I got the email on a Sunday. “I wanted to let you know that we do not have a fellowship to offer you at The Texas Tribune,” the email read. “You submitted a great application, and you were one of our semifinalists. All the best with your journalism endeavors.” My heart sunk. I would rather […]
Texas Higher Ed. Has A Bright Future But A Long Way To Go
January 27, 2015 by
A packed room in the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center buzzed with anticipation as the four panelists and the moderator took the stage. Attendees expected a discussion on higher education in Texas, but they probably didn’t expect some of the answers the panelists gave. On Monday, Texas Tech University Systems Chancellor Robert Duncan, Juliet Garcia, Ph.D., state […]
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 […]
Lubbock Lawmakers Discuss Policy at Tribune Hot Seat Event
October 25, 2013 by
Lubbock citizens and Texas Tech University students filled the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center’s McKenzie Ballroom on Wednesday to attend the Texas Tribune’s Hot Seat event, as Lubbock representatives discussed current state legislative issues ranging from state education to the future of water in the state to women’s rights and abortion issues to Texas’ dismal national standings in […]
Is The Hancellor Leaving Texas Tech?
October 10, 2013 by
“From here, it’s possible.” This Texas Tech University official tagline is meant to communicate to audiences that Tech has a culture where anything is possible. Now it is possible that Tech may soon be searching for a new chancellor. After almost seven years since starting in his job, Kent Hance, who turns 71 in November, […]
