After narrowing down your top university contenders and completing your applications, it’s time to consider what comes after you’ve been accepted. From choosing your classes for your first semester to purchasing every book on each course syllabus, there are so many items to add to your educational to-do list ahead of your first day of…
For some recent grads, the concept of getting a job is simple. They browse listings, submit their applications, and wait for responses from hiring managers. However, if that process doesn’t result in a shiny new job after a few weeks, they begin to wonder why they haven’t heard back from more employers. One factor to…
In 2023, The University of Texas Permian Basin is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing a world-class education to students from Texas and around the globe! To commemorate this milestone, we’ve put together a list of 50 historical, informative, fun, and even surprising facts about our university, our campuses, and the surrounding area. You’re sure…
GIS professionals are no longer limited to mapping and land surveys. Today, industries like healthcare, finance, and even retail rely on geospatial data to drive decisions. If you’re curious about where your GIS skills can take you (or wondering what industry GIS belongs to), we’re exploring six sectors that use GIS and the types of…
Presidents’ Day (aka Washington’s Birthday) is always the third Monday of February. Labor Day is always the first Monday of September. And Election Day is always the first Tuesday in November. But what is it about that day and that month that led to it being chosen for one of the most important traditions of…
As the fall season nears, the spooky-loving souls of the world begin decorating their houses with ghouls and goblins, making orders for pumpkin spice lattes, and busting out old VHS tapes of “Hocus Pocus” for their annual rewatch. For some, the movie’s backdrop in Salem, Massachusetts, evokes thoughts of the Salem witch trials. Suddenly, their…
What’s happening in a child’s mind when they’re learning to read? What’s the process they go through as they transition from a nonreader to a reader? Naturally, there are plenty of theories and lots of research. Let’s review some theories of how children learn to read before looking at a generally accepted explanation and what…
If you’re interested in becoming a nurse, you’ve probably seen the terms “RN” and “BSN” pop up everywhere. ut what do they really mean, and how are they connected? An RN, or registered nurse, is a licensed healthcare professional who provides hands-on patient care, educates individuals about health conditions, and works closely with doctors and…
Casinos don’t just rely on luck to make money—they rely on psychology. From the moment you step onto a gaming floor, everything around you is designed to keep you playing longer than you planned. While gambling industry groups promote responsible gaming, the subtle cues that influence behavior are often hiding in plain sight. Lighting, sounds,…
When people picture a day in the life of an accountant, they often envision a professional diligently tapping away on the keys of a calculator while tracking the funds coming in and out of their client’s accounts. All the better to ensure the numbers add up correctly, of course. But thousands of years ago, when…