The University of Texas Permian Basin will host ESPN reporter and Sports Emmy winner Holly Rowe as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.
The event is free and open to the public, according to UTPB.
Rowe, a veteran sports journalist with more than 25 years of experience, is widely known for her work covering college football, basketball, and major sporting events for ESPN. In addition to her broadcasting career, Rowe is also a Stage IV melanoma survivor, and her lecture will focus on themes of resilience, advocacy, and storytelling.
Organizers say Rowe will share personal experiences from both her professional career and her cancer journey, highlighting the role of perseverance and purpose in overcoming adversity. She is also the founder of the Joy+US Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing moments of joy to people facing life’s most difficult challenges.
The lecture is part of the UTPB Shepperd Leadership Institute’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings nationally recognized leaders, journalists, and public figures to West Texas for conversations centered on leadership, service, and impact.
Event Details
Speaker: Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter & Sports Emmy Winner Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, Odessa Admission: Free
More information about the event is available through the University of Texas Permian Basin at utpb.edu.
