Local man latest Perry appointment to draw national attention (303) Oct 15, 2009
He received a bachelors degree from Angelo State University, a medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center, and completed his internship and residency in pathology at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. He completed his forensic pathology fellowship at the Dade County Medical Examiners Office in Miami. (Boerne Star, TX)
Self-Described 'Abortion Addict' Has 15 Abortions in 17 Year Oct 14, 2009
Irene Vilar, who is a series editor of the Americas at Texas Tech University Press, is now the happy mother of two young daughters but that wasn t always the case. When she was 16, Vilar met a man 34 years her senior, whom she would eventually marry. (Fox News)
Visalia's Vidak vies for Rep. Costa's seat Oct 13, 2009
Vidak graduated from Visalia's Redwood High School in 1984, and from Texas Tech University in 1991 with a degree in Animal Business. He has since worked for a variety of San Joaquin Valley agricultural firms. (Fresno Bee)
Perry Names Waco Woman To TSTC System Board Of Directors Oct 10, 2009
Martin received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree in finance and bank management from the Southern Methodist University Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. Linda McKenna of Harlingen is a registered nurse and past senior vice president of Valley Baptist Health System. (KWTX.com, TX)
UW System official: I'm responsible for IT project Oct 7, 2009
Anderes, appointed to his position last year after working at Texas Tech University, said lawmakers were not told about Huron's problems earlier because the system was still reviewing the potential impact. He said he was confident they would not affect Huron's work. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Several Tigers Advance In Mizzou "Ace... Oct 4, 2009
Several Tigers Advance In Mizzou "Ace For A Cure" - MISSOURI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Sophomore Jamie Mera will face teammate Mallory Weber for bracket one singles title. (Mutigers.com)
Tennis Ends Day One of Ace for a Cure Oct 3, 2009
MIZ= University of Missouri TTECH= Texas Tech University DU= Drake University LU= University of Louisville. SINGLES. (Mutigers.com)
a recent Ph.D. tries to get on the tenure track Oct 2, 2009
By Christmas time, she had already gone on one campus visit to Florida Atlantic University, and, more recently had a telephone interview with Texas Tech University. On the other hand, nine of the fifty-four tenure-track searches have been discontinued for lack of funding. (Harper's Magazine)
Tigers Prepare for Second Annual Ace For A Cure Tournament Oct 1, 2009
Joining the Tigers this weekend will be University of Louisville, Drake University, and Texas Tech University. The visiting schools will provide stiff competition for the Tigers as well as an early look at conference play. (Mutigers.com)
AmeriCorps team joins SCI Oct 1, 2009
He has a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Furman University, a master of arts degree in philosophy from Texas Tech University, and is currently finishing his master s of science degree in ethics and public policy from Suffolk University. Annabel Osburn is serving as an Outreach and Technology coordinator for the North Suburban YMCA. She recruits and organizes volunteers for various events at the YMCA, as well as publicizing those events. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Engaged - Russell-O'Neill (108) Sep 30, 2009
She is a 1999 graduate of Amarillo High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing from Texas Tech University in 2003. While attending Texas Tech, she was an active member of Chi Omega sorority. (Boerne Star, TX)
Flower Mound High School Debate and Speech Team Crushes the Competition at Red Raider Invitational Sep 30, 2009
The Flower Mound High School Speech and Debate team competed at Texas Tech University s annual Red Raider Invitational September 25-26. The group came home with a resounding victory, scoring huge wins in many events. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Engage - Kamburis - Hestilow (3) Sep 26, 2009
She is a graduate of The Woodlands High School and Texas Tech University. She is employed by the Houston Airport System as a GIS analyst. (Boerne Star, TX)
Family Of Exonerated Texas Inmate Sues Sep 26, 2009
According to the lawsuit, she wants to depose a Texas Tech University police officer and four Lubbock police officers including the woman who posed undercover as a Texas Tech student in an effort to flush out a serial rapist who had been assaulting students. Cole died in prison in 1999 at the age 38 of complications from asthma he was wrongly convicted of a 1985 rape of a Texas Tech student. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sul Ross hosting 64th NIRA rodeo Sep 25, 2009
Teams competing in previous years have included Angelo State University; Clarendon College; Eastern New Mexico University in Portales; Frank Phillips College in Borger; Howard College in Big Spring; Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, N.M.; New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs; Odessa College; Ranger Junior College; South Plains College in Levelland; Tarleton State University; Texas Tech University; Vernon Junior Regional College; Weatherford College; West Texas Aersity; and Western Texas... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Concordia joins EWCHEC Sep 24, 2009
Officials of the East Williamson County Higher Education Center announced Wednesday afternoon the school s partnership with Concordia University Texas, yet another name on a growing list of distinguished institutions, including Texas Tech University, Texas State Technical College - Waco, Legacy Early College High School and Temple College, the group s lead institution. We re excited, EWCHEC Executive Dean Chuck McCarter said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Rookie Mistake Sep 19, 2009
