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[NR] UTPB MBA program earns top nod in U.S. News & World Report

Teaching practices, student engagement & services contribute

BY MELANIE NICHOLS

NEWS RELEASE UT Permian Basin’s focus on student performance and quality instruction has earned the institution another national recognition. In January, U.S. News & World Report ranked UTPB’s online master’s degree in business...... Full story

UT Permian Basin business professor Dr. Leslie Toombs and former graduate student Brad Potts reconnect on campus after learning that U.S. News & World Report just named the university's Online MBA Program one of the best in the country. Potts graduated with his MBA in May 2010. Potts said the U.S. News & World Report honor only reinforced his recommendation of the program and the faculty. ‘I would encourage anyone interested in an MBA to choose UTPB. The program allowed me the flexibility to take care of work and family obligations while pursuing my degree.'

[NR] UTPB grad reaps benefits of award-winning online MBA program

By Melanie Nicholas

NEWS RELEASE Midlander Brad Potts is a lot of things. He’s a diehard Texas Tech football fan who loves to barbecue and watch movies. He’s a racecar aficionado, especially the Ferrari Formula 1 team, and a lover of Chuck Norris jokes. He...... Full story

Printmaker coming

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Joseph Velasquez known as a printmaker, will be exhibiting his techniques from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1 in the UTPB visual arts parking lot. Velasquez will mix wood, ink and a steam roller to make industrialized prints...... Full story

Officials: UT system changes not major at UTPB

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

A system-wide change in the University of Texas system will bring minor changes to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Last week, the UT systems board of regents met for a board meeting and approved two new system changes. The first...... Full story

Pictured left to right: Cory Alexander, assistant professor of visual and performing arts, Danny Soliva, owner and president of Steinway Hall in Dallas, Brian Elmore, director of institutional sales for Steinway Hall of Dallas, David Watts, president of UTPB, Dan Keast, associate professor of music

UTPB Receives All-Steinway School Designation

By UTPB Staff Writers

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Music program received the honored designation as an All-Steinway School on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Danny Soliva, owner and president for Steinway Hall of Dallas and Brian Emore, director of...... Full story

Tim Coburn is the creator/director of a new Master of Energy Business degree program offered online through the University of Tulsa. Coburn was in Odessa this week to meet with energy companies about the program and to recruit for the program.

College to offer online masters for energy industry

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

A new online master’s program geared toward the energy industry may be the answer in the Permian Basin as companies need qualified people for management.In the fall, the University of Tulsa will start its online master of energy business...... Full story

Hospital district votes to fund UTPB nursing program

BY GABRIELLA LOPEZ

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin’s impending bachelor of science in nursing program is getting a little help from its friends since the Ector County Hospital District board approved a resolution for an endowment trust Tuesday...... Full story

Under the watchful eye of a Great Blue Heron, a male and female Hooded Merganser take flight Monday morning from one of the duck ponds at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. A

Morning at the duck pond

PHOTO BY MARK STERKEL

Under the watchful eye of a Great Blue Heron, a male and female Hooded Merganser take flight Monday morning from one of the duck ponds at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. A cold, cloudy Monday morning gave way to sunny conditions during...... Full story

UTPB Hosts Business Professionals Of America Regional Conference

UTPB Staff Writers

The Regional Conference for Business Professionals of America was hosted by UTPB on Friday, January 27, 2012. The conference offered 60 contests to more than 300 participants providing the opportunity for high school students to showcase their...... Full story

Prospective students to get taste of college experience

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Students looking for higher-education opportunities in the Permian Basin area may need to come to Falcon Day.Falcon Day is an event put on four times a year at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for its prospective students. It will take...... Full story

UTPB exhibit honors black history and local educators

BY GABRIELLA LOPEZ

Books, records, and colorful African masks and clothing mark local and national black history for the upcoming month in a display at UTPB’s Mesa Building.Joanna Hadjicostandi, a University of Texas of the Permian Basin professor and the...... Full story

Grace Peng, a student from Taiwan, teaches the seasons of the year in Mandarin Chinese to students at UTPB.

Student from Taiwan becomes a teacher in Odessa

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

In Taiwan, Grace Peng wants to graduate and work in the business world, but for one month in Odessa she is teaching a beginners class of Mandarin Chinese. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is offering beginners and intermediate courses...... Full story

“Big Apple” Maymester Course

UTPB Staff Writers

The Art Department at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin is offering a Maymester course geared to learning about the Art and Architecture of New York City along with a six night visit to the “The Big Apple.” Some of the sights...... Full story

UTPB sophomore Alexandra Sobrino, from right, Lara Seegers, senior, and Steven Nhoy, freshman, play Super Smash Bros. Thursday by the Gamers Club table during Club Day at UTPB.

UTPB students aim to form lasting bonds

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Students at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin looking for campus organizations to be involved with may need to rush.Over the years, several students have attempted to form sororities and fraternities at UTPB. Currently, only one...... Full story

27th Annual Texas Leadership Forum Scheduled

UTPB Staff Writers

The John Ben Shepperd Leadership Institute has provided Texans with an education for and about leadership, ethics and public service through its annual Texas Leadership Forum. Aimed at young professionals, this year’s event is February 2-4,...... Full story