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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY NEWSExperts Can Speak to a Variety of Super Bowl Story Lines (Click Here to View) News Releases The countdown to Sunday’s Super Bowl has started and Texas Tech University experts can speak to a variety of subjects involving the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year.
OTHER TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY NEWSTexas Tech Historian Inducted into Spain’s Royal Academy of History News Releases Allan J. Kuethe will be the 16th American inducted into the academy since 1956. He is one of six Americans currently in the academy. SPICE to Defend National Title at Final Four of Chess News Releases The 2012 President’s Cup in Washington, D.C. will determine the country’s top intercollegiate team. Expert: 'Rise' in Autism in America Likely Due to Better, More Prevalent Diagnostics News Releases The estimated number of children in the U.S. with some type of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has swelled by 78 percent since 2000, according to a report released today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in 88 American children has autism, according to the new figures, and among boys, it’s one in 54. Texas Tech Organizations Sponsor “Cell Phones for Soldiers” in April News Releases Recycling of cell phones helps soldiers call home. Expert: “Titanic” Sets Sail in 3-D for 100th Anniversary News Releases The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. Now those captivated by the tragedy can see the movie based on those events in 3-D, 15 years after its original theatrical release. Texas Tech School of Law Presents Annual Criminal Law Symposium: Sixth Amendment News Releases Written by Celeste Villarreal The Texas Tech University School of Law and the Texas Tech Law Review will present the Sixth Annual Criminal Law Symposium: The Sixth Amendment, a continuing legal education program for those interested in learning about most current developments in criminal jurisprudence. The day-long event is from 9 a.m. –5:30 p.m. March 30, at [...] Texas Tech Presents Holocaust Survivor News Releases Written by Celeste Villarreal Texas Tech University School of Law’s Jewish Law Students Association, in partnership with the university’s Student Organization Academy and Office of Campus Life, will present Holocaust survivor Max Glauben. Glauben, an eminent holocaust survivor and educator, and prolific public speaker will speak at the Escondido Theater at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (March 24). This [...] Texas Tech Wins Houston Livestock Show Wool Judging News Releases Texas Tech University’s wool judging team successfully finished its season with a decisive victory March 13 at the Houston Livestock Show’s Intercollegiate Wool Judging Contest. Texas Tech’s red team finished first and posted a total score of 2,201 points – 24 points ahead of its nearest competitor. The Red Raider’s black team scored 2,163 points and [...] Two Texas Tech Law Appellate Teams Win Regional Competition, Advance to Nationals News Releases Both of the Texas Tech University School of Law’s ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition teams claimed regional championships at the Boston regional rounds this past weekend. Third-year students Brandon Beck of Austin, Allie Hallmark of Midland, and Elizabeth Hill of Lubbock, fresh off their win at the National Moot Court Competition last month, defeated teams from [...] Expert: Society’s Acquired Taste for “The Hunger Games” News Releases “The Hunger Games” opens nationwide March 23, and is the much-anticipated theatrical release based on a trilogy of the same name. However, should society be celebrating a story where children kill other children in the name of sport and entertainment? Texas Tech Announces Dean of College of Agriculture News Releases Officials at Texas Tech University announced today (March 13) that Michael Galyean will become the permanent dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), effective April 1. He was named interim dean in February 2011, taking the reins that July, on the retirement of John M. Burns. The announcement came from Provost Bob [...] Denim Runway 2012: South Plains cotton and denim industry invites students into fray of fashion. News Releases For the third consecutive year, students in the Apparel Design and Manufacturing (ADM) Program at Texas Tech University are stretching their minds to come up with the latest in denim fashion. Denim Runway 2012 Design Contest provides students with an opportunity to compete in three categories. Texas Tech College of Ag Honors Distinguished Alumni News Releases Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) recognized six distinguished alumni recently at the university’s McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. The Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards honor alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments and careers have brought distinction to the college and to the professors associated with