Crabtree, 22,left Texas Tech University after twice being named a unanimous all-American wide receiver. He figured to be one of the top picks in the NFL draft. (Slate)
A Widow Finds Strength in Her Faith Sep 18, 2009
Melba Simons-Brown, a graduate of Texas Tech University, lives near Chicago with her second husband and his teenage son. Her daughters are now in college. (Slate)
Alpine native Judith Smith Glasscock dies Sep 11, 2009
Judith earned a bachelor s degree in sociology from Texas Tech University, and a master s degree in human resources management from Pepperdine. Her early jobs included serving as a juvenile parole officer in Oklahoma City and as a social worker at St. Joseph s Hospital in Houston. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
HRSA Releases $24.5 Million in Grants to Support Poison Control Centers Sep 10, 2009
00 --------------------------- --------- ----- ----------- Texas Tech University Health Lubbock Texas Sciences CE $109,100. 00 ---------------------------- ------- ----- ----------- University of Texas Health San Antonio Texas Science Center $345,484. (PR Newswire)
Scientists at odds over life signs in disaster zone Sep 10, 2009
Dr Robert Baker and Dr Ronald Chesser, from Texas Tech University, conducted their own study, published in the journal American Scientist in 2006: ''We were surprised by the diversity of mammals living in the shadow of the ruined reactor only eight years after meltdown,'' they wrote. Their long-term studies contradicted those of Mousseau and Moller, describing the region as ''thriving'', with a wild boar population 10 to 15 times higher in the exclusion zone than outside. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Former Cameron man killed in action Sep 9, 2009
He graduated from C.H. Yoe High School, received his bachelor of science degree from Texas Tech University and his master s degree from Texas State University. Inspired by his grandfather, John E. Brown, a MIA/POW during World War II, Darryn enlisted in 2002. (Cameron Herald, TX)
U.S. Marine Captain Meadows killed in Afghanistan mission Sep 9, 2009
In January 1998, he enrolled at Texas Tech University and served as a member of a reserve unit in Austin, where he attended monthly drills and spent six weeks in the summer with his unit. Meadows graduated from TTU with a degree in business in four years and attended one session of summer school. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Voters to decide on UH multi-million dollar research fund Sep 8, 2009
The other so-called emerging research universities that would be eligible for funding if Proposition Four passes are Texas Tech University, the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas at Dallas, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Texas Tech raises $24.3M in donations Sep 3, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech University says it has raised $24. 3 million in private donations and will receive the remaining dollars from a state matching fund designed to help Texas seven emerging research universities. (KHOU.com, TX)
Zags Head To Portland State For Northwest Challenge Sep 3, 2009
GU will face Tulsa, Texas Tech University and Stephen F. Austin. . (Gozags.com)
PicScout Appoints Amy Love as VP of Marketing and Business Development Sep 2, 2009
Ms Love currently holds the position of Associate Professor, Marketing at San Jose State University; she earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and earned two BBAs from Texas Tech University. Founded in 2002, PicScout is a financially independent, privately held company with offices in the Silicon Valley, Chicago and Herzelia, Israel. (PR Newswire)
How Many Dinosaur Fossils Are Left To Find? Sep 1, 2009
Explainer thanks Peter Dodson of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Lehman of Texas Tech University, and Steve C. Wang of Swarthmore College. Bone Dry: Will we ever run out of dinosaur bones. (Slate)
Former LCRA chief joins Ezcorp board Aug 28, 2009
Beal earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Texas Tech University in 1968, followed by a master's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Ezcorp has 3,300 full-time employees worldwide. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Medina and Utopia trade wins across Bandera County Aug 27, 2009
A recent graduate of Texas Tech University, DeLeon taught last year at La Pryor before signing up with Utopia. She is a Hondo High School graduate and played varsity volleyball there. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Births and other announcements (3) Aug 23, 2009
Texas Tech University in Lubbock presented degrees to approximately 1,800 students the Fall 2007 commencement Dec. 15. Local students receiving degrees were. (Boerne Star, TX)
SJSU fall address takes on sober tone Aug 20, 2009
Another cost-saving program being introduced this year will be to promote greater use of renewable energy in campus buildings and greater energy conservation, according to Whitmore, who came to San Jose State from a five-year stint as president of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Furloughs of faculty and staff will continue throughout 2009-10, he added, precipitated by the state budget crisis that resulted in a $584 million reduction in state support of San Jose State and 22 other... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Gonzales has Abu Ghraib regrets Aug 13, 2009
Gonzales spoke from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he'll beteaching a political science course ... Hired by Texas Tech UniversityLast month, Texas Tech University hired Gonzales to recruit and retain minority students. (MSNBC -- International)
Then and now: Catching up with Woodstock stars Aug 13, 2009
