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2 weeks ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
University of Texas Permian Basin senior mechanical engineering students presented their research at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh for the first time in the program’s history.
The eight undergraduates’ senior design projects included golf putter design optimization, coating system bearing, redesigning a shoulder rest for violin and viola, and the iterative design and development of a Formula SAE chassis.
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3 weeks ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
University of Texas Permian Basin Energy Land Management Senior, Parker Goin has been awarded the American Association of Professional Landmen Outstanding Graduate Award.
Goin was selected as a finalist from a competitive pool of students nominated by accredited universities nationwide, including Texas Tech University, West Virginia University, the University of Texas at Austin, and many others.
“It’s my biggest award.
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1 month ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
The University of Texas Permian Basin’s Soaring Science student organization attended the annual Texas Academy of the Science meeting in Waco, hosted by Baylor University and McLellan Community College.
“Attending the Texas Academy of Science conference was such a rewarding experience for me, both academically and professionally.
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1 month ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
Four UTPB College of Education students have gone the extra mile, actively collaborating on projects both inside and outside of the classroom that will enhance their skills and advance their professional growth.
“They are passionate, engaged, hard-working, collaborative, intelligent, and more,” said Assistant Professor of Literacy Dr. Shelly Landreth.
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1 month ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
Distinguished UTPB School of Nursing faculty member Rachel Johnson is advancing educational accessibility for her students by initiating the vetting process for Open Educational Resources (OER). OER’s are teaching and learning materials that live on a public domain, allowing free access to students.
“Many students juggle multiple responsibilities, including work and family obligations, and sometimes course materials for academic success can become very pricey.
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1 month ago | 
oaoa.com | Alexandra Macia
By Alexandra Macia Five University of Texas Permian Basin students are participating in the 2025 UT System Legislative Fellowship program, interning at the State Capitol in Austin. The program provides students with valuable leadership and professional experience. To qualify, students were nominated and then interviewed by UTS leadership. UTPB junior biology student Brett Jacobsen is interning for the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services under Sen. Lois Kolkhorst.
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1 month ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
UTPB alumnus Nick Bascus recently opened Zunna Vintage Toys & Games, a game store in Midland. Bascus graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and a Teacher Certification.
Originally from Midland, Bascus got the idea to open his own store after years of selling items on eBay. He says he had always done well with toys and video games. About a year and a half ago a local flea market shut down, and he decided to take the leap and buy all the toys.
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2 months ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
Five University of Texas Permian Basin students are participating in the 2025 UT System Legislative Fellowship program, interning at the State Capitol in Austin. The program provides students with valuable leadership and professional experience.
To qualify, students were nominated and then interviewed by UTS leadership. UTPB junior biology student Brett Jacobsen is interning for the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services under Senator Kolkhorst.
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2 months ago | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
The University of Texas Permian Basin’s PetroBowl Team competed against a number of universities at a national competition in Los Angeles. At the annual Society of Petroleum Engineers PetroBowl Competition, teams compete against one another in a fast-paced quiz match on petroleum, engineering, and geology facts.
UTPB finished third out of five teams, narrowly missing the playoffs by just one win.
“We lost by just one point against University of Houston and lost against Texas A&M.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
utpb.edu | Alexandra Macia
“If, 10 years ago, or one year ago, or last month, I could have been given a magic wand to wave to get exactly what I wanted, this would have been it! My years in administration have been priceless, but my great interest in education is in the same field in which I earned my doctorate—American Studies,” Colwell told The Windmill. According to The Windmill, Colwell was also president of the Permian Historical Society and the editor of the Permian Historical Annual.
