Research/Academic Showcase
Denim Runway: Competition Opens Doors to Future Designers
Gene-Mapping Study Could Lead to Better Agriculture
Study Finds Extinct Horned Crocodiles Robbed the Cradle of Mankind
Pilobolus Teaches Dancers to Think, Move Outside the Box
Big Shoes to Fill: Student is President for a Day
Campus Connection
Three Professors Receive Prestigious Research Grants from NSF
Texas Tech Debate Wins Second National Championship in Two Weeks
A Fee That Can Actually Make You Money?
Texas Tech Names Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Planning and Construction
Cutting-Edge Technology Wins Emerging Technology Fund Award
To Test or Not to Test: Steroid Use Still an Issue in Texas High Schools
Meat Animal Evaluation Team Wins Fourth Consecutive National Championship
Professors Contribute to International Search for Rosetta Stone of Physics
Law Professor Wins Texas' Top Legal Writing Award
Spring Lecture Series Ends with Santa Fe Opera
Featured Alumni
Southwest Airline's Social Media Maven
Featured Tradition
Graduates Pucker Up for Word Power
University Press News
Jackie Robinson in Reverse: Author Tells of Experiences in Colored League
Alumni News
Local Alumni Association Chapters Kicking Off Events
Class of 1960 Reunion Dates Announced
Parking Garage to Add Spots for Game Day
University Wallpaper
Get Red Raider Wallpaper for Your Desktop
Athletics
Texas Tech Announces Spring Game Details
Weygandt Sets School Record in Pole Vault
Carvalho Named Big 12 Player of the Week
Cross Country Teams Named USTFCCCA All-Academic
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Texas Tech Announces Spring Game Details
The first spring of the Tommy Tuberville era will come to a close with the annual Spring Game on April 17 at Jones AT&T Stadium. The game will provide Red Raider Football fans the first glimpse of the offense and defense in a game situation.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and admission to the game is $5. Texas Tech students and children 12 and under are free. All seating is general admission and available on the west side and in both end zones. [more]
Denim Runway: Competition Opens Doors to Future Designers
Students have the opportunity to rub shoulders with designers and watch their designs go into production in Guatemala. [more]
Gene-Mapping Study Could Lead to Better Agriculture
Chemist David Knaff and a team of researchers have discovered a way to help scientists engineer stronger plants in the future. [more]
Study Finds Extinct Horned Crocodiles Robbed the Cradle of Mankind
With devilish horned ridges above each eye, Crocodylus anthropophagus waited patiently for hominid prey to come a little too close to the water’s edge. [more]
It's Time for a Refresh
It has been five years since the Texas Tech Web pages were redone, and as the university changes and grows, we need your help. [more]
Pilobolus Teaches Dancers to Think, Move Outside the Box
Thirty-six students participated in a master class held by members of the internationally renowned modern dance company. [more]
Campus Connection
Three Professors Receive Prestigious Research Grants from NSF
Pal, Wang and Grave de Peralta were awarded nearly $1.2 million to further research in chemotherapy, thermoelectrics and plasmonics. [more]
Texas Tech Debate Wins Second National Championship in Two Weeks
Winning both tournaments cements their place as one of the best parliamentary debate teams to ever compete in the activity. [more]
A Fee That Can Actually Make You Money?
Researchers found that fees that penalize investors for selling a fund early could boost returns for long-term investors. [more]
Texas Tech Names Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Planning and Construction
Michael Molina will oversee all master planning and construction for facilities on each of the three institution’s campuses of the Texas Tech University System. [more]
Cutting-Edge Research Wins Emerging Technology Fund Award
MicroZAP, developed through cutting-edge food sterilization research, was awarded up to $1.5 million. [more]
To Test or Not to Test: Steroid Use Still an Issue in Texas High Schools
Amid budget cuts, expert advocates NCAA-style protocol for reporting suspected steroid use in high schools. [more]
Meat Animal Evaluation Team Wins Fourth Consecutive National Championship
The Red Raiders took first place with 8,770 points during the two-day competition. [more]
Professors Contribute to International Search for Rosetta Stone of Physics
Researchers hope to solve some of the universe’s most mind-blowing riddles. [more]
Law Professor Wins Texas' Top Legal Writing Award
Bryan Camp's article on protecting trust assets from the federal tax lien has been selected as the Outstanding Law Review article for 2009. [more]
Spring Lecture Series Ends with Santa Fe Opera
Two opera singers will offer free public concerts and daytime performances for grade-school students. [more]
Red Raider Wallpaper
Show your Red Raider pride on your desktop with beautiful campus shots courtesy of university photographers Artie Limmer and Joey Hernandez. [more]
Graduates Pucker Up for Word Power
This Texas Tech Tradition gives "kiss me, I'm Irish," a whole new meaning. [more]
Southwest Airline's Social Media Maven
Mass Communications alumna Linda Rutherford navigates the wild world of Web 2.0 for Southwest Airlines. [more]
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Don't forget, check the online news center for current Texas Tech news! [more]
Runway Red Raider
Journalism major Alexandra Underwood competes to become America’s next top model. [more]
Big Shoes to Fill: Student is President for a Day
Chuck Zavala switches roles with President Bailey for a day. [more]
University Press News
Jackie Robinson in Reverse: Author Tells of Experiences in Colored League
An unlikely story of respect, character, humor and ultimately friendship as the teammates pulled together to succeed in a game they loved. [more]
Athletic News
Weygandt Sets School Record in Pole Vault
The Texas Tech track program won 23 titles and freshman Shade Weygandt set a school record in the women's pole vault at the Texas Tech Open held at the Terry & Linda Fuller Track & Field Complex Friday night. [more]
Carvalho Named Big 12 Player of the Week
The 15th-ranked player in the country and Texas Tech's No. 1 singles player, Raony Carvalho, was named the Big 12 Men's Tennis Player of the Week by the conference office for his performances the week of March 15-21. [more]
Cross Country Teams Named USTFCCCA All-Academic
The Texas Tech men's and women's cross country squad were both named All-Academic by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association and three Lady Raiders were named All-Academic Scholars for their efforts in the classroom. [more]
Alumni News
Local Alumni Association Chapters Kicking Off Events
With spring in the air, you should gear up and participate in your local Texas Tech Alumni Association chapter. [more]
Graduate Gift Ideas
For the person who is wondering what to purchase for their college graduate this year, the Alumni Association offers many amazing gift opportunities. [more]
Class of 1960 Reunion Dates Announced
This year’s class reunion will take place from Sept. 2-5. A block of tickets for the Texas Tech vs. SMU football game on Sept. 5 will be available. [more]
Parking Garage to Add Spots for Game Day
Raider Park, a 563,584 square-foot parking garage, will be available to Texas Tech fans looking for secure, covered parking close to Jones AT&T Stadium. [more]