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Vintage Poster Artists to be Celebrated at School of Art Reception

Exhibit focuses on craftsmen and artists who use simple, bold images and unique, expressive typography to communicate contemporary messages.

Cultivating the Home Field Advantage, A Memoir Revisited

A history of Jones AT&T Stadium: from humble beginnings to home of champions.

A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts For Faith-Based Decisions

Two Texas Tech University researchers look at the global warming debate from a Christian perspective.

Texas Tech Paleontologist Says Meteorite Strike Near Mumbai May Have Wiped Out Dinosaurs

India’s Shiva Crater reveals possible reasons for extinction.

X Marks The Spot At Jones AT&T Stadium

Pirate costumes will be selected on Saturday for a chance to win treasures from Texas Tech Athletics.

Interview Technique Could Improve Accuracy of Child Testimony

Seven open-ended questions could make children less suggestible during interviews.

Physics Professors Earn Grant to Study Non-Traditional Teaching Methods

Beth Thacker and Kelvin Cheng received $809,700 from the National Institutes of Health to research teaching practices.

Students Give World’s Largest Retailer Some Tips on Selling Hardware

Graduate students in the College of Human Sciences gain real-world experience by helping develop retail and design strategies for Wal-Mart.

Pterosaur: A Maritime Master

Texas Tech paleontologist Sankar Chatterjee discovers that ancient flying dinosaur also sailed the seas.

Education Team Travels to Uganda

Educators and students aim to assess educational opportunities and empower women.

The Big Dig: Rawls College Groundbreaking

Administrators along with Rawls College friends, faculty, staff and students participated in the Big Dig groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 9.

Texas Tech Awarded Grant for New Carbon Cycling Focus

The $200,000 USDA grant positions Texas Tech to become a designated long-term agroecosystem site.

Finalists Announced in Spooky Short Stories Contest

Our call for the next Edgar Allan Poe was answered by dozens of creative writers and the top three have been selected.

Texas Tech University Honors Former President

David J. Schmidly was honored with a bronze plaque commemorating his term as president of Texas Tech University.

Alumna Takes a Bite out of the Big Apple, and Tells About It

Restaurant Blogger Lindsay Feinberg, AKA The Lunch Belle, tastefully tells how the city has spiced up her life after Texas Tech.

Texas Tech Sets Record Enrollment

Texas Tech University has shattered enrollment records with more than 30,000 students enrolled this fall. Final enrollment stands at 30,049, up 1,627 from last fall’s 28,422.

Buses to Transport Students for Thanksgiving Break

Three charter buses will carry students round trip from Lubbock to DFW and Houston for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Announcing Fall 2009 Presidential Lecture & Performance Series

Fall lineup includes bestselling author Jeannette Walls and up-and-coming jazz vocalist Rachael Price.

TTU and Western Texas College Sign Unprecedented Pact

Student Access and Success Partnership opens doors for both Texas Tech and WTC, and allows for a seamless transfer process for students between schools.

The Naked Gospel: Disrobing Christianese Jargon

Texas Tech linguistics professor Andrew Farley’s new book delves into the truth of Jesus’ teachings and challenges common misconceptions in modern English.

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