
Unveiling of Graduate School Dean Recognition WallDean Sheridan and Graduate School staff hosted Mr. Curt Langford, President of the
Texas Tech University Alumni Association, and son of former Graduate School Dean,
Dr. Thomas Langford. A “Division of Graduate Studies” was established in 1935 and
eventually became known as the Graduate School in 1954. The first Dean was in 1937
and there have been 17 former deans. Dr. Thomas “Tom” Langford served as Interim Dean
from 1970-1971 and Dean from 1996-1997.