Congratulations to Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec on his re-election as U.S. Regional Vice President of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education Board of Directors. We are proud to see Texas Tech helping shape the future of global higher education. @TexasTech@TexasTechPres
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This Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedoms that unite us and the spirit of service that strengthens our nation. On behalf of the Texas Tech University System, we wish our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends a safe, joyful and happy Independence Day. ๐บ๐ธ @TexasTech@TTUHSC@TTHealthElPaso@AngeloState@MSUTexas
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Our Independence Day light show starts tonight and runs through July 4! The display will run every 15 minutes from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tonight will also feature a guest appearance from the Masked Rider from 9:15-10:15 p.m.
This is a free event and is open to the public. For pedestrian safety, traffic to Memorial Circle and the Engineering Key will close nightly at 6 p.m. On-campus parking in the R7, R13, R14 and Z1 lots is readily available and convenient for a short walk to the Administration Building.
Please note, this experience contains bright and flashing lights, which may affect photosensitive individuals.
Research that changes lives deserves to be celebrated. Congratulations to six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty members on being named to the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, which recognizes the world's most influential researchers.
This prestigious honor reflects the exceptional research taking place across the Texas Tech University System and the lasting impact our faculty are making through discoveries that improve health and advance medicine worldwide.
Congratulations to 6 Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty members named to the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List:
Deborah Joy Clegg
Biff F. Palmer
Debabrata Mukherjee
Attilio Orazi
Subodh Kumar
The late Richard W. McCallum
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Texas Tech will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. with a light show each night from July 2-4 at the Administration Building. ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
The light show will be displayed on the front faรงade of the building every 15 minutes from 9 p.m. to midnight each night and is free to the public.
Congratulations to @AngeloState on being named a national โCollege of Distinctionโ for the ninth consecutive year.
This recognition highlights ASUโs commitment to student success through engaged learning, exceptional teaching, a vibrant campus community and strong outcomes for graduates. Angelo State is one of only 430 institutions nationwide and one of just eight Texas public universities to earn the 2026-27 designation.
We are proud to celebrate the Ram Family and this continued achievement.
For the 9th year in a row, #AngeloState has been named a national College of Distinction!
We're honored to be one of only eight Texas public universities recognized on the 2026-27 list for our commitment to helping students learn, grow, and succeed!
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@TexasTech continues its rise among the world's leading institutions.
In the newly released 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, Texas Tech climbed six spots worldwide and moved up to No. 123 among U.S. universities, reflecting the universityโs growing global reputation for research, innovation and academic excellence. Congratulations to President Lawrence Schovanec, the faculty, staff, students and alumni who continue to elevate Texas Techโs impact across Texas and around the world.
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@TTUSystem is building a team designed to lead. Karaโs experience and proven leadership will help strengthen our health institutions, expand access to care, and advance our mission of serving Texans through excellence in education, research, and patient care. Welcome to Team Texas Tech. #WreckEm #txlege
Please join us in welcoming Kara Crawford to the Texas Tech University System as our new Vice Chancellor for Health Initiatives.
With more than 18 years of experience in health care policy, governmental relations and strategic leadership, Kara will help advance the TTU Systemโs health-related priorities that expand access to care, advance health professions education and improve the health and well-being of communities across Texas.
We are excited to welcome Kara to the TTU System and look forward to the leadership and expertise she will bring to this important new role.
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Several graduate programs at #TTUHSC have been recognized in the 2026 @usnews Best Graduate School Rankings, reaffirming the universityโs continued excellence in health sciences education and training. https://t.co/aIEs53D1qX
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has named Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D., as the new @TTUHSC_GSBS Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences dean and Kendra P. Rumbaugh, Ph.D., as vice dean. https://t.co/jKtWIfqzCQ
Congratulations to @TexasTech on being recognized among the top 2.4% of higher education institutions worldwide, earning a place on The Center for World University Rankings' 2026 Global 2,000 List.
This distinction reflects the dedication of Texas Techโs students, faculty, staff and alumni who continue to elevate the universityโs impact.
โAs Texas Tech continues its trajectory as a leading public research university, we remain focused on creating opportunities, advancing knowledge and delivering value for the state of Texas and beyond.โ
โ Dr. Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech University president
Congratulations to the entire Red Raider community on this outstanding achievement.
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Congratulations to Angelo State University on another remarkable achievement in aviation education.
This accomplishment reflects the dedication of ASU's faculty, staff and students and reinforces the university's commitment to providing innovative, workforce-focused programs that prepare graduates for high-demand careers.
We are proud to celebrate this milestone and the university's continued leadership in advancing excellence across the Texas Tech University System.
A major step for our Commercial Aviation Program! โ๏ธ
Angelo State is now the first university in Texas to earn the FAAโs Enhanced ATโCTI designation, creating more opportunities for future air traffic controllers!
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On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.
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For the 2nd straight season, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are heading to the ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป'๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ in Oklahoma City! ๐๐ฅ
The Texas Tech University System is proud to welcome Rachel McLelland of Tijeras, New Mexico, as the next student regent on the Board of Regents, following her appointment by @GregAbbott_TX .
McLelland, a student at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, is pursuing her Doctor of Medicine degree. She earned a Bachelor of Science in anthropology and general studies from Texas Tech University in 2018, with minors in chemistry, biology and health professions.
A dedicated leader and servant, McLelland has been actively involved in mentoring students, volunteering in the Lubbock community and serving in the United States Air Force Reserve.
McLelland will serve a one-year term as student regent through May 31, 2027. @ttuhsc@ttuhscmed@TexasTech@USAFReserve https://t.co/2rsM6ietzR
"Texas Tech is uniquely positioned to lead in this space and the Reese National Security Complex gives us the ability to bring together research, workforce development, testing capabilities and strategic partnerships in ways that few universities can."
Congratulations to Eli Heath on his appointment by @GregAbbott_TX to serve as the student representative on the @TXHigherEdBoard.
Throughout his service as student regent on the TTU System Board of Regents, Heath has been a thoughtful voice for students and a strong advocate for higher education. We're proud to see him continue serving students at the state level through this important appointment, bringing the same dedication and leadership to higher education across Texas.