News

• Stephanie Laughlin was awarded the Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award, which was designed to recognize service, dedication, and significant contributions to student housing at a specific college or university.
• Brett Conners was awarded Nancy Murphy Chadwick New Professional of Distinction, which was designed to recognize the outstanding work and impact of a new housing professional who is energetic, innovative, have a positive attitude, and provides motivation to others.
• Garrett Dickson was awarded the Gene Ward Outstanding Student Leader Award, named for Gene Ward, a founding father who was heavily involved in the conception of SWACUHO.
• Jessie Cantu and Shannon Nichols were awarded the Top Program Award for their presentation: Maintenance Mysteries – What do they do and how can you help them? At Texas Tech, our maintenance team works year-round to keep the buildings in top shape.
• Congratulations to Alejandra Hernandez and Sandra Trevino for their outstanding achievements and winning medals at the 2024 Chocolate Fantasia event! Hosted by the Southwest Parkinson Society in collaboration with the ACF Panhandle Chef's De Cuisine, the Chocolate Fantasia stands as one of the most esteemed chocolate events in West Texas.
• Nominated by US Foods, Tyson, and Ecolab, Kirk Rodriguez was honored with the IFMA Silver Plate Award. IFMA recognizes outstanding operators, manufacturers, distributors, and associate partners. A jury of trade press editors and previous award winners weighs the merits of hundreds of candidates before selecting the executives who are honored with the IFMA Silver Plate Award.
• Texas Tech University Housing and Hospitality Services were recognized by The American Advertising Awards (Addys) for their outstanding work. TTU Hospitality Services received six professional and 18 student awards, and Housing received three professional and 24 student awards.
• Texas Tech University Hospitality Services was featured in the 2023 Winter Issue of Campus Dining Today for their incredible work with the Burkhart Café, which employs students with autism Read here, and for their work increasing student engagement with TTU dining locations via social media. Read here.