New Year, New President

2016 is a transitional year for presidents, both in the Oval Office and at Texas Tech. Unlike for U.S. presidential candidates, who strive over months or even years to get the job, for John Opperman the opportunity came unexpectedly. Opperman, who is Tech’s interim president, took office after the January resignation of M. Duane Nellis. He said […]

Hance Announces New Tech President

The Texas Tech University System will be expecting a new president in 20 days, said Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance, on Friday in the United Spirit Arena. Dr. Duane Nellis, the current President of the University of Idaho, will be taking the place left by Guy Bailey as President of Texas Tech University. […]