Bruce Clarke is a professor of literature and science at Texas Tech University. Does Woodstock still matter. (USA Today)
Gonzales says he would 'do some things over' Aug 12, 2009
Last month, Texas Tech University hired Gonzales to recruit and retain minority students. He also will teach a 15-student political-science class, Contemporary Issues of the Executive Branch, this fall. (AZCentral -- News)
Is That Rocket Fuel Contaminating Your Water? Aug 7, 2009
"A lot of people like to know whose perchlorate it is when they find perchlorate where it isn't supposed to be," said Andrew Jackson, an engineering professor and perchlorate researcher at Texas Tech University. 1. (Scientific American)
LINDA LINDI" KAY RAINOSEK Aug 6, 2009
After their wedding on Aug. 15, 1981, they moved to Levelland where Lindi graduated from Texas Tech University. She later received her master s degree in psychology from Houston Community College. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Kern Michael Hughes Sr., 70, (1) Aug 4, 2009
After the war, he returned to Texas to complete his Bachelors degree in education at Texas Tech University. Kern then went to work for Collins Radio, later Rockwell International, and held many positions within the company in the U.S. and internationally. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sustainable agriculture at the ESA Annual Meeting Aug 4, 2009
In his poster, Shashi Kumar of Texas Tech University will explore the relationship between conventional tilling and low-tilling practices on farms in semi-arid areas of west Texas. In areas where soil tilling was kept at a minimum, Kumar and his colleagues found a higher diversity of soil bacteria; conventional tilling produced lower bacterial diversity. (EurekAlert!)
Bass freed during tournament face risk Aug 2, 2009
Texas Tech University biologist Gene Wilde, who has spent about 10 years studying fish deaths after tournaments, said they are believed to die from a combination of conditions. "Stress comes from a variety of factors," he said, "beginning with the angling event itself. Fish exert a lot of energy during the fight. Their muscles produce lactic acid, much like our muscles do when we're running and our legs cramp up. Fish deal with that by respiring more oxygen from the water.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Faculty object to Gonzales' hiring Jul 31, 2009
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance confirmed the hiring on Tuesday ... LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Dozens of current and former faculty at Texas Tech University have signed a petition objecting to the hiring of former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Odessa American, TX)
Higher drug doses needed to defeat tuberculosis, UT Southwestern researchers report Jul 30, 2009
Also involved in the study were UT Southwestern's Dr. Wasana Siyambalapitiyage, a research associate in internal medicine, and researchers from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Pharmacy, DFW campus. Visit to learn more about UT Southwestern's clinical services for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis. (EurekAlert!)
Stoehr Joins Lady Raider Staff Jul 26, 2009
"She's had a variety of experiences from her championship playing days at Louisiana Tech to her coaching stints at Florida State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Louisiana Tech and most recently Southern Mississippi. I've always admired her leadership qualities and passion for the game. She will be involved in a lot of different aspects of our program from recruiting, on the floor coaching with an emphasis on point guard development, scouting, summer camps and community involvement. We feel really blessed... (Texastech.com)
More bad news for the state budget Jul 26, 2009
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has been appointed a visiting professor at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Gonzales, who resigned as attorney general in 2007 after a stormy tenure as head of the Justice Department, will teach a course in contemporary issues in the executive branch. (Boerne Star, TX)
Adkison confirmed as new FSHS principal Jul 24, 2009
Adkison completed his undergradate studies in math at Texas Tech University in Lubbock and received his master's degree from the University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa. According to FSISD superintendent Ralph Traynham, Adkison has 29 years experience in education and was the superintendent of Detroit Independent School District in northeast Texas for two years. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Wessels wins scholarship Jul 24, 2009
Wessels, a 2008 Cedar Park graduate who attends Texas Tech University, was presented the 500 check from none other than his grandfather, Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright. Micah is the son of Steve and Melanie Wessels and grandson of Milton and Marian Wright. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Cats sold to TTHSC Jul 23, 2009
This has occurred for at least the past 18 years according to Odessa Police Department public information officer Sherrie Carruth. Related Stories/Links. (Odessa American, TX)
Botanical garden on Hulu Island like Eden Jul 23, 2009
A graduate from Harvard College, granted tenure by Texas Tech University and with a Duke University PhD, the American biologist, aged 43, arrived at the garden two years ago. He had worked in Indonesia and Malaysia for many years and met his Chinese-Malaysian wife during this time. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mayors vision needs components (15) Jul 20, 2009
