Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Texas Tech Welcomes Robotic Competition

The Texas Tech Campus will welcome an estimated 1,500 people on Friday and Saturday for the Texas BEST Robotics Competition.

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Psychologist Busts Holiday Myths, Urban Legends

High suicide rates and family conflict will make holiday headlines in the media this year, just as in year’s past.
However, David Rudd, chairman of the Department of Psychology at Texas Tech says both topics are an urban legend created by repetition that isn’t supported by factual data.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Texas Tech Alumnus Known as “The Father of Russian Real Estate” Visits Lubbock

Prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union, private real estate ownership in the USSR did not exist. Today Russia is one of the most active commercial real estate markets in the world, thanks in large part to a Texas Tech graduate who is now known as “the Father of Russian Real Estate.”

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Roast Will Honor Outbound Law Professor, Oil And Gas Expert

To honor professor Bruce Kramer for his contributions to academic excellence at Texas Tech School of Law, the class of 2008 is hosting the Bruce Kramer Commemorative Roast, a fundraising event that will benefit the Texas Tech Law School Foundation.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Researchers Develop Model for More Attractive Coastlines

Researchers at Texas Tech University report that they have identified a missing element in most of the state’s current coastal zoning laws. While filled to the brim with the nuts and bolts of cumbersome construction regulation, there’s apparently little to see in terms of scenic quality.

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Annual Carol of Lights Celebration Lights Up Texas Tech

More than 25,000 orange, red and white lights will light up 13 buildings around Texas Tech University at the culmination of the annual Carol of Lights ceremony on Friday, [Dec. 1].

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

First in the Nation: TTU Libraries Acquire High-Speed Book Scanner

The Texas Tech Libraries’ has announced the purchase of a state-of-the-art book scanner that will drastically change the way personnel archive the world’s information.

Monday, November 27th, 2006

TIEHH to Receive $850,000 in Federal Funding to Study High-Energy Explosives

The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University will receive $850,536 in federal funding to help researchers continue studying the impact of high-energy explosives on the environment.

Friday, November 24th, 2006

Wine and Winter: A Good Pair

Watch an exploration of the wines around Lubbock.

Read the Full Story: Wine of The Times.

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Architectural Studio Program Recognized

Texas Tech University’s College of Architecture is one of six programs honored by the nation’s architectural regulatory board for creatively integrating architectural practice and education in an academic setting.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Paleontologist Finds Evidence That Meteorite Strike Near Bombay May Have Wiped Out Dinosaurs

Imagine a meteorite more than 25 miles wide hurtling toward Earth at 36,000 miles per hour. The impact would create mass extinctions, perpetual night for more than a year, tsunamis and massive volcanic activity.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Texas Tech Names New Technology Transfer Director

Susanne Moore will become the managing director of technology transfer and intellectual property for Texas Tech University on Nov. 20.

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Kent Hance Officially Named Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (Nov. 13) has named Kent R. Hance as its chancellor.

Monday, November 13th, 2006

Texas Tech Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Texas Tech University will help celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with a weeklong slate of activities.

Friday, November 3rd, 2006

Texas Tech Debaters Score at Five Tournaments in September, October

After competing in three early-season tournaments this September, the Texas Tech Speech and Debate Team has placed among the top 20 parliamentary debate schools nationwide.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

College of Mass Communications Honors Outstanding Alumni

The College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University will hold the annual 2006 Outstanding Alumni Breakfast to honor six of its high-achieving former students.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

Apprentice Winner Visits as Guest Lecturer

Randal D. Pinkett, winner of season four of the hit television show, "The Apprentice," will speak to business students on the Texas Tech campus.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

Winners of Texas Tech President’s Book Awards to Explain Writing, Publication Process in Free Panel Discussion

Three award-winning Texas Tech University authors will discuss the writing and publication process during the final fall installment of the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series.