agriculture [...] Texas Tech School of Law Eighth Annual Gala Honors Distinguished Alumni News Releases Written by Celeste Villarreal Texas Tech University School of Law celebrated the accomplishments of distinguished alumni Mar. 2. David W. Copeland (’82) and Chris A. Peirson (‘77) received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Michael J. Henry (’81), and Walter B. (’77) and the late Anne R. Huffman received the Distinguished Service Award. More than three hundred, including [...] Texas Tech Broadcast Journalism Student Gets $10,000 Texas AP Scholarship News Releases A Texas Tech University student is one of two students chosen to share $15,000 in Texas Associated Press Broadcasters (TAPB) scholarships. The TAPB board voted recently to give $10,000 to Andrew Nepsund of San Antonio. He is a Texas Tech junior, double majoring in broadcast journalism and history. Brenna Arthur of Frisco, a freshman attending the University [...] Texas Tech Wins Eighth-Consecutive Houston Livestock Show Meat Judging News Releases Texas Tech University’s meat judging team walked away with first place honors March 4 at the Houston Livestock Show’s Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest. This is the eighth-consecutive year the Red Raiders have won the competition in Houston. The Red Raider’s Black team finished first and posted a total score of 4,053 points. They outdistanced their nearest [...] Expert: Putin Election Most Likely Tainted News Releases Vladimir Putin recently won the Russian Federation presidency by 64 percent of the vote. However, many cry foul at the results, and a Texas Tech University expert in Russian politics said charges of election fraud are most likely true. Expert: In 320 Years, Message of the Salem Witch Trials Morphed Through History News Releases Today the Salem witch trials, which began March 1, 1692, stand for bad government leaders overstepping boundaries, McCarthyism and Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” but a Texas Tech historian says the trials haven’t always had the same meaning throughout history. Expert: Barbie’s Constant Reinvention Close to Madonna’s News Releases Since her debut on March 9, 1959, Barbie’s come a long way, baby, according to a Texas Tech University history expert on pop-culture and 20th century America. For better or for worse, very few toys have had the impact that the Mattel-made doll has had on American culture. The toy and pop icon Madonna have found the secret to longevity and relevance: Constant reinvention. Expert: Davy Jones was the Monkee All the Girls Loved News Releases Davy Jones was the face of the Monkees, and in some ways paved the way for Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber, as the young pretty boy that made women swoon. Wind Research Experts Available to Discuss Recent Tornado Outbreak News Releases Multiple deaths are confirmed after a line of tornadoes touched down across the Midwest; six fatalities occurred in southern Illinois and three in southwestern Missouri. Branson, a popular tourist destination, sustained heavy damage. College of Education Offers Rare Doctorate Specialization in Science Education News Releases Texas Tech University’s College of Education recently unveiled a new doctoral option in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education – attainable mostly at a distance – that should appeal to location-locked education professionals. “To the best of my knowledge, we are alone among research universities in the U.S. in offering a blended delivery [...] Expert: Five-Dollar Fuel Prices Unlikely News Releases Rising gas prices are fueling consumer anger and election-year politics. How will the cost affect the economy and President Obama’s re-election chances? Texas Tech, Society of Environmental Journalists Announce Date Changes for 22 Annual Meeting News Releases The event now will run Oct. 17-21, and is expected to draw about 900 national and international environmental reporters, experts and industry and government leaders to the Hub City. Texas Tech Libraries Launches Professional Recording Studio News Releases The new, state-of-the-art Crossroads Recording Studio in the basement of the Texas Tech University Libraries is free for all students, faculty and staff. Texas Tech Hosts Global Lens 2012 Regional Premiere News Releases Award-winning world cinema series to screen at College of Mass Communications Expert: Putting “Linsanity” in Perspective News Releases Professor crunches numbers for Jeremy Lin’s winning streak. SPICE Earns Top Spot in 2012 Southwest Collegiate Championship News Releases The Texas Tech University’s Knight Raiders clinched another first place chess victory Sunday at the 2012 Southwest Collegiate Championship in Fort Worth. Texas Tech Law Wins Regional ABA Client Counseling Competition News Releases Written by Celeste Villarreal Texas Tech University School of Law third-year students James Garrett and Meghan Graham won the regional American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division Client Counseling Competition. The team is coached by Professor Charles