TTU Ag Dean Galyean Selected as Interim Provost

By Heidi Toth, Texas Tech University News Release

LUBBOCK – Michael Galyean, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR) has been appointed interim provost of Texas Tech University.

TTU Press Announces Lou Halsell Rodenberger Prize

By Sarah Connell, Texas Tech News Release

LUBBOCK – Texas Tech University Press (TTUP) recently announced “A Promise Fulfilled: the Kitty Anderson Diary and Civil War Texas, 1861” by Nancy Draves as the winner for the 2017 Lou Halsell Rodenberger Prize in History, Culture and Literature.

TTU Researcher Selected for National Grant Review Committee

By Heidi Toth, Texas Tech News Release

LUBBOCK – A Texas Tech University researcher recently started a six-year term on a committee that evaluates grants submitted to the National Institutes of Health.

TTU to Lease Part of New Pantex Complex

Texas Tech University is taking a big step forward in research and development for national defense.

Management firm Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS) received approval recently from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to pursue a lease for a facility that will transform the skyline of the Pantex Plant, the nation’s only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility and a key element in the U.S. nuclear security enterprise. Pantex is located 17 miles east of Amarillo.

Schovanec Named Texas Tech’s 17th President

(LUBBOCK) – Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan announced today (July 7) the official appointment of Provost Lawrence Schovanec as the 17th president of Texas Tech University. The announcement follows today’s special called Board of Regents meeting and vote to affirm Schovanec as university president. Schovanec will officially begin the role Aug. 1.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Schovanec as the next president of Texas Tech University,” Duncan said. “He has served Texas Tech tremendously for more than three decades and has a bold vision for our future. I have no doubt he will elevate our university to an even greater level of success.”

New Season of the Super Summer Spectacular Especial

As of classes beginning for Summer Session I, June 7, 2016, KTXT’s Super Summer Spectacular Especial summer talk show is back! The show will air every Tuesday and Thursday until Summer Session II ends August 12, 2016. This season’s regular cast includes KTXT General Manager Derrick Ginter (DG), Josh Robinson, Cam Stone, Ann Kapusta and […]

Top Songs for April 26th – May 2nd

Top Songs for April 26th – May 2nd Brand Spankin’ New! Music Director’s Favourites King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – People-Vultures Kaviar Special – Starving NOTHING – Vertigo Flowers M83 – Go! Ronnie Heart – Tasty Destination Deakin – Just Am Plush – Sheer Power Teen Suicide – Alex Thee Commons – Kiss Adios […]

What’s Happening in Lubbock This Weekend

There are many exciting events and shows happening this week in Lubbock, Texas. Here is your weekly update for What’s Happening in Lubbock, courtesy of KTXT Lubbock insider, Ariel Jee.   For starters, The Eli Young Band will be playing at Charley B’s tomorrow, Thursday, April 28th. Friday, Rivers and Rust is playing at The […]

Top Songs for April 19th – April 25th

Top KTXT Songs for April 19th – April 25th ★ Brand Spankin’ New! ★ Music Director’s Favourites 1. Kaviar Special – Starving 2. M83 – Go! 3. Ronnie Heart – Tasty Destination 4. Deakin – Just Am 5. Teen Suicide – Alex 6. Bibio – Raxeira 7. Moderat – Running 8. FOLLIN – Memories 9. […]

Celebrate Vinylthon with KTXT and Ralph’s Records!

KTXT 88.1FM The Raider is joining forces with Ralph’s Records and College Radio Day to celebrate Vinylthon a.k.a. Record Store Day, Saturday, April 16th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a live broadcast remote at Ralph’s Records. For Vinylthon, KTXT will broadcast music from vinyl provided by staff and Ralph’s Records. As always, KTXT will […]