The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents elected today (March 21) CChristopher M. Huckabee and JJ. Michael Lewis chairman and vice chairman, respectively, during a special-called meeting of the board by telephone conference this afternoon. “Congratulations to Chairman Huckabee and Vice Chairman Lewis on being elected by their fellow board members,” Texas Tech University System Chancellor and […]
Texas Tech Recycling Center Benefits Students Passionate About Sustainability
March 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In planning for the future the next generation isn’t just talking. It’s doing. Texas Tech student housing last year recycled more than 700 tons. This 24-hour recycling center isn’t just helping the environment, it’s supporting Tech students. Assistant Director of Sustainability Melanie Tatum said she and her colleague started the center in 2009 during move-in weekend. “So each […]
TechAlert and siren test scheduled for Wednesday, March 20
March 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from Texas Tech University: In preparation for severe weather season, Texas Tech University will test its TechAlert! emergency communications system and outdoor sirens at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday (March 20). All faculty, staff and students should update cell phone, home phone or text message information at emergency.ttu.edu. The system is used […]
Texas Tech requires suicide training for all employees
March 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
As the issue of mental health continues to gain prominence throughout society, colleges and universities are changing polices to make sure they are taking care of their students and faculty. According to research, suicide is the second largest cause of death for college students in Texas. Because of this, Texas Tech University has made mental […]
March First Friday Art Trail at the Buddy Holly Center
February 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from the Buddy Holly Center: The Buddy Holly Center invites the community to participate in Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail, a program of LHUCA (the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts), on Friday, March 1, 2019. Held on the first Friday of every month in venues around the city, […]
Texas Tech University School of Music to Host Scholarship Gala on Friday
February 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from Texas Tech University: The Texas Tech University School of Music, housed within the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, will host the 43rd Annual Scholarship Gala, beginning at 6 p.m. March 1. Ensembles will perform in the Texas Tech School of Music Hemmle Recital […]
African-American History Month Lecture Series
February 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from Texas Tech University: The Texas Tech University Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion welcomes Angela Rye, principal and chief executive officer of IMPACT Strategies and CNN political commentator, as part of the 2019 African-American History Month Lecture Series. “An Evening with Angela” will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 […]
Walk For Wishes
February 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Texas Tech’s Wishmakers on Campus team is gearing up for this year’s Walk for Wishes. The fourth annual walk will be held on March 23rd. It costs 20 dollars to sign up, all the money raised goes back to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During the event, a wish kid will learn their dream is coming true. “The last […]
Crash Victims Remembered at Tech Basketball Game
February 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There were solemn moments before and after Texas Tech’s basketball game Saturday. Just before the tip a moment of silence was held for two men who died in an early morning crash Friday. Osaretin Igbinedion, 23, and Esosa Oyemwense were in an SUV that crashed with a semi in northwest Lubbock, near North Slide Road […]
TTU Library to Host Black History Month Event
February 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from Texas Tech University: Join us for the discussion “Do Black Lives Really Matter? Championing Social Activism and Litigation for Civil Rights” and an exhibit in honor of Black History Month at 6 p.m. Monday (Feb. 18) in the University Library’s Croslin Room. Speaker Jasmine Parker, Ph.D., of Texas Tech’s College […]
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