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FLDS: New jurors sought as Eldorado tires of trials

Daniel Benson, a Texas Tech University law professor, said that each case will be unique.

“Each case is different. It turns on its own facts,” Benson said. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all deal, but if they have the same kind of fact pattern they might get the same kind of results.”

Funding ed growth a problem

AUSTIN – Despite the deep recession plus skyrocketing increases on tuition and fees since the Texas Legislature deregulated tuition in 2003, enrollment is up significantly at Texas Tech and other leading public universities in the state.

Texas to Antarctica, chasing ‘lost’ India

Thirty years ago, he gave up a prestigious post at the world-famous Smithsonian Institution when he learned that an academic position at Texas Tech University here that was held by Professor Alton Wade had fallen vacant following Wade’s death. Wade, head of the geology department at Texas Tech, led two expeditions to Antarctica in the 1930s and mapped Antarctica.

Texas Tech Professors Available to Explain International Search For Rosetta Stone of Physics

Researchers hope to solve some of the universe’s most mind-blowing riddles.

Seasonal flu vaccines available for Tech students and faculty

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Texas Tech University Student Health Services currently has a surplus of seasonal flu vaccines.

Texas Tech Health Organization Management Honors Excellence in Leadership

Rawls College of Business awards alum for outstanding support.

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Alumnus Fuels Pride and Tradition with Corn Maze

James Simpson pioneered a switch from full-time production agriculture to part-time entertainment by opening a corn field maze to the public.

Texas Tech Health Organization Management Honors Excellence in Leadership

Rawls College of Business awards alum for outstanding support.

Texas Tech University to Host Major Textile Conference in India

TIEHH hosts the 6th annual international conference on Advances in Textiles, Machinery, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles

"New Moon," A New Day for Vampires

Pop-culture expert weighs in on implications of “New Moon” on vampire image.

Pop-Culture Expert Can Discuss Implications of “New Moon” on Vampire Image

Edward Cullen is a prime example of the “vampire lite” trend.

The significance of the number 11

According to Texas Tech Assistant Professor of Classics, Jason Banta, the mystery of the number 11 goes all the way back to ancient Greece and Pathagoras.

InFRE Certified Retirement Counselor(R) Accreditation Helps Consumers Protect Their Retirement Dollars

CRC is affiliated with the leading financial planning university in the country, Texas Tech University (TTU); endorsed by both NAGDCA and NPEA – associations. Currently, over 2,000 professionals hold or are enrolled in the CRC® certification.

New Understanding of Ionic Liquids

Researchers at Texas Tech University, Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland, the University of Rome and the National Research Council in Italy recently made a discovery about the non-uniform chemical compositions of ionic liquids that could lead to greater understanding and manipulation of these multi-purpose, designer solvents.

Linguist to Assist in Salvaging Remains of Comanche Language, Devising College Course

This fall, a Texas Tech University professor of anthropology will begin the difficult task of collecting the remnants of the near-extinct Comanche language, then creating a way it can be taught in a university setting.

Jazz vocalist to perform at Tech's Presidential Performance Series

Tonight, Rachael Price will play at Texas Tech’s Allen Theatre as part of the Presidential Lecture and Performance Series.

Beauty in metal & stone

Other symposium participants include Cynthia Graves, chair of the Santa Fe Art Commission, and Joe Arredondo, director of Landmark Arts, the galleries of the School of Art at Texas Tech University.

Online video developer touts services as reaching many groups

Bill Pelton spoke Thursday to the Chief Executives Roundtable sponsored by the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech.

Members of Texas Tech’s Bass Fishing Team Will Compete at Regional Championship

Representatives from Texas Tech University’s bass fishing team will compete in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Regional Championship Nov. 14-16 on the Red River in Natchitoches, La.