@UTPBpres

Sixth president of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. German shepherd enthusiast. grandmaX3. #FalconsUp

 Odessa, TX
utpb.edu/president
Joined June 2017
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Grateful! That’s the best word I can find to express my feelings about @utpb’s 4th annual Scholarship Ball! With our community’s support, we raised over $1 million for students! We also honored some amazing people. #FalconsUp
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A great day at University Lands annual Energy Forum. Thank you for letting @utpb share our story. What an inspirational day! @JohnZerwasMD
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⁦@JohnZerwasMD⁩ talking about the value of higher education ⁦@utsystem⁩
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Congratulations, Chancellor @JohnZerwasMD! It will be an honor to work with you to move our great system forward.
The University of Texas System
@utsystem20 Aug 2025
UT Regents confirm the appointment of @JohnZerwasMD, as chancellor of the UT System #UTRegentsMeet utsystem.edu/news/2025/08/20…

It’s Official: UT System Board of Regents Confirms Appointment of John M. Zerwas, MD, as UT System...

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas System Board of Regents has officially appointed John M. Zerwas, MD, as chancellor of The University of Texas System, and James E. Davis as president of The...

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Awesome to catch up with my old friend Francisco Cigarroa who hired me to come to Texas when he was Chancellor. And, always great to see President Heather Wilson who’s doing great things at @UTEP.
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So proud of our @utpbalumni team for launching a new podcast called “Once A Falcon.” I’ll share more soon!
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Welcome to the @CityofOdessa David Vela! We are excited to work with you as City Manager! Thanks @OdessaChamber for hosting a great welcome event!!
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We run into @UTPB students everywhere we go! Just met Donzel Andress, an online graduate student, when we picked up our rental car in Houston! We look forward to seeing Donzel walk the stage to receive his Masters in Science in Finance in December! #FalconsUp
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Thank you @OdessaChamber for allowing me to be part of the annual retreat. I’m honored to discuss the future of education with colleagues from @OdessaCollege and @EctorCountyISD.
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⁦@LarryGatlin⁩ and brothers in the house!!
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Welcome to @EctorCountyISD’s new superintendent Dr. Keeley Boyer! We are excited to continue our important work with you and your team - improving educational outcomes for students in Ector County. Thanks @OdessaChamber for hosting a great event!
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⁦@mayorloriblong⁩ great update on the state of Midland! So many exciting things on the horizon.
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Such a great night celebrating the impact art and culture can have on a community! I’m honored to be recognized with my friend @OCPresGDW by Odessa Arts. Excited for the Black and White Ball next week! 🖤🤍
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Five @UTPB students are immersed in life at the Texas Capitol as UT System Legislative Fellows — gaining firsthand experience in public affairs and a strong start in public service. #FalconsUp utpb.edu/success/2025/03/fiv… @LoisKolkhorst @JudithZaffirini @DanPatrick @UTPBpres #txlege
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Wishing @UTPB_WBB so much luck this week at the @LoneStarConf tournament! I’m so proud of you all. #FalconsUp
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Thank you to ⁦@mayorloriblong⁩ and MDC for the amazing midland entrepreneurial challenge in partnership with ⁦@utpb⁩
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Fun to connect with @utpb students who are interning at the Capitol this semester. I am impressed and proud! Thanks to @utsystem for this amazing program. #FalconsUp
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Feeling supported in Austin today. ⁦@BrooksLandgraf⁩ ⁦@kevinsparkstx⁩ ⁦@UTPBFootball⁩ helmet in the house!
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Our @utpb students were one of the highlights of this week’s @OdessaChamber and @MidlandChamber legislative event. They are so smart, driven and eager to have an impact. I am one proud President! #falconsUp
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BBall better with the band! ⁦@UTPB_WBB⁩ ⁦@utpbfalcons⁩
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