Monday, April 18th, 2011

Texas Tech Ecotoxicologist Calls for More Independent Research a Year After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

More questions than answers remain as to the impact of the Macondo blowout.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Texas Tech Receives ConocoPhillips Gift for Business, Engineering

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering’s ConocoPhillips Academic Success Bridge Program, the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars program, and the new Rawls College of Business Building Fund are among the programs to receive funds from the gift.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

New Mascots Step Up During Ceremonies

A new Masked Rider is named and past Raider Reds revealed.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Texas Tech’s Rawls College Hosts Annual Dallas Breakfast

Nolan Ryan will keynote the 27th annual scholarship event.

Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business will host its Annual Dallas Scholarship Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. April 19 in the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Wind Research Experts Available to Discuss Deadly 2011 Tornado Season

More than 40 people are dead after dozens of tornadoes this weekend devastated parts of the southern, central and eastern United States, and more twisters are expected Tuesday.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Bat Researcher Receives $500,000 NSF Grant

Assistant Professor Tigga Kingston is creating a network for bat researchers in Southeast Asia.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

School of Music Presents 35th Annual Scholarship Concert

The concert is at 8 p.m. April 29-30 in the Hemmle Recital Hall.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Engineering Recognizes Distinguished Alumni

The college names eight recipients of the award.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Psychologists Available to Discuss J. Crew Ad, Boy with Pink Toenails

Two Texas Tech University psychologists say men and boys painting their toenails and fingernails are more common today than many might think.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Faces Behind Raider Red Revealed at Ceremony

After serving in secret as Raider Red, students Karina Perry and Cody Crea finally revealed their true identities as Texas Tech University honored them for their service.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

New Masked Rider Takes Reins During Transfer

Bradley Skinner accepted the reins to Midnight Matador Friday (April 15), becoming Texas Tech University’s 50th Masked Rider.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Summer Camp Introduces Girls to Science Careers

Registration is currently underway for the academic enrichment program.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Psychologists Available to Discuss J. Crew Ad, Boy with Pink Toenails

Two Texas Tech University psychologists say men and boys painting their toenails and fingernails are more common today than many might think.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Bat Researcher Receives $500,000 Grant from NSF

The five-year, $500,000 grant will help to create a network for bat researchers in Southeast Asia.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Psychologists Available to Discuss J. Crew Ad, Boy with Pink Toenails

Newswise – An April J. Crew catalog ad featuring a company executive and her young boy with his toenails painted bright pink has incensed many with its flouting of social conformity.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Finance for Tots: How to Forgo Ice Cream for a Toy

New York Times – One of the best things about being around preschool-age children is that they are a blank slate awaiting your imprint. All of the big questions come up before first grade — God and death, jail and fairies — and most 4-year-olds will believe pretty much any answer you give them.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Kids and Teens: Shake Hands with Your Future

Shake Hands with Your Future is an academic enrichment program that targets high-achieving students.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Science: It’s A Girl Thing

The academic enrichment program addresses the shortage and need for women scientists, provides an overview of an array of scientific fields and introduces girls to a university experience.

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Names Distinguished Engineers

The Distinguished Engineer Award was established during the 1966-67 academic year to recognize the most outstanding alumni of the college. Since that time, 199 graduates have received this honor.

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Burkhart Center Hosts Annual Autism Walk

Former Athletic Director Gerald Myers will serve as the honorary walk chair.