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Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair

A $7.5 million gift announced Jan. 16 from the J. F Maddox Foundation to create the Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair, gives Texas Tech University an advantage in its goal of leading the nation in energy solutions.
Chancellor Kent Hance thanked the Maddox Foundation for its gift and continued support of the university.

Pacific announces second presidential candidate

Pamela Eibeck, dean of Texas Tech University’s College of Engineering, was the first to visit Pacific’s three campuses, Jan. 13-15. The name of the third finalist, who will visit Stockton next Wednesday, will be released Fr

Family of former Gaston County mill owner gives $7.5 million to Texas Tech

“We appreciate all that the Maddox Foundation has done for Texas Tech University,” said Kent Hance, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. “Gifts like this allow us to continue our growth and maintain our leadership position in engineering research and development.”

Texas Tech Meat Judging Team Dominates at National Western Stock Show

Texas Tech won the National Western Stock Show contest by an 80-point margin.

Texas Tech Celebrates Korean New Year with Highly Acclaimed International Composer and Musician

Jin Hi Kim to perform her cross-cultural compositions during lecture and recital.

Outreach and Distance Education Enrolling for Study with the Masters

Study with the Masters is a personal enrichment program open to adults of any age.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Launches Spring Semester

Interact with like-minded people from the community and learn something new through fun classes and activities.

Geithner taxes for dummies

‘If he got a W-2, it’s not something that would jump out at you,’ said Bryan Camp, a tax professor at the Texas Tech University School of Law. Bill Gruen, an accountant who handles the filings of several United Nations, World Bank and IMF employees, said Geithner was probably confused by tax software that

Beauty Beat: Your Skin Is Your Canvas

Further, a team of sociologists at Texas Tech found no link among Southern college students between religiousness and number of piercings or tattoos. So, now how are you supposed to let your freak flag fly? May I suggest scarification?

Bush leaves Republican Party looking for identity, next strong leader

“He’s fairly conservative on some things and other things he was anything but,” said Larry Mayer, a professor of comparative politics at Texas Tech University.For example, he said, Republicans in Texas envisioned Bush passing tough immigration policies. When those didn’t come to pass, he lost backing from some while still never bringin

Dino named after Indian scientist

Another Indian dino-hunter Shankar Chatterjee at Texas Tech University named one of his discoveries â?? the earliest known toothless dinosaur â?? as Shuvosaurus after his sonâ??s (Shuvo) serendipitous discovery of the fossil. The new speciesâ?? loca

Women's rights: Further along, but barriers remain

Despite such challenges, many women are choosing to forge their own careers. Russ Altman, Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center assistant director, said 42 percent of the center’s 1,600 clients in the last three years have been women. Of all businesses started locally in

Texas Tech Celebrates Korean New Year with Lecture and Recital

In celebration of the Korean Lunar New Year, Texas Tech University is hosting Korean komungo virtuoso and composer Jin Hi Kim. Kim’s lecture and recital is at 6 p.m. Monday (Jan. 26) in the auditorium of Texas Tech’s International Culture Center, 601 Indiana Ave.

Despite Snarled Traffic and Cold, City Is Already Celebrating

Near the White House at 8 p.m., Kyndall Freer, 20, a student at Texas Tech, and Gary Trubl, 20, a University of Arizona student, were checking out the reviewing stand. It was growing colder, but they planned to spend the night wandering around the monuments until

Texas Tech Receives Significant Endowment to Recruit Researchers

A $7.5 million gift announced Jan. 16 from the J. F Maddox Foundation to create the Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair, gives Texas Tech University an advantage in its goal of leading the nation in energy solutions.

Texas Tech University Researcher Brings Malaysian Rainforest Bat Research To Frenship Elementary Students Through Satellite Program

Media Advisory for upcoming outreach class with Texas Tech biologist and Frenship elementary students.

College of Engineering Receives Endowment to Recruit Researchers

J.F Maddox Foundation donates $7.5 million; creates Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Launches Spring Semester

The institute provides fun and intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for adults ages 50 and older.

Outreach and Distance Education Enrolling for Study with the Masters

Enrichment classes now taking applicants.

New U.S. Army wipe combats toxic chemicals

A newly-developed decontamination wipe designed by researchers at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University