Student Success Stories

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These are just a few of the UT Permian Basin alumni who have already experienced the advantages of an education from The University of Texas Permian Basin. We encourage you to read these inspiring stories now, then consider how your own ambition, the personal attention of our faculty and staff, and the prestige of a degree from the acclaimed UT System can contribute to your future success.

“UTPB provided an affordable, convenient, and navigable opportunity for me to pursue a college degree.”

Jesse Arenivas
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“UTPB provided an affordable, convenient, and navigable opportunity for me to pursue a college degree.”

“You can’t beat the price and the quality of education that you’re getting from this institution.”

“I was looking for a college where I could get a quality MBA with a bias on energy and at a cost I could afford. UTPB ticked all the boxes.”

“UTPB’s program gave me in-depth knowledge and tools to succeed in the manufacturing industry.”

“I can kind of just do it in my own time. I can do it from the comfort of my home, in my home office. It just makes things a lot easier for me, so I don’t have to worry about being in class at a specific time.”

“I chose to earn an MA in Literacy because I knew that the knowledge would benefit my students in the classroom.”

“Having the opportunity to earn your degree online is an excellent [way] to complete your education even if you have a busy lifestyle.”

“UTPB taught me, through the program, what type of leader I wanted to be.”

“Achieving a master’s degree early in my [teaching] career has [contributed] to many of my students mastering state assessment. ”

“The eight-week courses, the program being completely online, and no travel—that’s what did it for me.”

“My favorite courses were those taught by Dr. Tara Wilson because her passion for reading always came through in her teaching and in our class discussions.”

“UTPB prepared me to pass the superintendent certification test and allowed me to interact with and learn from knowledgeable practitioners in the education field.”

“I would recommend online learning to anyone who is employed, has a family, or other responsibilities. I always felt like I did not have time to go back to school, when in fact, I did.”

“Anytime and every time you have an opportunity to impact a young learner and help build those connections and develop that brain and build that foundation for future success is just an opportunity to have a real impact.”

“You are so much more valuable in the workforce and more coveted by employers when you are an educated individual. It shows you have what it takes to not just settle but to excel in your chosen profession.”

“As soon as I graduated, I received the promotion to reading interventionist and am now able to work exclusively with the students who are dyslexic or at risk.”

“[As a superintendent] I can impact that many more students through the impact I make on my directors and principals.”

“[This degree] has elevated the ability that I have as an educator to meet the needs of my students and…coworkers.”

“I feel like I have a relationship with this person who brought me into the program and continues to keep me under their wing and make sure that I’m set up for success.”

“Once I saw the framework of the Permian Basin [program], that’s when I decided to apply.”

“I’m better able to understand what leadership should look like on a daily basis.”

“[W]hat I was literally learning in class one evening or weekend, I was implementing and seeing how it affected my job the very next day.”

“With my degree, I will immediately illustrate my knowledge in pursuing work with the justice system in the police department, possibly assisting with police reform training.”

“I know I’m getting a quality education, and that’s more important to me than anything.”

“It’s been incredible having such access to my professor throughout the program, so it’s as if he’s serving the role of not only my professor but my advisor.”

“I have always wanted to pursue a master’s degree and feel proud to have received it from UTPB. This degree will also open many doors to career paths.”

“I’ve accomplished something big, and UTPB played a big role in that.”

“[I’m] able to compete with the next principal, regardless of where they’re coming from, to be able to go into an interview and intelligently answer questions“

“[My BSIT] positioned me to get a lot more other roles that wouldn’t be available to me without a technical degree.”

“I can’t thank the professors there enough, and I think that they have really made an impact on my life.”

“I think [the best part] is being able to complete my dream in a good time frame and also having the flexibility to continue with my day-to-day life.”

“I hope that UTPB continues to add fully online accessible degree programs. I’d take them.”

“UTPB, that’s my go-to college.”

“Working online allowed me to be at home while I worked, stopping for family dinners and scheduling my work around important family events.”

“Having my whole program online made my dream of achieving a bachelor’s degree possible.”

“If you’re willing to do the work and you’re wanting to learn and expand on your knowledge base, I definitely would recommend it. 100%.”

“I am confident that the valuable education I receive here from the incredible professors will serve me in my profession as an educator and law student.”

“I’ve found that I can use things I learned in these online classes immediately in my job and that I’m also given resources and skills that I know I’ll use tomorrow or five years from now.”

“UTPB allowed the flexibility we both needed to continue going to school and fulfilling our responsibilities at work.”

“I wanted to feel like it was going to be valuable and I was going to learn something and it could fit into what I already had going on in my life.”