Arts Center is now open in the Midland campus, off Hwy 191 and FM 1788. Construction began in 2009 and the center opened with a grand gala featuring Rod Stewart on November 1, 2011. In 2018, UTPB announced a new Kinesiology building at a cost of around 37 million dollars. The following year, UTPB announced the opening of its 55 million dollar Engineering building. Campus Main campus A Stonehenge replica was added adjacent to the Visual Arts Studio. Parker Ranch House Mesa Building J. Conrad Dunagan Library/Lecture Center Founder's Building Visual Arts Studio Gymnasium Complex Gym Annex Building Falcon's Nest(Housing) Falcon's Court(Housing) Industrial Technology Building Science and Technology Building Student Activity Center Thermal Energy Plant Physical Plant PETS Other places of interest Ellen Noël Art Museum Presidential Archives and Leadership Library Fire Station (City of Odessa) U.T.P.B. Park (City of Odessa) Midland campus Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED) Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center Performance Hall Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall Future developments Engineering Building Student Housing Academic Additions Academics The university offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, through its five colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Engineering College of Education College of Nursing Athletics The Texas–Permian Basin (UTPB) athletic teams are called the Falcons. The university is a member at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2016–17 academic year. The Falcons previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2015–16; in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1998–99 to 2005–06; and as an NAIA Independent from 1995–96 to 1997–98. The teams' uniforms reflect the school colors of orange, white, and black. UTPB competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. References External links Official athletics website Buildings and structures in Ector County, Texas Education in Ector County, Texas Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Public universities and colleges in Texas Permian Basin Tourist attractions in Ector County, Texas Educational institutions established in 1973 1973 establishments in Texas