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UT Permian Basin's nuclear engineering program received notice last week that it successfully obtained a $100,000 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the HT3R reactor program.
Spencer Bowen, 5, uses glue to secure parts to his rocket Thursday afternoon during Camp Falcon's Mad Science Rocket Day at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
More people will be able to enjoy a performing arts center. June 5, 2009 - 3:45 PM With the best of intentions, Ellen Nol left her palatial Country Club Estates mansion and the surrounding beautiful grounds to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin with the prospect of it being used at the home of the president.
Taxing entities have their own budget crunches to worry about. June 5, 2009 - 8:12 PM Gene Bustamante Odessa American Years of dedication and mountains of volunteer work have been invested in Odessa's Presidential Museum.
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Glenville State acting fast to repl.....
While one new head basketball coach is in place, another is being sought. That's currently the situation at Glenville State College as newly hired head women's basketball coach Bernard "Bunky" Harkleroad started his new position on Monday and things are rolling smoothly as the Pioneers try to figure out Dwaine Osborne's replacement for the men's ...
Two more miles of a major roadway wouldn't make a difference. June 2, 2009 - 10:16 AM A book was written and a movie made titled "A Bridge Too Far." But there's nothing epic or exciting about the possibility of extending a road too far in southeastern Ector County.
So much for sitting around and getting old. Some senior citizens aren't about to do that and they are part of a generation that is redefining what it means to be retired.
Greater Texas Foundation awards scholarships
Due to Vice President for Student Services Susan Lara's grant writing efforts, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin has again received $25,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation for scholarships for community college transfer students.
Smoothies, tea drinks and coffee are all made in front of your eyes at Xago. So how do they get airtight covers on top? With a special-ordered "sealer." "Instead of having those lids, we have the sealer instead," said Riozelle Morales, a manager at the store.
Garnet Cameron, right, addresses Communities in Schools students during a career camp Thursday at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
The following University of Texas of the Permian Basin area students who graduated Saturday.
The UTPB dance team has scheduled tryouts from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Just Dance dance studio, located at 2740 N. Grandview Ave.
Holderman named principal of McKinney ISD's Bennett Elementary School
The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Mrs. Amy Holderman as the new principal of Bennett Elementary School at their Work-Study Meeting on April 21.
Three UTPB students chosen for Archer Center in D.C.
Joshua Zuniga, Kelly Combs and Gaven Norris, who will be seniors at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, have been selected through a statewide competition to become fellows at the Archer Center in Washington, D.C. this fall.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Spanish Literary Club presented a Spanglish
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Spanish Literary Club presented 'Spanglish as a linguistic phenomenon' at its April 17 meeting.
UTPB to partner with UT San Antonio
Comments 0 Recommend 0 April 23, 2009 - 2:36 PM BY ROY WAGGONER Students may soon get the opportunity to earn their doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin through a partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio.
2009 Virginia Festival of the Book - Civil Rights Movement Panel
Derek Catsam is an associate history professor at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Wildcats' Benedict no-hits UTPB
Abilene Christian's Britney Benedict became just the fifth player in school history to throw a no-hitter in an 8-0 victory over UT-Permian Basin in the first game of a nonconference doubleheader Tuesday at Poly Wells Field.
Malcolm Gladwell and John Maxwell will share their expertise. April 10, 2009 - 8:49 PM In tough times, savvy people find ways to make themselves more valuable.
Arts center soon will be rising
Building will add to the economy, the culture and the pride of the Permian Basin.