“Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire” —Thomas Keneally, paraphrased from the Talmud Imagine if you could solve the world’s problems with a wave of your hand. Like magic, you could reform melted glaciers, shelter the country’s stray animals, and provide free meals to school children. Sadly, the world’s problems can’t be fixed so…
If you have a passion for learning languages and are fascinated by other cultures, have you considered turning those interests into a career? As a Spanish major at UTPB, you’ll not only dramatically improve your Spanish-speaking abilities but also sharpen other must-have language skills that are highly sought-after in today’s job market. Join us as…
“Knowledge itself is power.” –Francis Bacon, British philosopher and author Reading and writing are foundational skills with which everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background or future ambitions, must be equipped. Here we’ll look at how literacy is linked to an individual’s socioeconomic status and potential, as well as statistics that support these connections. These Literacy…
A social work degree is your gateway to a world of possibilities, all rooted in the shared mission of helping others tackle life’s toughest challenges. In fact, there are so many career options that narrowing down the perfect fit can feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t let that hold you back. People drawn to social work…
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….
“Sorry, I hated that. Sorry, I wish I hadn’t said that.” “Sorry, is this coffee? Sorry, this is my fault.” Comedian Amy Schumer cast light on an all-too-common reality for many women with a 2015 sketch from her show “Inside Amy Schumer.” Entitled “I’m Sorry,” the sketch depicts female thought leaders on stage who apologized so…
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…
As we gear up for summer, we eagerly anticipate each public holiday our employers provide. Memorial Day? Check. Fourth of July? You betcha. Then we endure a wait that feels like an eternity until that first glorious Monday in September. Ahh, Labor Day: a prime opportunity to extend our weekend, plan holiday getaways, host family…
In the early morning hours of April 26, 1986, reactor number four at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded. As the reactor building was destroyed, over 100 radioactive elements were launched into the atmosphere. Today, Chernobyl remains frozen in time. A protective radiation shield entombs the nuclear reactor’s remains. The Ukrainian city of Pripyat lies…
“The application of GIS is limited only by the imagination of those who use it.” – Jack Dangermond, president of Esri Geographic information systems (GIS) have become indispensable for analyzing and visualizing spatial data. While many of us associate GIS primarily with mapping and GPS (global positioning system), its applications extend far beyond these familiar uses. For instance,…