UTPB hosts second annual ‘State of the University' event
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The University of Texas Permian Basin recently hosted its second annual 'State of the University' at the Odessa Country Club. The event brought students, faculty, and community members together to celebrate the university's accomplishments. Officials also shared visions for the future.
'While we've had almost a 40% increase in graduates out here, we have to really accelerate that pace because we know we need 38,000 more graduates out here over the next 20 years,' said UTPB President Dr. Sandra Woodley. 'So it was wonderful to come together and see everyone in the community that supports this university sitting and mingling with our students and our student athletes and our faculty, as well as our amazing staff who really work hard every day to deliver on that mission.'
The State of the University also featured guest speakers, such as professors and students, who spoke about what the university has done for them.
'It's a great group of students who work really hard, and most of our students have to work to finish school. It takes them longer than four years, and that's okay; it's not a failure for them,' said Dr. Woodley. 'They find their way to be successful here. And we are here to celebrate the support the university has for that kind of student who will walk across the stage in just a few short weeks and get their diploma here.'
Dr. Woodley shared details about some renovations that are coming to UTPB's campus:
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