Friday, January 9th, 2009
Four Texas Tech Students Selected for Congressional Internships
Four agriculture students are interning this spring in congressional offices in Washington, D.C.
Archive for January, 2009
Friday, January 9th, 2009
For Consumers: Information about Perchlorate
Bottled water was selected for the survey to obtain an initial assessment of perchlorate occurrence in source waters for bottling, while milk was sampled as a follow up to a Texas Tech University study that found perchlorate in a small number of milk samples from Texas (Kirk et al., Perchlorate in Milk. Environ. Sci. Technol. [...]
Friday, January 9th, 2009
Four take lead in Pacific president search
The first candidate to interview in the university’s final step of the selection process will be Pamela Eibeck, dean of Texas Tech University’s College of Engineering.
Friday, January 9th, 2009
Trust funds for pets give their owners piece of mind
The first reported pet trust case in the United States took place in Kentucky in 1923, according to estate law professor Gerry Beyer at Texas Tech University in an online article titled “Pet Animals: What Happens When Their Humans Die?”
Friday, January 9th, 2009
UT expected to name first Hispanic to chancellor post
Montford spent a dozen years in the Legislature before being named chancellor of the Texas Tech University system. There, he was praised for helping with a $500 million fundraising campaign.
Friday, January 9th, 2009
Lubbock Native Will Discuss Cowboy Culture and Presidential Politics at the NRHC
Western culture expert and author B. Byron Price will discuss the relationship between cowboy culture and presidential politics at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the main gallery of the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth Street in Lubbock.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Texas Tech Professor Earns Second Fulbright Grant
Architecture professor Joseph Aranha recieved his second Fulbright Grant; he will teach and conduct research in Ethiopia.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Texas Tech Names New Provost
Robert Smith from the University of Arkansas named provost and senior vice president.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Texas Tech Hosts Chinese University Administrators
Delegation will learn how U.S. universities operate.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Chess Team Raids the Competition
Knight Raiders tie for 13th place at intercollegiate championship; player wins top individual honor.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Texas Tech Political Scientist Predicts Stylistic Changes with Obama Administration
Change may be Obama’s mantra, but one Texas Tech political scientist says don’t expect the Roosevelt administration.
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Texas Tech Chess Player Wins Top Individual Honor at Pan Am Championship
The Knight Raiders finished with an average team rating of 2027, beating out schools in the field of 29 teams such as Yale University, Dartmouth College and the University of Miami.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Editorial: McCain's continued service a good thing
During a speech to Texas Tech University graduates on Dec. 12, Sen. McCain admonished that we should never lose our ability to fight for what we feel is right, without fear.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Pat Shingleton for Jan. 6, 2009
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Huntsville, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, North Florida, Texas Tech, Florida International and Clemson met Monday at LSU’s Patrick F. Taylor Hall for a two-day Constructing a Digital Hurricane conference.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Food and Drug Law Institute Sponsors Major Conference on Nanotechnology Law, Regulation and Policy
Vickie Sutton, Texas Tech University School of Law Burdock Group has more than 20 years of expertise regarding ingredient safety and regulatory consultation services.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Texas universities to cut back after endowments hit
The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University at College Station and Texas Tech University are also hoping for help from lawmakers. Officials at all three universities said they are asking for more money to help offset endowment losses and are holding off on spending cuts until they know more.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Why the Playwright is Entitled to Creative Control of Their Works
Dr. Richard Stafford of Texas Tech University suggests that a possible solution to the problem of play ownership conflicts is the development of a ‘New Play Contract’ between playwrights and directors.[
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Alumna Considers Space Career a Mission Accomplished
Ginger Kerrick stands at NASA helm as lead station flight director.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
When the Buzzer Sounds...It's Time to Play
The Court Jesters basketball pep band creates thrilling atmosphere through spirited sounds.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
Super Saturdays Early Bird Registration Now Available
From cooking to crime solving, Super Saturdays offers students a variety of exciting learning opportunities.
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