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Friday, November 20th, 2009

Livestock Judging Team National Champions for Third Consecutive Year

The competition tested the contestants’ knowledge of cattle, sheep and swine as well as their oral reasons.

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Saving the Language of the People

A Texas Tech linguist begins a journey to preserve and teach the Comanche language.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Alumnus Fuels Pride and Tradition with Corn Maze

At’l Do Farms features a massive Raider Red-shaped corn maze as homage to Texas Tech.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

"New Moon," A New Day for Vampires

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

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

College of Education Gets "Smart"

Smart Board partnership between university and school district is mutually beneficial.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Agricultural Education Program Listed Among Nation’s Elite

Texas Tech University has one of the nation’s distinguished agricultural education programs, according to a recent survey of professional colleagues within the discipline.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Partnership with Chemists in Northern Ireland, Italy Yields New Discovery

Research could lead to greater understanding of ionic liquids used in high-efficiency solar cells; cheaper, more environmentally friendly rocket fuel additives.

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Law Grads Best in Texas on Bar Exam

Texas Tech University School of Law led all Texas law schools on the July Bar Examination.

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Cultivating the Home Field Advantage, A Memoir Revisited

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

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

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.

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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

India’s Shiva Crater reveals possible reasons for extinction.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

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.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Interview Technique Could Improve Accuracy of Child Testimony

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

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

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.

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

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.

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Pterosaur: A Maritime Master

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

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Education Team Travels to Uganda

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

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

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.

Friday, October 9th, 2009

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.

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