In our final installment of “Discovering Duncan,” we asked the questions you wanted us to. Duncan answered our questions about open carry campus laws and what his message to students is. See if your questions got answered, and watch our video!
Discovering Duncan : Texas Tech
October 29, 2014 by
In our third installment of “Discovering Duncan,” we asked Robert Duncan about his new position as chancellor. Duncan talked about tough issues such as alcohol abuse and the Greek task force, which he said has made his first five months in office challenging. The chancellor also discussed the university’s plans for reaching 40,000 students by […]
Discovering Duncan: Political Life
October 28, 2014 by
Politics can be a touchy subject. Chancellor Robert Duncan did not shy away from these political questions during our interview with him last week. Watch the second installment of “Discovering Duncan” to hear how our chancellor will work with politicians to help improve Texas Tech.
Discovering Duncan: Early Life And Student Life At Texas Tech
October 27, 2014 by
Chancellor Robert Duncan has been a lifelong Red Raider. In our first edition of “Discovering Duncan,” we asked the chancellor about some of his favorite memories from his early years. Hear about his childhood in Vernon, Texas, and his proudest moments as the student government president at Texas Tech University.
College Affordability And Where Texas Tech Fits In
September 22, 2014 by
“There’s about $1.2 trillion in student loans at the national level,” Sue McMillin said. “About $70 billion towards that comes from Texas students.” McMillin, president and CEO of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation, said most Texas students graduate with around $25,000 in student loan debt. The panel at the “Making Higher Ed Affordable” session […]
Farewell To The Hancellor : Time At Texas Tech, Part Two
June 20, 2014 by
Reaching the enrollment goal of 40,000 students by 2020 has been a daunting task for Texas Tech. In this edition of “Farewell To The Hancellor,” Chancellor Kent Hance discusses this goal he set, and how Tech will adapt to support this many students. Hance also discusses goals he has for Tech in the future. Watch […]
Farewell To The Hancellor : The Early Years
June 6, 2014 by
In our four-part series, reporter Evan Dixon sat down with Chancellor Kent Hance to discuss everything from his years as a student at Texas Tech to the Mike Leach controversy. There will be a new installment to our series, “Farewell To The Hancellor,” every Friday in June. Our first installment features stories from Hance’s early […]
Sen. Duncan Named New Chancellor of Texas Tech
May 23, 2014 by
With some big cowboy boots to fill, state Senator Robert Duncan, R – Lubbock, has been named the fourth chancellor of Texas Tech. “He is an outstanding choice.” In a press release on May 19, Tech announced Duncan as the sole finalist for the next chancellor of Tech. The Texas Tech Board of Regents is […]
Paul McCartney to Visit Buddy Holly’s Hometown
April 16, 2014 by
“This will sell out before it really gets started,” Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance said at the Buddy Holly Center Wednesday. At the press conference, Tech President Duane M. Nellis announced Sir Paul McCartney will perform a concert in Lubbock on June 14 — in Tech’s United Spirit Arena. Hance said Tech and […]
Governor Perry Honors Chancellor Hance
April 2, 2014 by
Students, regents and politicians rubbed shoulders at the United Spirit Arena Wednesday night as Governor Rick Perry honored outgoing Texas Tech University Chancellor Kent Hance. Hance has been chancellor since 2006 and has made contributions to Tech such as raising over $1 billion and increasing student enrollment by 45 percent since taking office. Perry was […]
