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Community | Faculty and Staff

UTPB alum named new Assistant Orchestra Director at Permian High School

New Midland Health Simulation and Learning Resource Center sign

Community | Academics

UTPB School of Nursing and Midland Health expand partnership, Sim lab to be renamed

students walking on campus

Community | News

Fall 2022 back to campus updates

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Community | News

UTPB names familiar face as new Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Cheer squad cheering at practice

Community | News

UTPB Cheer team has received first-ever bid to the 2023 NCA College Nationals

Nolan Hines and other interns spelling out Pioneer with their bodies

Community | Academics

How A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering is Helping One Alumnus Succeed

Sorayeanne smiling at camera

Community | News

UTPB College of Business Graduate creates business to help human trafficking victims in West Texas

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Community | News

Extended University hours, students encouraged to get parking passes and ID’s

UTPB flags and walkway

Community | Faculty and Staff

UTPB's College of Education Approved for TEA Principal Residency Program

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Community | News

August 2022 Commencement Livestream Link

Larry gatlin speaking to audience

Community | Academics

Larry Gatlin to teach course at UT Permian Basin in spring 2023

UTPB graduates cheering

Community | Student

Public Service Graduate Scholarship offered for College of Education students

director speaking to room of students

Community | News

UTPB hosts first Hispanic & Latinx College Summit

Community | Academics

UTPB's Department of Athletic Training welcomes inaugural class in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program

employer talking to student at career fair booth

Community | Student

Career Services team places dozens of students in summer internships

Group of faculty smiling at camera

Community | News

UTPB's College of Education hosts Consortium for Belize Education Cooperation Conference

D.Kirk Edwards Family Human Performance Center

Community | News

College of Education to host COBEC Conference

Engineering student and professor working on lab computer

Community | Academics

College of Engineering Offers Two New Graduate Certificates

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Community | Student

UTPB College of Engineering Launches Dual Credit Program: Bridge to Engineering

Kinder students raising hands in classroom

Community | News

First 5 Permian Basin's Kinder Camp 2022

alum teaching in classroom

Community | Student

UTPB alum wins Excellence in Education Award

Employee giving tour of construction

Community | News

Major Renovations underway at CEED Building, spaces to be made available for local businesses and community

Community | Academics

UTPB Engineering Student finds success and motivation through the Undergraduate Research Program

Freddy Flacon Holding a Falcons Up Sign

Community | Campus

UTPB receives national honor for commitment to first-generation student success

Falcon Giving Day Image

Community | Academics

Falcon Giving Day: Student Emergency Fund donations help students like Marian Valdes Schenke

Alum painting mural

Community | Student

UTPB alum makes a mark in her hometown

Two grads smiling

Community | News

Earn your Degree for free at UTPB with Falcon Free

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Community | Campus

College of Engineering hosting two summer camps for community

Check presentation in gym with student body

Community | News

UTPB will cover 100% of tuition and fees for families making $100k or less starting Fall 2022

Community | Academics

Falcon Giving Day: Donor Funded Scholarships Help Students Like Jacob Bon

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Community | Student

UTPB Undergraduate Research Day

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Community | News

UTPB’s College of Business earns AACSB accreditation

Engineering professors in lab

Community | Campus

UTPB's Engineers Week Events

Dr. Woodley talking at press conference

Community | Student

UTPB receives millions in scholarship funding from PSP for students interested in healthcare

Head shot of alumni Roy Garcia smiling

Community | News

Double UTPB Alum Finds Success in Energy Land Management

Presentation at leadership training with high school students

Community | News

UTPB's Shepperd Leadership Institute provides leadership training to Midland high schoolers

Student reading on grass in quad on campus

Community | News

UTPB's College of Education Literacy Program Receives National Recognition

Student shaking hands with employer at career fair

Community | News

UTPB Hosts Workshop for Employers

Susan Ganter at press conference

Community | News

UT Permian Basin names new Provost, Executive Vice President

Woodley and Beach signing agreement with UTHealth

Community | News

Dual Degree, MBA and MPH launch in partnership with UTHealth and UT Permian Basin

Student in stands at football game

Community | Student

UTPB's Top 10 Moments of 2021

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center Beauty Shot

Community | News

The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Continues to Enrich The Quality of Life for West Texans

