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Recent News Releases 
May 9, 2008
Texas Tech Faculty Recognized by AAUW
Three Texas Tech University faculty members were recognized by the American Association of University Women of Texas State Convention.
May 8, 2008
Texas Tech Regents Hold Line on Tuition and Fees
There will be no increase in tuition and fees for the 2008-2009 school year at Texas Tech University.
May 8, 2008
Ranch Horse Team Sweeps to Victory and Undefeated Season
Riders from Texas Tech University’s Ranch Horse Team closed out an undefeated season, overpowering the competition and taking the top spots at the Stock Horse of Texas Association’s Collegiate Stock Horse Show at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center.
May 7, 2008
Texas Tech Board of Regents to Look at Zero Tuition Increase
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents will hear a proposal to freeze tuition and fees for next year during its meeting Thursday and Friday (May 8-9) in Lubbock.
May 7, 2008
Experts Available as 2008 Hurricane Season Begins
Wind Scientists Studied Katrina, Rita and Other Hurricanes
Recent News Clips
April 18, 2008
In the Limelight - Midland Reporter-Telegram
"The Barber of Seville"
In the movie "Amadeus," Mozart is asked why he doesn't like Italian opera. He replies that it is "full of stupid fat couples rolling their eyes at each other," and adds the comment, "that's not opera . . . it's rubbish!" With this in mind, and the fact that Italian opera has never been my favorite, it was with a little trepidation that I went to "The Barber of Seville," presented by the Texas Tech University Music Theatre Ensemble at the Lee High School Auditorium last Wednesday.
A little over three hours later I left the auditorium with a greater appreciation for Italian opera, especially when it is performed by young, enthusiastic singers, most of whom can act as well as they sing.
April 17, 2008
Beef-recall hearing today on USDA performance - Cleveland Plain Dealer
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich said he will press for "greater transparency" in the meat industry today, in the wake of the largest beef recall in U.S. history.
Testimony will come from: Dr. Richard Raymond, undersecretary for food safety; Lisa Shames, director of natural resources and the environment; Stan Painter, chairman of the National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals; professor Temple Grandin of Colorado State University; Bev Eggleston of Ecofriendly Foods; Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms; Patrick Boyle of the American Meat Institute; Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States; John J. McGlone of Texas Tech University; and Adam Aronson of Arrowsight.
April 16, 2008
Colleges Deal with Campus Gambling Problems - KFDA-CBS
Colleges concerned about the addictive potential of gambling face an uphill battle against its glamorized image. Think ESPN's all-out coverage of poker tournaments or the parade of movies: Now it's "21," about six students beating the house in Vegas; 10 years ago, the popular film "Rounders" featured Matt Damon as a law student and high-stakes poker player.
There isn't enough help at colleges for the shame, stress and isolation that problem gamblers can experience, Mr. Wexler and others say. At least one school, however - Texas Tech University in Lubbock - hosts Gamblers Anonymous meetings.
April 16, 2008
2 finalists for PSU job - KTVZ-NBC
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - 1 of the finalists for the president's job at Portland State University has withdrawn from consideration.
In a letter to Chancellor George Pernsteiner of the Oregon University System, Texas Tech president Jon Whitmore said he did not think the Portland State presidency was a good fit for him or his family.
Whitmore is leaving the Texas Tech job early next year.
April 15, 2008
Desalination - Odessa American
Seminole picked up a $500,000 grant Monday toward a pilot project to use wind power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
The state's Office of Rural Community Affairs awarded the grant from its renewable energy program to help fund the $1.075 million project, according to a news release.
The project calls for Seminole to contribute $400,000 in cash, while Texas Tech University would contribute $25,000.