This year the UT System Board of Regents approved the creation of a $300 million endowmet to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduate students at seven UT academic institutions, including UTPB.
Falcon Free covers tuition for students that make less than $100k. For Fall 2022 over 1000 students qualified and received Falcon Free!
2. Wolfcamp Catalogue
Amy Kim, art lecturer and Gallery Director, has gained recognition for her collaborative work with the geosciences department. Wolfcamp Catalogue was first showcased at the 5th Annual Geoscience Symposium in 2022 and it also won the 2022 Texas Photography Award. 
3. STEAMFEST
The 1st Annual STEAMFEST was put together by the Permian Basin STEAM Coalition here on our UTPB campus. This coalition is made up of UTPB and ECISD members with their goal to serve the region by advancing creativity, knowledge, and innovation with younger generations through collaboration within STEAM areas of the Permian Basin.
Earlier in 2022, our music department traveled to Mexico and collaborated with the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Our music students performed in the city's cultural center and were recorded by the university's videographer. This experience created an opportunity for international collaboration between two institutions that has fostered many relationships. 
The UTPB university choir has been selected to be one of nine choirs to perform at the National American Choir Directors Association Convention in Ohio. This is the first time a choir from the Permian Basin has been selected to perform at this event. Approximately 45 students will be traveling to the convention.
