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Faculty and Staff Feast at President's Appreciation Picnic

Interim President Lawrence Schovanec and the Office of the President revive a tasty tradition.

Texas Tech's Microwave Technology Leading to Advances in Global Food Safety and Security

MicroZap shows promise to purify water, food and improve shelf life.

Alumnus, D-Day Veteran Earns Top Honor from France

Former agriculture student recounts horrors of Omaha Beach.

Texas Tech, South Plains Astronomy Club to Host Viewing Party for Triple-Play of Planets

Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter will appear in alignment Memorial Day weekend.

Texas Tech Honors College Announces 32 Terry Scholars

Texas Tech is the fastest-growing Terry Scholar university in Texas.

Texas Tech Law Professor Tapped for Prestigious Health Fellowship

Jennifer Bard’s work will explore legal options available to Lubbock city officials seeking to eradicate nuisance insects.

Texas Tech Business Student Inducted into Texas Business Hall of Fame

Lin Humphrey is a doctoral student focusing firm strategy on social media and mobile marketing.

Texas Tech Announces Business Leadership Program

Program focuses on developing students who have the strong academic foundation and real-world experience necessary to be a successful leader.

The State of the Texas Tech University System

TTU System presence has added more than 9,000 people in Lubbock since 2006, increased economic impact.

U.S. Oil Predictions Inspire Next Generation of Petroleum Engineers

Texas Tech welcomes oil boom with new building and modern research facilities.

Red Raiders Boast Consecutive White House Internships

For the first time in school history, two Texas Tech University students served back-to-back semesters.

Tradition in Timelapse: Snapshots at the Seal

After commencement, many graduates return to the campus entrance for a final picture at the seal.

Texas Tech Will Not Increase Tuition for 2013-2014

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

Floydada High School Graduate Named 2013 Distinguished Engineering Student

Sean Miller recognized for outstanding academic achievements, honors, activities, interests and aspirations.

Commencement Ceremonies Set for Friday, Saturday

More than 3,900 will graduate; Here’s a list of top graduates and banner bearers.

Low-Grade Cotton Brings Top Value in Oil Spill Cleanup

Ecologically friendly discovery is joint effort between Texas Tech University, Cotton Incorporated.

Upcoming Graduate Hopes for Sweet Taste of Victory

Red Raider goes from the classroom to a CBS baking competition show.

The Hantavirus Outbreak: 20 Years Later

How scientists and the Texas Tech Tissue Libraries worked together to understand the 1993 epidemic.

Library Receives $900,000 Software Donation for 3-D Animation Tools

Software will enhance new Media Lab in Informatics and Scientific Visualization, 3-D research efforts.

Texas Tech Hosts Youth Summer Enrichment Programs

Academic enrichment summer camps are available for children entering grades 4-11.