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Community | Student

Heart of a teacher: UTPB grad making a difference

Beauty shot of Engineering Building

Community | Academics

First two UTPB Chemical Engineering Grads set to Walk the Stage

Two professors show president Woodley research lab

Community | Academics

Grant Awarded to UT Permian Basin Will Support the Public Health Workforce

Permian Basin Area Foundation Representatives Standing in Front of Sign at the Library

Community | News

Continuing the Charitable Vision of J. Conrad Dunagan at UTPB

Veterans Day Ceremony

Community | Campus

UTPB Set to Honor and Celebrate Veterans

Head shot of Marquez Bird smiling

Community | Campus

Donor Dollars Make Degree a Reality

Ribbon Cutting

Community | Student

UT Permian Basin Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for The D. Kirk Edwards Family Human Performance Center

Photo of student getting certificate

Community | News

Local Entrepreneur Earns National Attention

Nursing students taking blood pressure

Community | News

UTPB's School of Nursing Graduates Earn Above National Average on NCLEX First-Attempt Pass Rates

Nursing students along with University and Midland Health Officials pose for camera

Community | Student

UTPB and Midland Health Partner to Help with Nursing Shortage due to COVID-19

Homecoming 2021 graphic with skeletons

Community | Campus

UTPB Homecoming 2021: A Scary Good Time

students talking to financial aid counselor

Community | Campus

FAFSA/TASFA Night

September 22, 2021

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Community | Student

UTPB Family Weekend 2021

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Community | Student

New Partnership to Cultivate STEM Teachers in the Region

Constitution day pamphlet

Community | Student

University Celebrates Constitution Day

Ballet Folklorico Dancers on Stage

Community | News

UTPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Image of softball field

Community | Campus

UTPB Sports Fields Available to Community

small business owners smiling for camera after pitch presentations

Community | News

Local Companies Share Growth Plans and Value with Community Leaders in Small.biz-XLR8 Pitch Presentations

Student looking into microscope

Community | Student

UTPB Provides Opportunity for Student to Follow Passion for Research

Student on computer in dorm room

Community | Campus

How to Connect to the new UTPB WiFiI

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Community | News

Back to Campus Fall 2021

UTPB President and Coastal Bend President Smile for a Photo

Community | Academics

UTPB Creates Articulation Agreement with Coastal Bend College

Waterfall with We are Falcons on the Wall in Background

Community | News

UT Permian Basin to Distribute Over $1 Million to Students to Cover Tuitions Costs

two EMT's treating patient in ambulance

Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Addresses Need for Spanish-Speaking Emergency Personnel

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Community | Athletics

UTPB is breaking new ground with our cutting-edge athletic training facility

Flites in field on campus

Community | News

UTPB Looks Forward to Expansion of Community Sports Fields

Officer Harris smiling for camera in dispatch center

Community | News

From the classroom to the force: alum joins UTPB Police

Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Unveils New Academic Mark

Two engineering professors in lab looking at machine

Community | Campus

Engineering Summer Camp 2021

Bric Tuner smiling at camera in front of classroom door

Community | News

UTPB Alum Takes on Superintendent Role at Meadow ISD

two students laughing doing a STEM project

Community | News

UTPB Summer Camps 2022

Cheer team running onto football field

Community | News

2021-2022 UTPB Cheer Team Tryouts

student sitting at desk with financial aid representative

Community | News

UT Permian Basin offering FAFSA Nights to help with Application Processes

Graduation Caps Decorated at Commencement

Community | News

Commencement Live Stream Link and Important Info

Thank you card on desk

Community | News

Falcon Giving Day raises more than $260,000 for UT Permian Basin

Student smiling with thank you card

Community | News

Help UT Permian Basin Soar on Falcon Giving Day

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Community | News

UTPB Partners with UT Austin to help Local Small Businesses

Head shot of Soraye Lara

Community | News

UTPB Student Helping Human Trafficking Survivors

Grad shaking hand and receiving diploma

Community | News

UTPB to Host In-Person Commencement for Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 Grads

students sitting in class smiling

Community | News

UTPB Streamlines Transfer Experience

COVID-19 Precautions Sign on Campus

Community | Campus

COVID-19 Precautions Continue Through Spring Semester

students walking in quad on campus

Community | News

Fall 2021: What to Expect on Campus

Kelly and Brian Schroeder smiling for camera

Community | Student

Spread the Love: How two alums swam their way into each other’s hearts

Brown family

Community | Student

Spread the Love: For these two alums it was love at first sight

Community | Student

Landing your Dream Job: How UTPB Helps Students Succeed

Head shot of Samantha Serrano

Community | Student

Graduating Debt Free: One Student’s Story

Panel discussion at press event

Community | Research

UTPB Focusing on Workforce and Economic Development in the Region

Student in financial aid office

Community | Student

Applying for the FAFSA: Let’s keep it simple.

