Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Texas Tech Department of Petroleum Engineering Receives $15 Million Gift

Texas Tech University receives a $15 million donation from alumnus Bob L. Herd to the Department of Petroleum Engineering.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Exhibit Shows World of Conquistadors and Missionaries

Medieval Southwest draws on dozens of collections to take visitors back to the Texas of conquistadors and missionaries.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

U.S. News & World Report Raises Texas Tech Engineering College Ranking

The educational experience in Texas Tech University’s College of Engineering is only getting better, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 college rankings, released recently.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

‘Cheating Culture’ Author Available for Media Interviews

WHAT:           Media availability for David Callahan, author of “The Cheating Culture: Why More Americans are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead”

WHEN:           Prior to, or during his presentation Sept. 8 for the Presidential Lecture &

Performance Series

WHERE:         The 2 p.m. book signing and the 3:30 p.m. program will be at the Allen Theatre in the Student Union Building [...]

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

New Study Shows Texas Tech has $1 Billion Impact on Lubbock

A new study shows that Texas Tech University faculty, staff and students generate a total economic impact of $1.15 billion and help to sustain about 13,300 jobs per year in Lubbock County.

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Texas Tech HUB Operations Receive State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award

Lorenzo “Bubba” Sedeno, manager of the Texas Tech University Historically Underutilized Business operations, has received the Public Agency Advocate of the Year Award from the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Texas Tech Signs Partnership with East Williamson County Higher Education Center

Texas Tech University joins the East Williamson County Higher Education Center.

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Texas Tech and AICPA Announce New Educational Program

Texas Tech University and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants have developed a joint agreement that will lead to a Personal Financial Specialist credential.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Texas Tech Alumnus Working for United States Olympic Committee in Beijing

What began as a graduate program requirement has turned into the experience of a lifetime for one recent Texas Tech University graduate.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

2008 Back to School Fiesta Champion for Education Named

Texas Tech University’s Back to School Fiesta Committee has named its 2008 Community Champion for Education.

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Texas Tech Expert Serves on NRC Committee to Study How Technological Advancements Could Pose Security Threats for U.S.

Technological advancements in specific fields of neuroscience have implications for national security.

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Financial Planning Visionary Honored for Contributions

A founder of Texas Tech University’s Division of Personal Financial Planning was honored for extraordinary contributions to the industry and community.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Outdoor School at Texas Tech University at Junction Earns Award from International Organization

The Outdoor School received the Human Diversity Award.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Parents and Families Invited to Move-In Weekend Aloha Party

Texas Tech Parents Association and the Office of Parent and Family Relations will host the annual Aloha Party on Aug. 17.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Field Day Showcases Turfgrass Research

The latest in Texas Tech University’s turfgrass research, as well as information on controlling pesky problems like sandburs and grubs, highlight the 2008 Turfgrass Field Day on Aug. 13 at the university’s Quaker Research Farm.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Texas International Cotton School Convenes

Students and cotton industry experts from nine countries will meet Aug. 11 at Texas Tech University’s Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute as the 28th session of the Texas International Cotton School begins.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Students Honored During August 2008 Commencement

Listing of top-ranked students and banner bearers for each college.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Texas Tech Alumnus Available To Discuss Lifesaving Research, Life in Oil Business

Media advisory for availability of Bob Garrett

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Exhibit Honoring Coach Bob Knight Opens at Lubbock Airport

The Texas Tech University Libraries’ exhibit, “A Legacy of Giving: The Bob Knight Exhibit,” has touched down at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Texas Tech Dean to Guide National Library and Museum Policy

Texas Tech University’s dean of Libraries was confirmed in July as a member of the National Board of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (NMLSB).

The U.S. Senate confirmed Donald H. Dyal’s presidential appointment to the advisory body, which helps guide general policy and practices of federal grant-making agency the Institute of Museum and Library [...]