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Neugebauer Honors Big Spring Medal of Honor Recipient George H. O’Brien

KFYO – Congressman Randy Neugebauer has released a statement recognizing a notable Big Spring hero.

EPCC Awarded Nearly $1.2 Million for STEM Programs

KTSM-NBC – WASHINGTON, DC- The Department of Education has awarded EPCC a grant worth more than a million dollars.

Alum Steps into Second Wave of Leadership Role

School of Law graduate Bob Black leads 130,000 lawyers as president-elect of the State Bar of Texas.

Texas Tech Debaters Open Season Strong, Tech Named Top Overall School

The performance was highlighted by the tournament championship won by 2010 national champion Adam Testerman and new partner Joey Donaghy.

Neighbor to Neighbor Program Kicks Off in Tech Terrace

Student Health Services welcomes neighborhood students with helpful tips from 4 p.m. until dusk Sept. 28.

Professor Writes Most Downloaded Article

Greta Gorsuch’s article focuses on repeated reading for second-language learners.

Eye-Tracking Devices Help Disabled Use Computers

The affordable devices can enable those with hand-mobility challenges to use their eyes to navigate the Web.

Journal Announces Texas Tech Professor’s Article Most Downloaded

The Language Teaching Research Journal announced a Texas Tech University professor had the most downloaded article in 2009-2010.

After 75 Years, Victory Bells Still Ring Out Across Campus

The bells, dedicated by the senior class of 1936, have remained a tradition for more than seven decades.

Rash of deadly tornadoes sends storm shelter sales soaring

CNN Money – The tornado season of 2011 will go down as one of the most destructive and dangerous in U.S. history.

In a Married World, Singles Struggle for Attention

The New York Times – Here’s a September celebration you probably didn’t know about: It’s National Single and Unmarried Americans Week.

DOE Awards R&D Grant to Lower Cost of Offshore Wind Turbines

Industry Week – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Alstom and several research institutions a $4.1 million grant to research and develop advanced control systems and integrated innovative sensors that increase energy production and lower the capital cost of offshore wind turbines — especially those based on advanced floating substructures.

As the West Texas Book & Music Festival begins this week, 25 local authors are receiving recognition for publishing books within the past year.

Abilene Reporter-News – As the West Texas Book & Music Festival begins this week, 25 local authors are receiving recognition for publishing books within the past year.

Early Head Start Earns NAEYC Accreditation

The program assists pregnant women and families with children ages six weeks to three years old.

U.S. Supreme Court Clerk to Speak at Law School

William K. Suter will talk at noon Friday (Sept. 23) in the Lanier Auditorium.

Texas Tech University Early Head Start Earns NAEYC Accreditation

National association endorses early childhood programs according to health, safety and education standards.

Texas Tech Kicks Off Neighbor to Neighbor Program in Tech Terrace Area

Texas Tech Student Health welcomes neighborhood students with information.

William K. Suter, U.S. Supreme Court Clerk, to speak at Law School

Written by Tina Dechausay
The Honorable William K. Suter, clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States, will speak at the Texas Tech University School of Law at noon Friday (Sept. 23), in the law school’s Lanier Auditorium. The event is part of the Walter B. Huffman Distinguished Lecture Series.
Suter’s speech, “Supreme Court Report,” has [...]

New Funding Opportunities Website Launched to Aid Faculty

The database features an advanced search function allowing researchers to define specific areas of interest.

Texas Tech Participates in $4 Million Wind Research Project

Given to Alstom Wind, the award will research control systems and integrated innovative sensors.