Students sitting in lecture hall

Community | News

UT System Institutions Receive $5 Million for Blackstone LaunchPad

students holding Blackstone check

Community | News

UTPB Student Uses Startup Weekend Experience to Build Socially Conscious Retail Business

Student at drive-thru commencement

Community | News

UT Permian Basin’s Top 10 Moments of 2020

Staff members smiling with book donation

Community | Campus

UTPB Donates Books to Education Foundation of Odessa

Kira Thomas Head Shot

Community | Student

Social Work Student Awarded Scholarship

Students walking on campus

Community | Student

5 Reasons Why Visiting a College Campus is Important

Students participating in STEAMulation Saturday

College of Education Gives Back Through STEAM Mini Camps

Atmos Energy Check Presentation

Community | Campus

Atmos Energy Donates nearly $40,000 to STEM Academy

Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards Flyer

Community | News

Third Annual Halloween Symposium: Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards

Sunset beauty shot of campus

Community | News

Fall 2020 Commencement Postponed

Dr. Woodley smiling with check

Community | News

OC2UTPB: Program to Help Teacher Shortage

October 10, 2020

Domestic Violence Awareness

Community | Student

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

beauty shot of campus

Community | News

Fall 2020 Enrollment Numbers Show Important Gains

Alum helps student with art project

Community | Academics

UTPB Alum Empowers Artists with Disabilities

Voter registration form

Community | Student

Men's Basketball Joins Campus Community in Finalizing Voter Registration

Mini constitutions

Community | Student

University Celebrates Constitution Day

Alum donates large mineral collection

Community | Academics

Alum Donates Lifelong Mineral Collection to University

Plate of food made by student

Community | Student

UTPB Softball Player Cooks up Her True Passion

Kites flying over campus

Staff Member Recognized for Volunteer Work in the Community

students at graduation ceremony

Community | Student

What is the QEP?

Student-Athlete in hospital bed waiting for surgery

Community | Student

Student-Athlete Sacrifices Season to Save Brother

Nursing student in sim lab

Community | Academics

Board of Regents Approves New College at UTPB

Photo of Isabella Stewart in Cap and Gown

Community | Student

Grad excited to “drive-thru” commencement

Dr. Woodley stands with scholarship recipients

Community | Student

Education Foundation of Odessa, UTPB award teaching scholarships to students

Student studying on computer in dorm room

Community | Student

6 Tips to get the Best College Experience in 2020

drive-thru commencement graphic

Drive-thru Commencement for Spring and Summer 2020 Graduates

graphic of fall sports

Lone Star Conference Postpones Team Sports Until the Spring

UTPB football player on the field

NCAA DII Presidents Council Cancels Fall Championships

Students at oil well

Community | Student

Energy Land Management Program Coming Fall 2020

Beauty shot of student housing

Community | Student

Fall 2020: Housing Update

new weight room equipment

Community | Student

New Equipment Arrives as State-of-the-Art Facility Nears Completion

Teacher reading to kids in classroom

Community | Academics

UTPB to Offer New Teacher Certification for Early Childhood

campus beauty shot

Community | Student

Fall 2020: International Student Update

Staff member Richard Acosta stands in front of photos

Community | Academics

UTPB Staff Member and Alum Gains Recognition for Passion Project

Students in classroom

Community | Academics

College of Engineering Hosts Virtual Water Lecture Series

First 5 Permian Basin hosting kinder camp in classroom

First 5 Permian Basin Offering Kinder Camp Online

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Community | Student

UTPB Students Selected for Archer Fellowship in Washington, D.C.

