UT Permian Basin speaks on virtual tour experience [Video]

ODESSA, Texas — The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is staying ahead of today’s technology by switching over to artificial intelligence and virtual features to better equip their students.

One year ago, UTPB rolled out a new customized virtual tour that allows students and their families to explore the campus and choose what they want to be able to see based on their interest.

So far, it has been a success with 4,000 visitors who visited the site.

UTPB is excited to become a common app school where it’s easier to apply for college.

“What’s great about it is it certainly is a fantastic recruiting tool for people that maybe are too far to drive to campus. But what we’re also learning is that many of our local …