Welcome to the UTPB Wiki
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) Wiki is a site for the publication of student research, essays, and theses. The wiki offers a way to publicly publish academic works associated with studies at UTPB. Please, feel free to publish your articles here. Since this is a public forum, please keep in mind that all comment and article postings need to be professional and appropriate.
About the University
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (commonly called UT Permian Basin or simply UTPB) is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. Its unofficial Fall 2007 enrollment was 3,586.
Foundation of UTPB
UTPB began in 1973 as a university that offered only junior, senior, and graduate level programs. There were 1,011 students when the school opened. The school allowed students to help with the interviews of prospective faculty. Student recommendations were considered when additional faculty were hired.
More recently
George E. "Buddy" West, a member of the first graduating class from UTPB, represented Odessa in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 until his death in 2008. He became the legislative point man on UTPB issues. West worked to obtain the Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, a new student union building, and a performing arts center.
Campus
Main Campus
- Mesa Building
- J. Conrad Dunagan Library/Lecture Center
- Founder's Building
- Nancy Fyfe Visual Arts Studio
- Gymnasium Complex
- Gym Annex Building
- Parker Ranch House
- Falcon's Nest(Housing)
- Falcon's Court(Housing)
- Industrial Technology Building
- Thermal Energy Plant
- Physical Plant
- PETEX
- Stonehenge replica (adjacent to the Visual Arts Studio)
- Student Activity Center (SAC)
- Science and Technology Building
Other Places of Interest
- Ellen Noel Art Museum
- Presidential Museum & Leadership Library
- Fire Station (City of Odessa)
- U.T.P.B. Park (City of Odessa)
Off Campus
- Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED)
Future Developments
- Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
- Performance Hall
- Helen Greathouse Hall