Embarking on your journey as an educator is incredibly rewarding, but we all know how those pesky student loans can cast a shadow over your educational journey and persist even later in your career. Whether you’re just starting your degree or you’re a retired teacher exploring income-based repayment options, there are plenty of ways to…
Thinking about going back to school? If you’re considering an online second bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree, you’re not alone. Many working professionals explore these options when changing careers, boosting skills, or meeting grad school requirements. So—should you get a second bachelor’s degree online, or is a master’s a better fit? We’ll break down…
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg Becoming a judge takes grit, intelligence, and years of legal work. For women, the path is often even steeper. Despite the barriers, though, trailblazing women have risen to the highest courts…
“Education is education and it’s the right of every human being.” – Malala Yousafzai At age 15, Malala Yousafzai became an international symbol for all girls who wish to receive an education. Outspoken on the topic since childhood, Malala was shot in the head while walking home from school by a member of the Pakistani…
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women” and a “call to action for accelerating women’s equality.” Here we’ll take a brief look at the history of IWD before exploring the present-day political dimensions of the holiday and their connection to gender equality…
Women hold only 8.2% of CEO positions at large corporations, despite making up half of the population. But don’t let that get you down. Women are making strides in the business world. We have a long way to go until female entrepreneurs are on equal footing with their male counterparts, but there are an increasing…
At The University of Texas Permian Basin, we’re proud of our online programs, and we love to talk about them. But we believe the best way to share their benefits is to allow actual program graduates to speak for themselves. We hope you find the words of these UTPB alumni as inspiring as we do! …
Steven Spielberg. Alfred Hitchcock. Undoubtedly, you’re familiar with these legendary filmmakers. Both widely admired and imitated directors are the subjects of their own dedicated courses in The University of Texas Permian Basin’s online Master of Arts in English. Our program takes a deep dive into consequential historical and modern English-language literature and film, giving special…
Teachers and educators have an incredible influence on their students, whose futures can depend on a teacher’s passion and persistence. Yet there exists a cohort of educators whose influence extends beyond the classroom walls. Armed with education degrees, these educators have harnessed their knowledge to shape policies, ignite change, and inspire students everywhere. Many have…
Are you considering earning your bachelor’s degree? A recent federal government report revealed that more than 60% of undergraduate students were taking one or more online courses and nearly 30% of undergraduate students were enrolled solely in online courses. While the COVID-19 pandemic initially gave degree seekers no other choice, that’s no longer the case….