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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

Nov 9, 2021
Veterans Day Ceremony
Community | Campus

UTPB Set to Honor and Celebrate Veterans

Nov 4, 2021
Head shot of Marquez Bird smiling
Community | Campus

Donor Dollars Make Degree a Reality

Nov 2, 2021
Ribbon Cutting
Community | Student

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

Oct 25, 2021
Photo of student getting certificate
Community | News

Local Entrepreneur Earns National Attention

Oct 18, 2021
Nursing students taking blood pressure
Community | News

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

Oct 11, 2021
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

Sep 30, 2021
Homecoming 2021 graphic with skeletons
Community | Campus

UTPB Homecoming 2021: A Scary Good Time

Sep 29, 2021
students talking to financial aid counselor
Community | Campus

FAFSA/TASFA Night

September 22, 2021
dad taking selfie with daughter
Community | Student

UTPB Family Weekend 2021

Sep 21, 2021
people sitting down in lecture hall during press event
Community | Student

New Partnership to Cultivate STEM Teachers in the Region

Sep 21, 2021
Constitution day pamphlet
Community | Student

University Celebrates Constitution Day

Sep 17, 2021
Ballet Folklorico Dancers on Stage
Community | News

UTPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 16, 2021
Image of softball field
Community | Campus

UTPB Sports Fields Available to Community

Sep 2, 2021
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

Sep 1, 2021
Student looking into microscope
Community | Student

UTPB Provides Opportunity for Student to Follow Passion for Research

Aug 26, 2021
Student on computer in dorm room
Community | Campus

How to Connect to the new UTPB WiFiI
student laughing talking to friends
Community | News

Back to Campus Fall 2021

Aug 16, 2021
UTPB President and Coastal Bend President Smile for a Photo
Community | Academics

UTPB Creates Articulation Agreement with Coastal Bend College

Aug 11, 2021
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

Aug 12. 2021
two EMT's treating patient in ambulance
Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Addresses Need for Spanish-Speaking Emergency Personnel

Jul 21, 2021
Photo of empty training room
Community | Athletics

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

Jul 07, 2021
Flites in field on campus
Community | News

UTPB Looks Forward to Expansion of Community Sports Fields

Jul 20, 2021
Officer Harris smiling for camera in dispatch center
Community | News

From the classroom to the force: alum joins UTPB Police

Jul 7, 2021
University of Texas Permian Basin New Logo
Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Unveils New Academic Mark

Jun 17.2021
Two engineering professors in lab looking at machine
Community | Campus

Engineering Summer Camp 2021

Jun 1, 2021
Bric Tuner smiling at camera in front of classroom door
Community | News

UTPB Alum Takes on Superintendent Role at Meadow ISD

May 21, 2021
Three female students smiling at camera giving the thumbs up
Community | News

UTPB Summer Camps 2021

May 17, 2021
Cheer team running onto football field
Community | News

2021-2022 UTPB Cheer Team Tryouts

May 12, 2021
student sitting at desk with financial aid representative
Community | News