Student researcher, Mikayla Rodriguez holding hand sanitizer

Community | Student

Undergraduate Research: Endless Opportunities at UTPB

Students walking on campus in courtyard

Community | Student

Fall 2020: What to expect as we welcome students back

Students walking on campus in courtyard

Community | Student

PJ Woolston Named New VP of Enrollment Management

Kites flying over campus

Community | Student

$500,000 Given to Students Due to COVID-19 Hardships

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Community | Academics

Create Tomorrow’s Technology with a Degree in Computer Science from UTPB

Students on a hike

Community | Research

Master your Future with a Master’s degree in Geology

Faculty sacking food at food bank

Community | Faculty and Staff

UTPB Faculty Give Back Beyond the Classroom

campus beauty shot

Community | Student

Preliminary Plans in Place to Welcome Students Back

College of Engineering Building

Community | Student

College of Engineering Designs COVID-19 Testing Booth

Generic photo of engineering lab equipment

Community | Student

Master's in Mechanical Engineering Coming Fall 2020

Chemistry professor and student hold falcon hand sanitizer

Community | Research

UTPB Chemistry Department mixes up a solution to fight COVID-19

Community | Student

Falcon Giving Day: Nearly $200,000 Donated in 24-hours

Aerial picture of UTPB housing

UTPB Provides Housing to Medical Heroes

U.S. Census 2020 graphic

Community | Student

U.S. Census 2020: Falcons Count

Nursing students making calls for COVID-19

Community | Student

UTPB College of Nursing Students Step-Up to Fight COVID-19

Community | Academics

UTPB Extends Online Courses Through Summer Semesters

Student presenting poster at Undergraduate Research Day

Community | Research

UTPB Undergraduate Research Day Moves Online

3D printing face masks design

Community | Research

UTPB Engineers Design Life-Saving Medical Equipment for COVID-19

Tour walking around campus

Community | Student

UTPB to Host First-Ever Virtual Falcon Day

Dr. Woodley sitting with students giving a falcons up

Community | Student

2020 Falcon Giving Day

STEM Academy student working on project

UTPB STEM Academy: The Next Steps

beauty shot of UT Permian Basin campus

Community | Student

Finally Another Birthday! UTPB Leap Year Babies

Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference

Community | Student

Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference Approaching, Student Benefits from Scholarship

Two alumni on their wedding day

Community | Student

Spread the Love: A UTPB True Love Story

Picture of foggy campus

Community | Campus

UT Permian Basin and STEM Academy Closed Due to Weather

students in class listening to professor speak

UT Permian Basin Hosting "TALE" Conference

Rachel Harris smiling

Community | Academics

Engineering Graduate Receives Air Force Scholarship, Credits UTPB for her Success

Display case of George W. Bush Childhood Home Exhibit

UT Permian Basin Staff Member Uncovers Piece of Permian Basin History

Student presenting undergraduate research to peers

Community | Research

The UTPB Journal of Undergraduate Research Accepting Submissions

Associate Art Professor, Chris Stanley shows class a bowl

Community | Academics

Art Professor's Passion Project Impacts Community for 20 Years

Dr. Woodley signs partnership agreement with UTHealth

Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Partners with UTHealth to expand MBA Opportunities

Donated books on table

Community | Student

UTPB STEM Academy Receives Major Book Donation

Dr. Ruiz and Dr. Buek smile for picture in nursing lab

Community | Student

UTPB Nursing teams up with Ector County Detention Center

Men's basketball team huddled around coaches during game

Community | Student

Thousands of Elementary Students Cheer on Men's Basketball Team

Student-athlete smiling holding thank you card

Community | Student

UT Permian Basin Student-Athletes say "Thank You" to Scholarship Donors

Dr. Woodley accepts plaque from Odessa Chamber of Commerce at Grand Opening Ceremony

Community | Student

UT Permian Basin Engineering Building Grand Opening Ceremony

Nolan Hines smiling

Community | Student

Engineering Senior Reflects on time spent at UT Permian Basin ahead of Graduation

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Community | Student

Program to Help Solve Teacher Shortage

Mesa building entrance at night

Community | Faculty and Staff

2 UT Permian Basin Professors Honored by UT System Board of Regents

Mesa building entrance at night

Community | Student

3 Alumni Honored for their Leadership

Dr. Woodley smiles for picture with beneficiaries of the John Jacob Taylor Charitable Trust

UT Permian Basin Receives Gift from John Jacob Taylor Charitable Trust

Evan Gattis running bases during Astros game

Community | Student

Evan Gattis Event Raises Over $130K for Baseball Program

Tim Leah sitting in office

Community | Student

Alumnus and Concho Resources CEO: Success Starts with Higher Ed

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