Texas Tech to Build Hance Chapel on Campus
Officials at Texas Tech University acknowledged a private gift from Kent Hance, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, to construct a non-denominational chapel on the university's campus. [more]
Texas Tech Breaks Ground on New Residence Hall
Approved by the Board of Regents in February, Texas Tech regents and officials broke ground May 11 on a new 516-bed residence hall at 18th Street & Boston Avenue. The $45 million project is a response to the university's enrollment growth. [more]
Raider Red: Larger than Life in Times Square
Texas Tech Libraries contest-winning video will be featured all week long. [more]
Federal Officials Visit Center to Learn about College Recovery Centers
Conference will promote the establishment of substance abuse recovery communities on college campuses. [more]
Cheerleaders Claim Second at National Championship
The Pom Squad clinched 13th place in its division. [more]
International Affairs Presents Global Vision Awards
Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Vietnam Center Founder James Reckner and the Whitacre College of Engineering. [more]
New Mascots Step Up During Ceremonies
A new Masked Rider is named and past Raider Reds revealed. [more]
Business, Engineering Receive Gift from ConocoPhillips
The gift will benefit students through multiple programs and the construction of the new business building. [more]
Philosophy Student Rings In on 'Jeopardy'
Jason Rhode attributes his degree for the critical thinking skills necessary for the iconic quiz show. [more]
Student Government Officers Have Bright Ideas for the Future
The association's goals include transparency, improving existing services and creating an advisory council. [more]
Climate Expert Appears in 'Discover Magazine: Changing Planet'
Katharine Hayhoe answered questions about the impacts of climate change at a town hall meeting at Yale University. [more]
Texas Tech Appoints Interim Dean of University College
Valerie Osland Paton will serve as interim dean, effective June 1. [more]
Three-peat: Ranch Horse Team Reigns as National Champions
The team has now claimed three consecutive national championships at the annual show. [more]
Engineering Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
The college names eight recipients of the award. [more]
Ten Professors Awarded for Going Above and Beyond
Student Housing group recognizes excellence in 10 Texas Tech professors. [more]
Texas Tech Ranks Among Top 25 Social Media Colleges
The university ranks 23rd among the top 100 schools. [more]
Texas Tech Club Sets Membership Milestone
The private-member club located in Jones AT&T Stadium suprassed 1,000 members. [more]
Women's Rodeo Team Ropes Regional Championship
The men's team finished in third place. [more]
Embracing Diversity: Programs Dedicated to Serving Diverse Students
Texas Tech is committed to fostering diversity across campus. [more]
Surviving College by Reading Comics
Two Texas Tech professors storm the world of academia by creating graphic novel textbooks. [more]
Design Students Strut the Denim Runway
Apparel design students learn how cotton goes from the field to fashion in the form of denim. [more]
Library Invites Students to Plug In
A new interactive media area takes some of the stress out of group projects. [more]
World Record of People Wearing Frog Masks Set
About 700 people donned the froggy faces during the Arbor Day celebrations on April 29. [more]
New Student Regent Appointed
Jill Fadal, a dual degree student in the MD/MBA program, will serve her one-year term beginning June 1. [more]
Faculty Honored for Quality Teaching and Research
The annual Faculty Honors Convocation recognizes the very best in teaching, research and service in the academic community. [more]
Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Eta Sigma Phi recently awarded Edward V. George the 2011 ESP Lifetime Achievement Award. [more]
25 Years Later: Amazing Adaptation in Chernobyl
This corner of Ukraine is not the predicted nuclear desert, but resembles a pristine, untouched wilderness. [more]
Agriculture Students, Research Benefit From Case IH Partnership
A new partnership will give CASNR students access to some of the newest agricultural equipment available. [more]
Plant Ecologist: Weather One Major Cause for Texas Wildfires
Assistant Professor Dylan Schwilk said La Niña has much of the blame for the recent wildfires. [more]
Texas Tech Begins Renewed Efforts in Zealous Research
The Texas Tech chapter of Sigma Xi is increasing its efforts to promote growth and recruit new members. [more]
Bat Researcher Receives $500,000 NSF Grant
Assistant Professor Tigga Kingston is creating a network for bat researchers in Southeast Asia. [more]
'Save the Frogs Day' Highlights Biology Amphibian Research
Two Texas Tech biologists are trying to understand the factors causing increased mortality of frogs. [more]
VorTECH Helps Researchers Better Understand Tornadoes
The device simulates tornadic winds in the mid-EF3 range, allowing researchers to understand vulnerability. [more]
'Good Morning America' Samples Found Clean of Petroleum
Ron Kendall said the small sample size represents a single snapshot of time and space, and more research is necessary to see the full picture. [more]
Texas Tech and Petroleum Engineering are All in the Family
Third-generation Texas Tech petroleum engineer to follow in family's footsteps. [more]
Ringing in 2011: Students Receive Class Rings During Ceremony
More than 380 Texas Tech students participated in the Official Texas Tech Class Ring Ceremony. [more]
TTAA Gives You a Chance to Go to the Masters in 2012
For $100, you can sign up for a chance to win a trip to The Masters in 2012 for you and three friends. [more]