Who is or will be responsible for entry corridors, Performing Arts Center, trolleys, Texas Tech University building, Methodist hospital in-patient expansion, citywide wireless, daily newspaper, and affordable housing. There are some specific goals outlined in the Mayors vision - the Master Plan, Municipal building construction, library, utility infrastructure and highway construction that seem to have goals and timetables. (Boerne Star, TX)
No. 9: Walters and Defense Save Day In Lubbock Jul 17, 2009
On Oct. 26, TCU traveled to Lubbock, Texas for a match against Texas Tech University. TCU pressured the Red Raiders, but fell behind early 2-0 in the match. (Gofrogs.com)
Five Red Raiders Named Track Scholar Athletes Jul 15, 2009
93 grade-point average and will be attending the Texas Tech University Health Science pursuing a doctoral degree. It is the second year in a row that he has been honored. (Texastech.com)
Wrong Dose Of Heart Meds Too Frequent In Children Jul 13, 2009
D., R.N., F.N.P., FAANP, ARNP, of Texas Tech University. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Job-hunting relief Jul 10, 2009
Ford graduated with a bachelor s in business administration from Texas Tech University and landed her first job with , PC in 1983. She has been an active board member over the years with the San Pedro Playhouse and a former volunteer with the Northeast Independent School District. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jul 9, 2009
Mr. Patterson is an instructor in the School of Music at Texas Tech University and the Director of Children's Choirs at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, Texas. Aizlynne Deason was a part of the premier for the children's musical "Table for Five...Thousand", by Tom Long and Allen Pote. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
For Former AG Gonzales: Next Month a Professorship -- After That, Who Knows? Jul 9, 2009
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says his new position as a visiting professor at came about after he gave a speech recently at a banquet at Texas Tech University School of Law ... "I'm going to be in the Political Science Department," Gonzales says of his new position as a visiting professor at Texas Tech University. (Law.com)
Two More Principals On Board With FISD Jul 9, 2009
She is on track to receive her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Texas next spring and holds a master s degree in educational leadership from Midwestern State University and a B.S. in elementary education from Texas Tech University. Prior to coming to Graham ISD in 1997, she taught in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Wichita Falls and Lubbock ISDs. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Former Bush Attorney General To Teach At Texas Tech Jul 8, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 7, 2009)--Alberto Gonzalez, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, will teach political science this fall at Texas Tech University ... I am excited that Alberto Gonzales is bringing his experience to Texas Tech, said Kent Hance, Texas Tech University chancellor. (KWTX.com, TX)
Med students arrive Jul 7, 2009
A new era dawned Monday in the ongoing partnership between the Permian Basin and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center when 18 third-year medical students arrived in Odessa to complete their final two years of medical school at Medical Center Hospital and Midland Memorial Hospital ... What: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine of the Permian Basin. (Odessa American, TX)
Judge approves GM asset sale Jul 7, 2009
Whitacre graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and led Dallas-based AT&T, which was then based in San Antonio, from 1990 to 2007. NGMCO will acquire GM s strongest operations and will have a competitive operating cost structure, partly as a result of recent agreements with the United Auto Workers and Canadian Auto Workers, according to GM. GM s foreign subsidiaries will also be acquired by the new company and are expected to continue to operate without interruption. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
SmithGroup in Phoenix seizes Texas opportunity through F&S Partners Jul 1, 2009
They also were selected to design two multi-million dollar renovation projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. Medici said the Texas market continues to be robust. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Winegrower Workshop Jun 28, 2009
This workshop serves as a prerequisite for application to the Texas Viticulture Certificate Program, offered by Texas Tech University and Texas AgriLife Extension. Lunch will be provided. (Odessa American, TX)
Daily workouts important Jun 24, 2009
Thus I worked out at 6 a.m. every day even in college at Texas Tech University. Two years ago we lived in Houston, Texas, and I would leave my house at 3:45 a.m. (even while I was pregnant) to work out at 24-Hour Fitness (which I joined because it was open 24 hours). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
SDSU Receives NCAA Women's Basketball Grant For Second Year In A Row Jun 24, 2009
SDSU will look to increase its home attendance for next year's highly anticipated campaign. Aztecs are one of three to earn funding two straight years. (Themwc.com)
Daily workouts important Jun 23, 2009
Thus I worked out at 6 a.m. every day even in college at Texas Tech University. Two years ago we lived in Houston, Texas, and I would leave my house at 3:45 a.m. (even while I was pregnant) to work out at 24-Hour Fitness (which I joined because it was open 24 hours). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Daily workouts important Jun 21, 2009
Thus I worked out at 6 a.m. every day even in college at Texas Tech University. Two years ago we lived in Houston, Texas, and I would leave my house at 3:45 a.m. (even while I was pregnant) to work out at 24-Hour Fitness (which I joined because it was open 24 hours). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
