UTPB's Dr. Lori Manship led her vertebrate paleontology class to Big Bend National Park to assist with the removal of bones from a previously-discovered hadrosaur, a common dinosaur that occupied the Big Bend area.  The students received "hands on" experience as they assisted the park's paleontology staff.

For more information about the Paleontology Field Trip click here.

UTPB was founded as an upper-level institution, and this University continues to welcome and accommodate older and non-traditional students. We offer numerous evening classes, online classes, and a study room for veterans. The Student Multipurpose Center under construction will also house a day care center.  There are even scholarships for non-traditional students.

For more information about Non-Traditional Student services click here.

Drivers on Hwy. 191 will notice that the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center has changed colors! It is now a blue and white structure. Blue waterproofing membrane was sprayed on before the limestone work began. The white sections will be covered by stainless metal panels so that ultimately, the exterior of the state-of-the-art venue will feature limestone, stainless steel, and glass. Inside, the loading dock and all stairs have been poured.