Texas Tech Makes Progress on Tier One Funding
A presentation to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents shows Texas Tech's progress toward receiving funding from the National Research University Fund (NRUF).
The data, presented by President Guy Bailey Dec. 17, has been turned in to the state, but it has not yet been certified. Also, the final three criteria that must be met to qualify for funding have not yet been set. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is expected to set those benchmarks at its Jan. 27 meeting.
"It is also important to understand that we have to meet the same criteria for two consecutive years and we do not yet know all of the benchmarks we must achieve," said Bailey. "The report to the regents is only a first indication of how we are doing. We are well on our way, but we still have a ways to go before qualifying for NRUF funding." [more]
JFK Assassination Documents Available at Southwest Collection
As JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald memorabilia auction is announced, renewed interest surfaces. [more]
Contest Entry Urges Generation-Y to Plan for Retirement
Texas Tech graduate students' video among top contenders in iOME Challenge. [more]
Vietnamese Documents Collection at Texas Tech Reunites Friends
The documents helped Tuyen Nguyen find his long-lost friend after being separated by events of the Vietnam War in 1968. [more]
Bailey's Travel Tales
Recruiting receptions are hosted by President Bailey across the state and other parts of the Southwest. [more]
Researchers Receive $1.45 Million NSF Grant For Science, Math Outreach
The grant will be used to encourage 60 students to pursue and complete degrees in math and biology. [more]
Holiday Weight Gain: A Growing Problem
Assistant Professor Jamie Cooper said weight gain that occurs during the holidays may lead to a much bigger problem than any New Year's Resolution can fix. [more]
Texas Tech Names Petroleum Engineering Department Chair
Mohamed Y. Soliman will take the position effective Jan. 10. [more]
Maximum Green in Minimal Space
Texas Tech's Sustainable Cabin gains recognition in architectural publications. [more]
Researchers Continue Search for Elusive New Particles at CERN
Though sought at much higher energies than before, researchers have not given up finding any possible hints of new physics. [more]
Jury's Still Out: Researcher Finds No General Trends When Potential Contaminants Bind to Nanoparticles
As nanotechnology becomes one of the next scientific frontiers, very little is known about how nanoparticles will react in the environment. [more]
Researcher Reports Pacific Sperm Whales Exposed to PAHs, Pesticides, Other Pollutants
Biomarkers for contamination are highest in animals near Galapagos Island's marine reserve. [more]
Texas Tech Researcher: New Pseudoscorpion Discovered in Yosemite National Park
James Cokendolpher documented the newly discovered, blind pseudoscorpion. [more]
10 From 2010: Stories You Shouldn't Have Missed
As we look forward to a new year, join us in reflecting on just a few of our amazing accomplishments. [more]
"Lighting an Era" Through the Eyes of a Student
25,000 lights illuminate the Texas Tech campus every December, one student tells her experiecne through photos of Carol of Lights. [more]
Holiday Gift Ideas
You do not have to fight the crowds this holiday season because the Texas Tech Alumni Association has many different gift ideas. [more]
Become an Even Bigger Part of the Texas Tech Family
Whether you are a new graduate of Texas Tech or one that left the campus years ago, you are always welcome to join the Texas Tech Alumni Association. [more]
The Man Behind the Voice
Texas Tech alumnus is leaving his footprint on the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. [more]
"Texas Tech Day" Set for 2011
The Texas Tech Alumni Association has designated Feb. 1, 2011, as "Texas Tech Day" in the Texas State Capitol. [more]
Texas Tech Alumna: Not in Kansas Anymore
Just like Dorothy, twisters in Kansas and Oklahoma carry Tanya Brown down the path to her future. [more]
Texas Tech Headed To Dallas For Inaugural Ticket City Bowl
The Red Raiders will be making their 11th consecutive bowl appearance on New Year's Day. [more]
Spots Remain Available for Tech Baseball Camps
December camps include All-Skills Camp (Dec. 18), Hitting Camp (Dec. 28-29) and Pitching and Catching Camp (Dec. 29-30). [more]