UT Permian Basin offering FAFSA Nights to help with Application Processes

May 10, 2021
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

Apr 26, 2021
Student smiling with thank you card
Community | News

Help UT Permian Basin Soar on Falcon Giving Day

Apr 13, 2021
Back of students heads in lecture hall
Community | News

UTPB Partners with UT Austin to help Local Small Businesses

Apr 7, 2021
Head shot of Soraye Lara
Community | News

UTPB Student Helping Human Trafficking Survivors

March 25, 2021
Grad shaking hand and receiving diploma
Community | News

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

March 18, 2021
students sitting in class smiling
Community | News

UTPB Streamlines Transfer Experience

Mar 18, 2021
COVID-19 Precautions Sign on Campus
Community | Campus

COVID-19 Precautions Continue Through Spring Semester

Mar 3, 2021
students walking in quad on campus
Community | News

Fall 2021: What to Expect on Campus

May 11, 2021
Kelly and Brian Schroeder smiling for camera
Community | Student

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

Feb 8, 2021
Brown family
Community | Student

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

Feb 6, 2021
Headshot of Ja'Vaun Johnson
Community | Student

Landing your Dream Job: How UTPB Helps Students Succeed

Feb 4, 2021
Head shot of Samantha Serrano
Community | Student

Graduating Debt Free: One Student’s Story

Feb 02, 2021
Panel discussion at press event
Community | Research

UTPB Focusing on Workforce and Economic Development in the Region

Feb 2, 2021
Student in financial aid office
Community | Student

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

Feb 1, 2021
Students sitting in lecture hall
Community | News

UT System Institutions Receive $5 Million for Blackstone LaunchPad

Jan 26, 2021
students holding Blackstone check
Community | News

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

Jan 26, 2021
Student at drive-thru commencement
Community | News

UT Permian Basin’s Top 10 Moments of 2020

Dec 9, 2020
Staff members smiling with book donation
Community | Campus

UTPB Donates Books to Education Foundation of Odessa

Dec 1, 2020
Kira Thomas Head Shot
Community | Student

Social Work Student Awarded Scholarship

Dec 1, 2020
Students walking on campus
Community | Student

5 Reasons Why Visiting a College Campus is Important

Nov 5, 2020
Students participating in STEAMulation Saturday
Community

College of Education Gives Back Through STEAM Mini Camps

Nov 2, 2020
Atmos Energy Check Presentation
Community | Campus

Atmos Energy Donates nearly $40,000 to STEM Academy

Oct 21, 2020
Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards Flyer
Community | News

Third Annual Halloween Symposium: Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards

Oct 20, 2020
Sunset beauty shot of campus
Community | News

Fall 2020 Commencement Postponed

Oct 14, 2020
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

Oct 1, 2020
beauty shot of campus
Community | News

Fall 2020 Enrollment Numbers Show Important Gains

Oct 1, 2020
Alum helps student with art project
Community | Academics

UTPB Alum Empowers Artists with Disabilities

Sep 9, 2020
Voter registration form
Community | Student

Men's Basketball Joins Campus Community in Finalizing Voter Registration

Sep 17, 2019
Mini constitutions
Community | Student

University Celebrates Constitution Day

Sep 16, 2020
Alum donates large mineral collection
Community | Academics

Alum Donates Lifelong Mineral Collection to University

Sep 15, 2020
Plate of food made by student
Community | Student

UTPB Softball Player Cooks up Her True Passion

Sep 10, 2020
Kites flying over campus
Community

Staff Member Recognized for Volunteer Work in the Community

Sep 1, 2020
students at graduation ceremony
Community | Student

What is the QEP?

Aug 24, 2020
Student-Athlete in hospital bed waiting for surgery
Community | Student

Student-Athlete Sacrifices Season to Save Brother

Aug 24, 2020
Nursing student in sim lab
Community | Academics

Board of Regents Approves New College at UTPB

Aug 20, 2020
Photo of Isabella Stewart in Cap and Gown
Community | Student

Grad excited to “drive-thru” commencement

Aug 19, 2020
Dr. Woodley stands with scholarship recipients
Community | Student

Education Foundation of Odessa, UTPB award teaching scholarships to students

Aug 11, 2020
Student studying on computer in dorm room
Community | Student

6 Tips to get the Best College Experience in 2020

Aug 10, 2020
drive-thru commencement graphic
Community

Drive-thru Commencement for Spring and Summer 2020 Graduates

Aug 7, 2020
graphic of fall sports
Community

Lone Star Conference Postpones Team Sports Until the Spring

Aug 7, 2020
UTPB football player on the field
Community

NCAA DII Presidents Council Cancels Fall Championships

Aug 6, 2020
Students at oil well
Community | Student

Energy Land Management Program Coming Fall 2020

Aug 4, 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

Jul 16, 2020
Teacher reading to kids in classroom
Community | Academics

UTPB to Offer New Teacher Certification for Early Childhood

Jul 9, 2020
campus beauty shot
Community | Student

Fall 2020: International Student Update

Jul 07, 2020
Staff member Richard Acosta stands in front of photos
Community | Academics

UTPB Staff Member and Alum Gains Recognition for Passion Project

Jul 2, 2020
Students in classroom
Community | Academics

College of Engineering Hosts Virtual Water Lecture Series

Jul 2, 2020
First 5 Permian Basin hosting kinder camp in classroom
Community

First 5 Permian Basin Offering Kinder Camp Online

Jun 30, 2020
sun setting over campus
Community | Student

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

June 29, 2020
Student researcher, Mikayla Rodriguez holding hand sanitizer
Community | Student

