“You can’t be involved in the Texas music scene and not be influenced by the music from the South Plains,” Terri Hendrix said. Hendrix, a singer-songwriter from San Marcos, Texas, said musicians like former Lubbockites Terry Allen and Joe Ely have inspired her particular sound. On April 9, she had the opportunity to play with a […]
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 […]
Mortar Board Hosts “President For A Day” Fundraiser
March 27, 2014 by
Being president has its perks. You may not get to run the country, but Mortar Board is giving you the opportunity to run Texas Tech for a day. Mortar Board is an organization that recognizes the top 50 seniors at Texas Tech, based on leadership, scholarship, and service. The group raises money throughout the year […]
The New Vice President for Research
October 11, 2013 by
Amid all of the conversation that erupted Thursday concerning Friday’s announcement of Texas Tech University System Chancellor Kent Hance’s retirement, the recently appointed President Duane Nellis officially announced the university’s new vice president for research in an email to the Tech community. Robert Duncan, Ph.D., who currently is the vice chancellor for research at the […]
