Texas Tech University

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Texas Tech University was established in 1923 in Lubbock, Texas. The university is the largest in the western two-thirds of the state of Texas, and it’s the only campus in the state that houses a university, a law school, and a medical school. It was originally known as Texas Technical College until the Texas State Legislature approved the name change, which took effect in 1969. The school’s colors are scarlet and black, and its athletic nickname is the Red Raiders.

Tech is one of four universities included in the Texas Tech University System. The others are Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, and Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

On Campus

One striking feature of the campus is its Spanish Renaissance architecture; American author James Michener called it the “most beautiful west of the Mississippi until you get to Stanford.” Notable university traditions and landmarks include the Carol of Lights concert each December; the “Double T” logo; and the statue of actor Will Rogers on his horse, Soapsuds.

Notable Alumni

Among the school’s alumni are Demetrio B. Lakas, President of the Republic of Panama from 1969¬-1978; astronaut Rick Husband; CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley; folk musician John Denver; and Superbowl-winning NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes II.