Drive down Maple Avenue and step through the new front door to The University of Texas Permian Basin.
The newly renovated main entrance is now open, welcoming students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with striking new artwork, updated signage, improved infrastructure, and a refreshed campus experience.
For generations, the entrance to UTPB has been the gateway to campus. Today, that familiar entrance has a new look. Through major improvements, public art installations, and ongoing landscaping, UTPB is creating an entrance that reflects the University's growth and vision for the future.
As campus continues to expand, the new entrance stands as a symbol of the exciting opportunities waiting at UTPB.
From Maple to Main
The entrance at Maple Avenue and JBS is now the University's primary entrance and a direct path to the Welcome Center.
Over the past several months, the area has undergone significant improvements designed to enhance both the campus experience and campus infrastructure. Visitors will immediately notice the new roundabout, public art installation, updated entrance signage, and larger-than-life UTPB letters.
Whether you're visiting campus for the first time or returning as an alumnus, the new entrance offers a memorable welcome. 
Time to Fly
At the center of the roundabout stands Time to Fly, a colorful public art installation by artist Randy Walker.
The piece features metal Falcons perched atop towering columns. Stainless steel elements with a mirror finish move with the wind and reflect sunlight, creating a unique view throughout the day. At night, uplighting transforms the installation into a striking focal point that welcomes visitors long after sunset.
Larger-Than-Life UTPB Letters
The bold orange, white, and black UTPB letters are ready for their close-up.
Whether you're a prospective student visiting campus, celebrating your first day of class, or capturing memories after graduation, the new letters provide the perfect backdrop for photos. This new campus landmark is designed to help Falcons celebrate every milestone, from their first visit to their final walk across the stage.
The Bridge
One of the most noticeable upgrades at the entrance is the bridge connecting campus to Parkway Boulevard.
New campus signage features earthen walls constructed with a specialized concrete finish and steel panels displaying the University's name and shield. Similar signage will eventually be installed at campus entrances across UTPB.
The bridge also plays an important role in the University's drainage improvements. Newly installed box culverts help move water more efficiently during heavy rainfall, reducing standing water and improving access to campus.
Walking Trails Reconnected
With construction complete, UTPB's walking trail system is once again connected in a full loop.
While the Nature Trail around the duck pond remained accessible throughout construction, portions of the Inner and Outer Loop Trails were temporarily closed. The newly paved section through the main entrance reconnects the trail system and guides walkers around the roundabout and newly designed water collection areas.
Visitors can access the trails from multiple points across campus, with parking available nearby.
More to Come
While the entrance is fully open and ready to welcome the Falcon community, work continues on the final landscaping elements.
Many of the plants and trees will be installed during the ideal planting seasons in fall and spring, allowing them to establish strong roots and thrive for years to come.
The new entrance is already making a statement, and as the landscaping matures, it will become an even more recognizable landmark for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors. More than just a way into campus, it serves as a symbol of UTPB's continued growth and momentum.
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