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Fulbright Scholar Coming to UTPB

The College of Arts & Sciences will be hosting Dr. Amanda Tumusiime a Fulbright Scholar from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA on Monday, February 29 through Friday, March 4, 2016. The Campus Administrative Reception sponsored by the President’s office, Dean Zavada, and the CAS/Art Faculty will be held on Monday, Feb. 29, in the Cardozier Art Gallery at 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Football Season Tickets Now Available

NCAA football descends on the Permian Basin this fall. Get your tickets and witness history as UTPB Athletics Falcon football takes the field at Ratliff Stadium for their inaugural season. Football Season Tickets are now available at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center both online and at the box office.

More information about Football tickets

Nursing Receives Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UTPB is now accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency that serves as a voluntary, self-regulatory process to encourage the continuous improvement of nursing education and post-baccalaureate residency programs.

More about the Nursing Accreditation

Signing Day 2016

The Football Signing Class of 2016 was announced on February 3rd. UTPB signed a total of twenty seven players including twenty four students from across Texas and three students from American Samoa.

List of the 2016 Football Signings

UTPB Recognized for Value and Quality

A new ranking by The Economist of all U.S. four-year, non-vocational colleges and universities ranks The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 103rd in the nation for value. The ranking establishes UTPB as the third in Texas out of 42 higher educational institutions and the first in the UT System.

More about value and quality at UTPB

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Student Orientation & Registration

Your success is our priority. Our Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) Program is designed to facilitate your academic and social transition to UTPB. We’ll teach you what it means to be a Falcon and make sure that you are actively engaged in your college experience. Remember, our dedicated team of staff and students are here to help you and your family. Feel free to call us at 432-552-2651 with any questions you have about SOAR.

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Falcon Day

Come take a look at what we have to offer you. Academic representatives will be available to answer your questions. You will also be given information about financial aid, testing services, residential living, student activities, and more!  Great door prizes!

  • Saturday, February 20, 2016
  • Saturday, March 19, 2016
  • Saturday, April 30, 2016
Read more about Falcon Day here
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Campus Carry Law

The Campus Carry Law (SB11) is being discussed on campus by students, faculty and staff.  The law goes into effect August 1, 2016.  President W. David Watts has established a Campus Carry Committee that will recommend to him S.B. 11 implementation policies by the end of November. The campus carry committee will hold a number forums on campus and welcomes your comments through an online survey.

More about campus carry here