UTPB - The University of Texas Permian Basin

"Every student deserves to feel loved, supported and believed in. I am honored to be that person for my students, and I look forward to the impact I will make in the years ahead," said Madelyn Clark, a 2026 graduate of the College of Education. 🎓🤙

Madelyn has always felt called to teaching and helping the next generation succeed. Through UTPB's Teacher Residency Program, she gained hands-on classroom experience, strengthened her instructional skills and learned alongside an experienced mentor teacher.📚

"I strengthened my skills in teaching phonics, grammar, and writing, and together we helped all 40 of our students become readers," Madelyn said. "More than anything, I am thankful for the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of my students while gaining valuable experience for my future career."

Ready to make an impact in the Permian Basin? Learn how educators across the Permian Basin can now have the full cost of UTPB's Falcon Fast Track alternative teacher certification program covered.🧡

Visit utpb.edu/teachthepermian to get started.

Still thinking about our incredible students and the impact they made through their summer internships! 🎓✨

Our National Intern Day luncheon, hosted by , was a chance to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and the valuable experiences they gained along the way.

We're proud of all they've accomplished and can't wait to see what's next. 🧡🤙

Sending these future teachers all the good vibes as they begin the school year! 🍎📚

As K-12 educators head back to the classroom, our clinical teaching and Teacher Resident students are beginning their in-school experience alongside them.

We're excited to see them learn, grow, and make an impact as they take the next step on their journey to becoming educators. 🧡 ✨

Welcoming our Falcons back to campus! 🧡 🦅

The countdown to a new semester is on, and so are Weeks of Welcome! Grab a friend and join us for a variety of fun events hosted by UTPB Student Life 🎊

🔗 Check out the Weeks of Welcome link below to see what's happening and start planning your semester kickoff! 🤙
https://www.utpb.edu/success/2026/08/find-your-flock-weeks-of-welcome

Thinking about graduate school but not sure where to start? 🤔

Join our Ask Us Anything: Grad School Edition to get your questions answered by UTPB faculty, advisors, and current students. Learn about the admissions process, academic advising and what it's really like to be a graduate student at UTPB. 🤩

📅 Thursday, Aug. 6
🕔 5 p.m.
💻 Virtual

🔗 Register today: https://admissions.utpb.edu/register/askus.gradschool

"The experience confirmed that teaching is the career I am passionate about pursuing." 🤩

Fernanda Malagon found her calling through UTPB's College of Education, where hands-on experiences and dedicated faculty prepared her to become the educator she is today. 📚

If you're ready to inspire the next generation, there's never been a better time to become a teacher. Eligible educators across the Permian Basin can now have the full cost of UTPB's Falcon Fast Track alternative teacher certification program covered.

🔗 Learn more at utpb.edu/teachthepermian.