P. Bubany. “The reason I like this competition is that it involves what every lawyer does – interviewing and counseling [...] Rawls College Director Returns from Fulbright Program in Germany News Releases The director of Grants and Outreach for Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business has been working in the area of international business for the past 15 years. But recently, he was given the opportunity to experience international business education firsthand. Archie Pitsilides recently returned from a Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) program in Germany. The Fulbright [...] Expert: Whitney Houston Joins Long List of Stars Gone Too Soon News Releases The pop-superstar who emerged in the 1980s as one of her generation’s greatest voices, only to become the subject of tabloid fodder admittedly through her years of cocaine use and abusive marriage, died Saturday in Beverly Hills, Calif. Texas Tech School of Law Ranked in Top Law Schools for Hispanics News Releases The Texas Tech University School of Law is ranked as one of the top 20 law schools for Hispanics by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine. Tied for 16th position with South Texas College School of Law, Texas Tech is distinguished in that 35 students, or 17 percent of all Hispanic Texans who attained a [...] Expert: Drugs, Alcohol and Stress May Have Contributed to Whitney Houston’s Death News Releases While the cause of Whitney Houston's death may not be known for several weeks, one prominent theory is a drug/alcohol overdose. The 48-year-old pop-superstar reportedly had a prescription for Xanax and a history of alcohol and drug abuse, having checked into rehab centers multiple times during her career. 12 Step Programs: Not for Losers News Releases The public is invited to learn about addiction and recovery programs, and the people who attend them. Expert: Star Wars Franchise Returns to the Big Screen, Fans Have Favorites News Releases The theatrical re-release of the first in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars films is set for Feb. 10. Experts: Globalization, Television Talent Shows, Desire for Hyper-Crossover Driving Music Scene News Releases As America prepares for the 54th Grammy Awards, a pair of Texas Tech University music experts can discuss how pop music has changed in recent decades and how the drive for hyper-crossover, the influence of globalization and talent shows such as “American Idol” give us the gospel-influenced, patchwork sound floating across today’s airwaves, and how high-volume sales dictate today’s compositions sold for mass appeal. Law School Team Wins Second Consecutive National Moot Court Championship News Releases First national championship in this competition was 32 years ago. Expert: Can J.C. Penney’s New Tactics Save the Brand? News Releases Will the aging retailer’s new retail approach, which rolled out Feb. 1, help polish the tarnish from its brand? College of Education Receives Private Donation News Releases The College of Education at Texas Tech University announced a gift of $75,000 from The Meadows Foundation, which assisted in the college receiving a $3.44 million grant. This gift completes the required 15 percent match in private donations needed to support the U.S. Department of Education’s “Investing in Innovation” or i3 grant, awarded to the [...] Grant Looks for Ways to Keep Salmonella out of Cattle and Beef News Releases Collaborative team leads research to improve the safety of beef. Tax Experts Available as Americans Begin Compiling Tax Returns News Releases As Americans begin gathering their W2s, 1099 forms and receipts, Texas Tech University tax and financial planning experts can provide tips, tax advice and commentary for taxpayers. Experts Available as Valentine’s Day Draws Near News Releases As Valentine’s Day nears, Texas Tech experts can discuss love, flowers and candy. Experts Can Speak to a Variety of Super Bowl Story Lines News Releases The countdown to Sunday’s Super Bowl has started and Texas Tech University experts can speak to a variety of subjects involving the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year. Texas Tech Study: Protracted Drought Cuts Deeply into Texas Quail Numbers News Releases Researchers are checking weather and disease to discover reasons for decline. Expert: Observing Black History Month Still Important News Releases Black History Month is in February, and while celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to U.S. society remains important, there is still work to be done to completely end racism. Expert: 53 Years Later Buddy Holly’s Influence is Alive and Well News Releases The music may have died in an Iowa cornfield Feb. 3, 1959, but Buddy Holly’s impact on music still raves on today. Expert: President Obama on Right Track with Fracturing Goals News Releases To advance his energy strategy, President Obama on Thursday embraced natural gas as a transportation fuel, saying it is cleaner and cheaper than oil, and abundant in the United States. Experts: Costa Concordia Could Wreak Ecological Havoc on Italy’s