A University of Texas Permian Basin official is participating in a major international sports event. Daniella Alvarez, a transfer specialist at UTPB, has been selected as a volunteer for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas. Alvarez was chosen from a large pool of applicants, with over 1 million people vying for a spot.

She is one of 6,000 volunteers who will be contributing to the event. Further details about Alvarez's experience and role at the World Cup can be found through the University of Texas Permian Basin's Facebook page or the Odessa American website.