TTU Doctoral Students Win STEM Education Awards

Two Texas Tech University doctoral students have received the highest honor given to teachers in the United States.

New Student Reception & KTXT Information Sessions

KTXT 88.1FM The Raider will be at the College of Media and Communications’ New Student Reception Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. KTXT is also hosting two information sessions, one Wednesday at 4 p.m. and another Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. If you’re interested in volunteering or working with KTXT, go to these […]

Good Morning Texas Tech: First Episode of Fall 2016

KTXT’s morning show, Good Morning Texas Tech (GMTT), is airing its first episode of the Fall 2016 semester Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. KTXT staff hosts the morning show every Wednesday and Friday throughout the semester, covering and discussing news, sports, entertainment news, weather and other relevant topics and issues. You can tune in to […]

Earn Course Credit by Volunteering at KTXT

Any student at Texas Tech University can now earn course credit by volunteering to work at the KTXT 88.1FM The Raider’s station at the College of Media and Communications. The KTXT Practicum course is mainly offered as a course requirement for Electronic Media Communications majors, but anyone can volunteer and take the course. Ask your […]

KTXT Facebook Live Stream

In case you missed it, KTXT 88.1FM The Raider has it’s very first live stream on Facebook, August 9, 2o16 for its summer talk show, the Super Summer Spectacular Especial. The live stream was set up in honor of Ann Kapusta, previous marketing director of KTXT, officially retiring from the station and the summer show. […]

Would-Be Reagan Assassin Hinckley Released

(Washington, DC) — The man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981 is being released from a psychiatric hospital.

Coordinating Board Opens Door for Innovative Veterinary College

By George Watson, Texas Tech University News Release

AUSTIN – Chancellor Robert Duncan today (July 21) testified before the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), providing an update on the strategic plan of the Texas Tech University System and plans to develop a veterinary college.

TTU Meat Science Quiz Bowl Team Earns Second Straight National Title

By Moriah Beyers, Texas Tech University News Release

LUBBOCK – Texas Tech University’s Meat Science Academic Quiz Bowl Team earned the title of National Champions at the 69th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), defeating Colorado State University in the final round of competition.

State Agency Votes Today On Plans For New Veterinary School

(Austin, TX) — The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board votes today on whether to agree or not with a staff report that concludes the state doesn’t need another veterinary school.

TTU Researcher: Meditation Improves Attention, Memory

By Glenys Young, Texas Tech University News Release

LUBBOCK – Meditation has long been promoted as a way to feel more at peace, but research from a Texas Tech University faculty member shows it can significantly improve attention, working memory, creativity, immune function, emotional regulation, self-control, cognitive and school performance and healthy habits while reducing stress.