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Why UTPB?

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Career Advice for Busy Students: 3 easy steps to get you career ready!

Published on Dec 13, 2022 | Why UTPB

How Stackable Certificates Add Value to Your Degree

Published on Oct 20, 2022 | Why UTPB

An examination of how stackable certificates can add value to your degree, with an additional focus on The University of Texas Permian Basin’s certificate programs.

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Is Petroleum Engineering a Good Major?

Published on Apr 27, 2022 | Why UTPB

Alumni Blog: James Greer Shares his Success

Published on Apr 26, 2022 | Why UTPB

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Military Funding Options for Higher Education

Published on Mar 28, 2022 | Why UTPB

We discuss education funding options available to military veterans, with emphasis on the Hazlewood Act’s benefits for Texas vets.

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Women in Engineering: How one UTPB professor is breaking stereotypes

Published on Mar 1, 2022 | Why UTPB

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Admissions Blog: Visiting Campus

Published on Feb 28, 2022 | Why UTPB

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Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference Grows Our Workforce

Published on Jan 28, 2022 | Why UTPB

Higher Education Goals: Advice from an Admissions Counselor and UTPB Alum

Published on Jan 25, 2022 | Why UTPB

UTPB Alum shares his experience as an online masters student

Published on Jan 19, 2022 | Why UTPB

The Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference highlights industry collaboration and cooperation

Published on Jan 18, 2022 | Why UTPB

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Understanding UTPB’s Admissions To-Do List

Published on Dec 9, 2021 | Why UTPB

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Alumni Blog: Carlos and Elaine Cruz Share Memories from time as UTPB Students

Published on Dec 9, 2021 | Why UTPB

Two UT Permian Basin alums who met on campus and eventually got married, share their experiences attending UTPB

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5 reasons to major in Athletic Training

Published on Dec 2, 2021 | Why UTPB

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Looking for a scholarship? It's as easy as applying to UTPB

Published on Nov 23, 2021 | Why UTPB

Tips for Filling Out the FAFSA/TASFA

Published on Oct 26, 2021 | Why UTPB

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Introducing: UTeach Permian Basin

Published on Oct 26, 2021 | Why UTPB

Is Mechanical Engineering a good major?

Published on Oct 18, 2021 | Why UTPB

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Is Electrical Engineering a good major?

Published on Oct 14, 2021 | Why UTPB

Electricity has become a basic need in our world—we’re surrounded by it. There is no technology without it. If you enjoy tinkering with circuits or figuring out how something is powered, you may want to study electrical engineering.