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UT Permian Basin offers automatic merit scholarships for incoming freshmen based on academic achievements, with an April 15 deadline.

Lyndsay Eiben, a dedicated educator and flutist, becomes the new Director of Bands at the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Economic impact, filling workforce needs and future plans for UTPB were just a few of the items highlighted at the second annual State of the University Wednesday at the Odessa Country Club. Panels ...

The University of Texas Permian Basin announced April 9 that Lyndsay Eiben has been named Director of Bands. In this expanded role, Eiben will provide leadership for UTPB's bands program while ...

The University of Texas Permian Basin hosted its annual State of the University event today. The event highlighted growth, student success, and community impact. “This is an exciting time for UT ...

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Midland-Odessa has seen extreme winds this year, some nearing hurricane speeds. Is this just a phase or the future?

Areas of Texas and New Mexico are at risk of wildfires developing over the weekend, meteorologists are warning.

Depleted and abandoned oil wells in West Texas are causing environmental issues such as sinkholes and blowouts, leading to significant financial costs for cleanup. The Texas Railroad Commission ...

Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit ...

The University of Texas Permian Basin has been awarded funding as part of the New Worlds Await You-II (NWAY-II) grant, a NASA-supported initiative aimed at engaging students in space-related STEM ...