News & Events

	June 1, 2026 CIO appointed by Gov. Greg Abbot to Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee Information Technology is excited to announce that our CIO, Dr. Lin Zhou, has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. The initiative will develop a strategic plan to advance the quantum economy in Texas.
	May 15, 2026 Jeff Barrington Named Texas Tech’s AI Risk Officer Texas Tech IT has announces the expansion of Jeff Barrington’s leadership role to include AI Risk Officer responsibilities. In this role, Barrington will help guide the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies across the university in alignment with state and national frameworks.
	May 5, 2026 Andrew Bevly Explores the Future of Classroom Technology in Japan Texas Tech’s Andrew Bevly joined Epson to visit Japanese universities and explore emerging classroom technologies, sustainable print and AV solutions, and strategies for connecting in-person and remote learning.
	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.