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CIO Dr. Lin Zhou posing outside of the Administration building at Texas Tech University.

CIO appointed by Gov. Greg Abbot to a two-year term on the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Professional portrait of Deputy CIO, Cindy Leavitt. She is in professional attire and smiling.
May 1, 2026

Texas Tech IT Welcomes Cindy Leavitt as Deputy CIO

Texas Tech University Information Technology is excited to welcome Cindy Leavitt as Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer. With decades of leadership experience in higher education and technology, Cindy brings a strong vision for innovation, collaboration, and empowering IT teams across campus.
Dr. Lin Zhou in a suit posing in front of a blue background.
April 30, 2026

CIO honored as one of the Top 25 Government Technology’s 2026 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers

Texas Tech University Vice President and Chief Information Officer Dr. Lin Zhou has been honored as one of the Top 25 Government Technology’s 2026 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers list, a national recognition honoring leaders who are advancing technology innovation across the public sector.
Chancellor Creighton, President Schovanech, Cody Campbell, and Dustin Womble, pose in front of a NVIDIA logo.
February 20, 2026

From West Texas to the World: Texas Tech Joins NVIDIA to Launch Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

The Texas Tech University System announced a transformative partnership with NVIDIA to deploy next-generation accelerated computing infrastructure, positioning Texas Tech University at the forefront of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced research.
CIO Dr. Lin Zhou standing on a stage addressing the audience at the CIO Town Hall.
February 11, 2026

What you missed from the CIO Town Hall

Dr. Lin Zhou hosted his first CIO Town Hall in the SUB Matador Room, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for an open conversation about the future of campus technology.

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