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Toward a Brighter Future: Symposium Focuses on Maintaining Stable Relations with Vietnam

Officials will meet July 8-9 in Vietnam to discuss the future relationship between the United States and its former enemy.

History Professors Sculpt Future of International Relations

Ron Milam and Justin Hart spread their knowledge to Vietnam’s educators in an intensive five-day course.

Vietnamese University of Technical Education Signs Agreement with Texas Tech

A new program will allow students in Vietnam to receive a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech.

Vietnam Center Helps Woman Uncover Secrets of Her Father's Past

Dao Thi Minh Van visited the Vietnam Center and Archive for more information about her father’s time with the Military Intelligence Office during the Vietnam War.

Afghanistan 101: Is America Passing the Test When it Comes to Counterinsurgency?

As conflict enters ninth year, D.C. conference considers how insights from Vietnam could apply in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Texas Tech and Johns Hopkins Host Conference on Applying Vietnam Lessons

Experts from academia, government, the military and think tanks will attend the two-day conference.

Not a Gentleman’s War: An Inside View of Junior Officers in the Vietnam War

Vietnam combat veteran Ron Milam publishes first scholarly book challenging stereotype that junior officers were poorly trained, unmotivated and guilty of atrocious behavior.

"We Were Soldiers" Author Tours Texas Tech

Joe Galloway, an author and journalist, traveled to Lubbock to see the Vietnam Center and Archive and to give a series of lectures for students.

"We Were Soldiers Author" Tours Texas Tech

Joe Galloway describes his experience with draft and service in the military during the Vietnam War.

War Correspondent, "We Were Soldiers" Author to Visit Texas Tech

Joe Galloway co-authored the book “We Were Soldiers Once … and Young,” which was adapted into the movie “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson.

H. Ross Perot Sr.

H. Ross Perot Sr. speaks at the Texas Tech University Vietnam Center and Archive’s 20th Anniversary Ball.

Bound for Honor

Businessman and politician H. Ross Perot Sr. keynotes the Texas Tech Vietnam Center’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Vietnam Center and Archive Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Celebration will include a keynote address from H. Ross Perot Sr., dinner, music and a silent auction.

Texas Tech Vietnam Center and Archive Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Texas Tech University’s Vietnam Center and Archive announces that H. Ross Perot Sr. will deliver the keynote address at the center’s 20th Anniversary Ball at 7 p.m. May 28 at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion.

Vietnam Center Hosts Conference on Wars in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

CIA Center for the Study of Intelligence to release previously classified studies of the Vietnam war during the conference.

Vietnam Center Hosts Conference on Wars in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

The conference will provide additional insight into some of the regional and international implications of the Vietnam War, and the CIA will use the conference to release some previously classified studies.

A Farewell to Archives

James Reckner, professor and founding director of the Vietnam Center and Archive, retires after 20 years of service to Texas Tech.

President Bush Appoints Vietnam Center Director to Education Foundation

Steve Maxner will serve on the Board of Directors to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam.

Professor Receives National Appointment

Professor Ron Milam will serve as a member of the board of directors of the David Westphall Veterans Foundation.

Vietnamese University Agrees to Joint Engineering Programs with Texas Tech

Texas Tech and University of DaNang agree to faculty, student exchange and development of joint master’s degree programs in engineering.