http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/newsletter Texas Tech Today is an electronic newsletter providing the latest on Texas Tech University research, alumni and sports news, philanthropy and other areas of campus life. en-us Mon, 5 Mar 2010 13:51:00 +0200 Mon, 5 Mar 2010 13:51:00 +0200 Katie Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 School is listed as one of the six best colleges to attend by The Best Colleges website. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/05/texas-tech-named-a-top-college-for-first-generation-students/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech was named one of the country's most affordable large public universities. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/texas-tech-named-to-most-affordable-colleges-list/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The Hub City finished ahead of Killeen, Santa Barbara, Calif., Lexington, Ky., and Honolulu. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/03/lubbock-ranked-11th-among-best-cities-for-college-students-in-small-metros/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=april13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Partnership allows students to study at home university for two years and finish at partner institution. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/texas-tech-system-partners-with-nigerian-state-university/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Many receive awards at the annual Faculty Honors Convocation. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/faculty-members-honored-for-excellence/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The women's team looks to defend its 2012 national championship. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/rodeo-team-members-headed-to-national-finals/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Third-year students win advocacy event for school's 27th national title. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/law-school-claims-another-national-championship/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Strong finish caps successful year for spirit programs, which also had national champion mascot. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/cheer-pom-teams-place-third-at-national-competition/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Team placed fifth in the country and ranked within the top ten for its season-long performance. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/debate-team-delivers-at-national-championship-tournaments/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech bests 13 teams from across the country. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/red-raiders-claim-ranch-horse-national-championship/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 DesignIntelligence ranked the program 11th out of more than 90 programs in the nation. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/landscape-architecture-program-one-of-the-countrys-best/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 More than 40 Red Raiders participated in the recent induction ceremony. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/students-inducted-into-phi-beta-kappa-honor-society/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The class is ranked one of the "10 Technology Classes We Wish We Took in College" by TechSchool.com. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/internet-mapping-course-honored-for-its-uniqueness/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may1 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Ethiopia explores partnership to improve higher education and revitalize the country's health system. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/ethiopian-officials-explore-texas-tech-partnership/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Red Raiders receive scholarships for their environmental initiatives on campus and Lubbock community. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/students-rewarded-for-their-sustainable-efforts/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Second-year students win inaugural contest testing jury selection skills. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/team-wins-texas-tech-laws-third-national-championship-in-five-weeks/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Instructor Morris Brown is currently an instructor in the Texas Tech University College of Architecture at El Paso. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/architecture-alumnus-elevated-to-college-of-fellows/ news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 New building, faculty take aim at the growing challenge of autism. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/burkhart-center-for-autism-aspires-to-national-prominence/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 This award is considered among the highest environmental awards in the State of Texas. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/director-emeritus-of-tiehh-named-finalist-for-environmental-excellence-award/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech sports psychologist says Tiger Woods' improved play is proof that in golf, mental health is key. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/from-birdie-to-bogey-how-stress-affects-your-game/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The first-of-its-kind event tackles advocacy, social justice and the cultural dimensions of mental health. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/doctoral-students-organize-conference-as-part-of-class-project/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Together the universities will use the funds to address the nation's cybersecurity workforce needs. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/texas-tech-angelo-state-receive-national-science-foundation-grant/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech study finds people who value health are likely to begin saving for retirement at early age. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/more-health-more-wealth/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Poster competition allows Red Raiders to explain findings to a diverse audience. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/graduate-students-present-their-research/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Ximena Bernal receives $508,000 NSF grant to study how midges locate their victims. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/biologist-to-study-eavesdropping-parasites/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech welcomes a new Masked Rider, reveals the name of the new horse and unmasks graduate Raider Reds. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/red-raider-transfer-of-spirit/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The community service project was part of the first Tech Lubbock Community Day. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/students-team-together-to-help-salvation-army/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Three apparel design students honored for their stylish designs. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/denim-runway-winners-announced-at-fashion-show/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The building now serves as the home for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/first-free-standing-library-celebrates-75th-anniversary/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Chancellor Kent Hance was a U.S. congressman when he first met Margaret Thatcher. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/a-red-raider-and-the-iron-lady/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Freshman wins raffle to experience hands-on leadership and inside perspective at university. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/student-serves-as-president-for-a-day/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Thousands turn out to help beautify Texas Tech campus. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/students-faculty-participate-in-arbor-day-festivities/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Witnessing both explosions at marathon, two men give their stories. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/madness-at-boston-marathon-professor-and-alumnus-recount-mondays-bombing/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Fashion project challenges Red Raiders to use recycled items to create wearable clothes. http://today.ttu.edu/2013/04/students-turn-trash-into-class/?utm_source=t3&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=may13 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The TTAA established the New Faculty Awards program in 1987 to recognize outstanding new members of the faculty in each college and the School of Law. http://www.texastechalumni.org/?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=908&cid=2321&ecid=2321&crid=0&calpgid=376&calcid=1082 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Alum Steven Gamble, Ph.D., was honored with the 2013 E. Joseph Savoie Leadership Award at the District IV Conference of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. http://www.texastechalumni.org/?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=909&cid=2322&ecid=2322&crid=0&calpgid=376&calcid=1082 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 More than 400 students were honored during the Spring Ring Ceremonies.   http://www.texastechalumni.org/?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=910&cid=2323&ecid=2323&crid=0&calpgid=376&calcid=1082 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 The lucky winner will choose from these prize packages: The Masters (April 12-13, 2014) or the US Open Tennis Championships (Aug, 25-Sep. 7, 2014).   http://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/social.aspx?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=875 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Michael Brewer leads the offense with 282 yards passing and two touchdowns. http://www.texastech.com/allaccess/?media=384591 news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech track and field represented by nine athletes and two relays in national top 20. http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042013aaa.html news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech selected as the No. 7 seed at the Ohio State Regional in Columbus. http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/050613aaa.html news Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:36:00 -0600 Texas Tech men earn best finish at Big 12s since 2007. http://www.texastech.com/sports/c-track/recaps/050513aaf.html news