Undergraduate Research: Endless Opportunities at UTPB

Jun 24, 2020
Students walking on campus in courtyard
Community | Student

Fall 2020: What to expect as we welcome students back

Jun 22, 2020
Students walking on campus in courtyard
Community | Student

PJ Woolston Named New VP of Enrollment Management

Jun 17, 2020
Kites flying over campus
Community | Student

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

Jun 10, 2020
close up of back of computer
Community | Academics

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

May 26, 2020
Students on a hike
Community | Research

Master your Future with a Master’s degree in Geology

May 18, 2020
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

May 6, 2020
College of Engineering Building
Community | Student

College of Engineering Designs COVID-19 Testing Booth

Apr 24, 2020
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

Apr 22, 2019
Falcon Giving Day Thank You Logo
Community | Student

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

Apr 20, 2020
Aerial picture of UTPB housing
Community

UTPB Provides Housing to Medical Heroes

Apr 15, 2020
U.S. Census 2020 graphic
Community | Student

U.S. Census 2020: Falcons Count

Apr 14, 2020
Nursing students making calls for COVID-19
Community | Student

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

Apr 9, 2020
UTPB logo on computer screen
Community | Academics

UTPB Extends Online Courses Through Summer Semesters

April 07, 2020
Student presenting poster at Undergraduate Research Day
Community | Research

UTPB Undergraduate Research Day Moves Online

Apr 6, 2020
3D printing face masks design
Community | Research

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

Apr 1, 2020
Tour walking around campus
Community | Student

UTPB to Host First-Ever Virtual Falcon Day

Mar 24, 2020
Dr. Woodley sitting with students giving a falcons up
Community | Student

2020 Falcon Giving Day

Mar 11, 2020
STEM Academy student working on project
Community

UTPB STEM Academy: The Next Steps

Mar 6, 2020
beauty shot of UT Permian Basin campus
Community | Student

Finally Another Birthday! UTPB Leap Year Babies

Feb 28, 2020
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

Feb 10, 2020
Picture of foggy campus
Community | Campus

UT Permian Basin and STEM Academy Closed Due to Weather
students in class listening to professor speak
Community

UT Permian Basin Hosting "TALE" Conference

Jan 29, 2020
Rachel Harris smiling
Community | Academics

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

Jan 22, 2019
Display case of George W. Bush Childhood Home Exhibit
Community

UT Permian Basin Staff Member Uncovers Piece of Permian Basin History

Jan 21, 2020
Student presenting undergraduate research to peers
Community | Research

The UTPB Journal of Undergraduate Research Accepting Submissions

Jan 21, 2020
Associate Art Professor, Chris Stanley shows class a bowl
Community | Academics

Art Professor's Passion Project Impacts Community for 20 Years

Jan 16, 2020
Dr. Woodley signs partnership agreement with UTHealth
Community | Academics

UT Permian Basin Partners with UTHealth to expand MBA Opportunities

Jan 13, 2020
Donated books on table
Community | Student

UTPB STEM Academy Receives Major Book Donation

Jan 07, 2020
Dr. Ruiz and Dr. Buek smile for picture in nursing lab
Community | Student

UTPB Nursing teams up with Ector County Detention Center

Dec 17, 2019
Men's basketball team huddled around coaches during game
Community | Student

Thousands of Elementary Students Cheer on Men's Basketball Team

Dec 4, 2019
Student-athlete smiling holding thank you card
Community | Student

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

Nov 26, 2019
Dr. Woodley accepts plaque from Odessa Chamber of Commerce at Grand Opening Ceremony
Community | Student

UT Permian Basin Engineering Building Grand Opening Ceremony

Nov 07, 2019
Nolan Hines smiling
Community | Student

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

Nov 07, 2019
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Community | Student

Program to Help Solve Teacher Shortage

July 11, 2019
Mesa building entrance at night
Community | Faculty and Staff

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

Jul 9, 2019
Mesa building entrance at night
Community | Student

3 Alumni Honored for their Leadership

Mar 28, 2019
Dr. Woodley smiles for picture with beneficiaries of the John Jacob Taylor Charitable Trust
Community

UT Permian Basin Receives Gift from John Jacob Taylor Charitable Trust

Jan 28, 2019
Evan Gattis running bases during Astros game
Community | Student

Evan Gattis Event Raises Over $130K for Baseball Program

Jan 25, 2019
Tim Leah sitting in office
Community | Student

Alumnus and Concho Resources CEO: Success Starts with Higher Ed

Jan 9, 2019
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