Diana Natalicio

Diana Natalicio

Diana Natalicio was the President of the University of Texas at El Paso. Natalicio was able to increase the number of students enrolled from thousands of students to more than 21,000 students. Diana Natalicio was able to make the University of Texas at El Paso into a top school without the elitism. Natalicio would allow students to get a quality education at an affordable price. 

Diana Natalicio provided scholarships for students and also nurtured a positive environment in the University. Natalicio described that she wanted students from El Paso and the nation to get a quality education. This was noted by the manner that the university accepted 100% of all students who applied. 

Diana Natalicio wanted students of all races and ethnicities to get a quality education demonstrating the importance of equality and genuine empathy. Natalicio saw that students could receive a quality education and improve upon their circumstances. 

Diana Natalicio described that she worked at an assembly line working with electronics and  circuits where she mastered her work skill set in two weeks and knew that she could accomplish greater things. Natalicio would return to school and get a Doctorate's Degree in Portuguese while she was fluent in English and Spanish. Diana Natalicio would keep working hard and became the President of UTEP. She believed in providing a quality education that could improve the life of students. Natalicio cared about her profession and cared about students. She never married and dedicated herself to being a positive individual. Diana Natalacio was of a pleasant demeanor and encouraging to others.