Want a flexible way to earn your degree from The University of Texas Permian Basin? With UTPB’s online programs, you can live and work anywhere while getting a top-quality education. When you study online with UTPB, you become part of the Falcon Family. We think it’s important to celebrate your achievements alongside them, too. Once…
You open a social app and start scrolling. Before you realize it, you’ve watched a few videos, commented on a friend’s photo, checked the weather, clicked on a tornado warning, and asked ChatGPT about safe travel destinations (preferably with good weather)—all while on break from work. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. While digital multitasking can…
Picture this: You’re in a hospital room, and a nurse walks in—flustered, but still smiling—with a chart in hand. This expert provider is checking your vitals, catching early warning signs, coordinating with doctors, reassuring your anxious family outside, and solving small healthcare crises in the hallway … all before lunch. Today, nurses are no longer…
June is National Internet Safety Month in the United States: a time to spotlight online risks, particularly for children and teens. These efforts are especially crucial considering human trafficking—a modern form of slavery—continues to rise globally, with traffickers increasingly exploiting the internet to recruit victims. In this article, we’ll explore the extent of this humanitarian…
Picture this: A TV meteorologist warns about a brewing hurricane, the storm’s cone of uncertainty and spaghetti models streaking all over the screen. As you quietly regret moving to the coast and plan for gas, water and higher ground, you hear the harried meteorologist explain which hurricane category will destroy your home—and which will wash…
Planning your next career move? Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or aiming for a more advanced role, having the right tools can make all the difference. Megan Baeza, UTPB’s executive director of career services, shares her expert advice on what your career toolkit should look like. Must-Have Career Tools for Every…
Statistically speaking, most social work graduates pursue social work careers. But what if you’re not like most people? We’re here to tell you that you can absolutely transform your passion for helping others and hard-earned expertise into another type of career. A social work degree is a broadly marketable credential offering highly transferrable skills to…
Honoring and celebrating our mothers has been a global tradition throughout history. Although Mother’s Day was officially declared a U.S. holiday in 1914, its origins date back centuries. People have honored their mothers across cultures and time periods through festivals, religious observances, and communal gatherings. Understanding the historical significance of holidays like Mother’s Day provides…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Shaping Education: From Pioneers to Advocates Education has long been a cornerstone of human civilization, shaping the course of society across generations. Educational pioneers like Horace Mann, who championed free public education, and Maria Montessori, who revolutionized individualized learning,…
Change is both a certainty and a necessity in business. Adapting to change can make the difference between success and failure for just about any type of organization. Right now, a digital transformation is well underway in most business sectors, and business leaders that embrace this changing landscape are the most likely to survive and…