaxe and holding a measurement tool while holstering a gun in blue, rust, and white.
The Texas College of Mines moved on from Clyde the Burro to a prospector in 1959, giving us this image of Joe Miner.
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As a proud UTEP Miners fan, I urge you to recognize the grit and tradition behind this logo. The Miners emblem features a determined miner that represents hard work, resilience, and athletic pride. Among Conference USA logos, it stands out for its strength and blue-collar identity.
Moreover, the name “Miners” reflects perseverance, toughness, and the will to compete. It captures relentless effort and the pursuit of victory. While other logos feel less grounded, this one commands respect. For that reason, the UTEP Miners logo deserves your support in this logo battle.
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UTEP Miners Logo History
At first, the UTEP Miners logo history emphasized strong regional symbolism. The UTEP Miners Primary logo focused on clear shapes and direct lettering. Because of this, early designs communicated toughness and pride tied to the Miners name.
Later phases of the UTEP Miners logo history brought visual refinement. Designers adjusted proportions and improved contrast. These updates helped the UTEP Miners Primary logo remain effective across uniforms, signage, and digital displays. More background appears on Wikipedia.
Today, this archive collects the full UTEP Miners logo history in one place. Every UTEP Miners Primary logo appears from start to today. Fans reviewing each UTEP Miners logo PNG can also visit UTEP Miners Alternate Logo Page to explore official alternate designs.
