Watts ends era as UTPB president after 16 years
In a turning point for the Permian Basin, David Watts concludes a 16 year UTPB presidency that transformed a commuter campus into a growing university. Enrollment rose from 2,200 to near 7,000 as new facilities and programs expanded. Watts launches regional education initiatives and passes leadership to Dr. Sandra Woodley, welcomed as the region looks to continued growth.
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