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Welcome to Texas Tech, President Nellis

On your first official day as a Red Raider, let us show you what makes this a special place.

Flag Day Has Special Meaning for Several Red Raiders

Faculty and staff members share the stories behind the U.S. flags they cherish.

Storm Shelter Expert Shares Concerns with Congress

National Wind Institute research professor says public misinformation is greatest challenge.

Alumnus, D-Day Veteran Earns Top Honor from France

Former agriculture student recounts horrors of Omaha Beach.

Texas Tech Will Not Increase Tuition for 2013-2014

This marks the first time since 2008 tuition has not increased.

Texas Tech Names New Dean of Media and Communication

David D. Perlmutter was director of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Iowa.

Fast Track: Student-Built Formula One Car Ready to Race

Formula SAE Texas Tech to Compete at Michigan International Speedway.

Texas Tech Named a Top College for First-Generation Students

School is listed as one of the six best colleges to attend by The Best Colleges website.

Red Raider Transfer of Spirit

Texas Tech welcomes a new Masked Rider, reveals the name of the new horse and unmasks graduate Raider Reds.

Texas Tech Named to Most Affordable Colleges List

Texas Tech was named one of the country’s most affordable large public universities.

Student Serves as 'President for a Day'

Freshman wins raffle to experience hands-on leadership and inside perspective at university.

First Separately Accredited School of Accounting in Texas

Texas Tech’s Rawls College of Business joins only 40 other universities nationally to house such a school.

Tubby Smith Named New Texas Tech Basketball Coach

Veteran head coach brings impressive resume to the Red Raiders.

Campus in Bloom

More than 65,000 tulips help infuse color to Texas Tech every spring.

Texas Tech Introduces New President Duane Nellis

Nellis is excited to be a Red Raider: “This is an institution that is on the move in a very positive way.”

Texas Tech Physicists: Higgs Boson Likely Discovered

Though more studies needed, the search for “God” particle may be over.

Professors of the Pavement

Texas Tech faculty and staff receive many benefits from their start-up running group.

It's Official: Duane Nellis Named President of Texas Tech

Board of Regents approve recommendation; former University of Idaho president begins duties on June 15.

Looking Back: Lady Raiders Win National Championship

It has been 20 years since Sheryl Swoopes and Texas Tech took the country by storm.

Texas Tech, Community Partners Celebrate $24.5M Grant

They receive one of only seven Promise Neighborhood implementation grants from across the nation.