Odessa, Texas/October 25, 2021-The University of Texas of the Permian Basin held the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the D. KIRK EDWARDS HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER on Friday, October 22nd. This facility houses the next generation of healthcare professionals, social workers, community health leaders and scientists.
(Dr. Sandra Woodley, President-UT Permian Basin)
Several years ago Kirk Edwards and then University of the Permian Basin president David Watts began the process of establishing a UTPB football team to help with increase university enrollment and to help the Odessa-Midland community grow.
(Kirk Edwards, UT Permian Basin-supporter)
The 37 million dollar, 63,717 square foot state-of-the-art facility named after Kirk Edwards, a long-time UT Permian Basin donor and supporter features several labs including atheletic training education, exercise, biomechanics and other features.
(Todd Dooley, Athletic Director-UT PERMIAN BASIN)
The athletic wing of the D. Kirk Edwards Human Performance Center has a 150 seat auditorium/team meeting room, locker rooms for football and women’s soccer.
(Todd Dooley, Athletic Director-UT PERMIAN BASIN)
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