Largest Marine-Protected Area News Releases As salvage crews work to secure the wreck of Costa Concordia to the rocks of her resting place on Giglio island, large waves forecast in the next day and a half could cause the ship to break up or sink. This could dump 2,300 tons or 500,000 gallons of fuel into the intertidal zone of Tuscan Archipelago Natural Park, the largest marine protected area in Italy. An ecotoxicologist from The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University can discuss the possible outcomes if fuel begins to leak. Texas Tech Debaters Donaghy and Testerman Tops in Nation News Releases Donaghy and Testerman guaranteed their invitation to the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence, a March national tournament open only to the top sixty-four teams in the nation. National Reading Day Features Texas Tech “Pride by Design” News Releases President Guy Bailey reads children’s book co-authored by Professor Michelle Pantoya. Expert: Standing Out in GOP Debates Crucial to Become Winner News Releases With competition increasing in the GOP primaries, the results from today and Thursday’s debates in Florida could reap major rewards for the winner. A Texas Tech debate expert who coaches the current No. 1-rated debate pair in the nation can discuss what’s happened with this year’s debate schedule as well as what needs to happen for a debater to emerge victorious with the party’s nomination. Texas Tech Law School and Lubbock Bar Association Host Community Law School News Releases The Texas Tech University School of Law and the Lubbock County Bar Association host the first Community Law School for the Lubbock area. The Saturday classes are 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4, 11 and 18 in the Lanier Auditorium in the Texas Tech Law School at 1802 Hartford Ave. “The Lubbock County Bar Association is excited to [...] Expert: Agriculture a Useless Degree? That is Hardly the Case News Releases Whether it’s increasing productivity for growing food, or conservation of natural resources, or discovering new and better products through genomics and biotechnology, career opportunities for agriculture professionals often exceed the number of qualified graduates currently in the pipeline. Texas Tech Swine Study Results Could Save Industry $10M Annually News Releases Baseline bedding needs for swine transport tallied – less may be more, in savings. Expert: US Supreme Court Weighs In on Texas Redistricting Flap News Releases On Friday (Jan. 20), U.S. Supreme Court justices unanimously instructed a lower Texas court to revisit the election map it had drawn, which competed with one drawn by the Texas Legislature. While Republicans hail this as a victory, the decision has extended the uncertainty of what happens next in this voting rights case. Expert: Perry Never Faced Scrutiny in Texas He Faced with Presidential Campaign News Releases Rick Perry came in like a lion and out like a lamb in the 2012 Republican primaries. A Texas Tech expert can discuss why he stayed so long and what went wrong during his much-anticipated presidential campaign. Texas Tech Judging Teams Begin Season Strong at National Western News Releases With teams coming in first, third and fourth places, Texas Tech University’s meat, wool and livestock judging teams once again proved that Texas Tech’s judging program is one of the most consistent and competitive in the nation at the recent National Western Stock Show and Rodeo held in Denver, Colo. “I am once again proud of [...] Texas Tech Student Health and Rec Center Kick Off the New Year with a Hot Start News Releases Students are encouraged to bring in the new semester with a night of salsa dancing. Expert: Nicotine Replacement Therapies Only Part of Physical, Mental Challenge of Quitting Smoking News Releases Lee Cohen, chairman of the Department of Psychology, (806) 742-3711 ext. 224, lee.cohen@ttu.edu. Expert: Friday the 13th: Nothing to be Afraid of? News Releases Call it what you want, friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia, both are defined as the fear of Friday the 13th, but perhaps the only thing we may have to fear is fear itself. Expert: Martin Luther King’s Message Still Relevant Today News Releases As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, his legacy remains important because many of the struggles he fought for – health care benefits, high-quality education and a living wage for all Americans – are unresolved today. SPICE to Host Fifth Annual Lubbock Open News Releases Texas Tech University, the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders will host the fifth annual Lubbock Open, a five-round Swiss system tournament, open to all ages. Expert: Quitting Smoking for New Year’s a Physical, Mental Challenge News Releases Lee Cohen, a smoking cessation expert and clinical psychologist, can explain what smokers should think about before quitting as well as what makes a successful quitting attempt. Expert: US Supreme Court Weighs In on West Texas Redistricting Flap News Releases On Jan. 9, U.S. Supreme Court justices will hear arguments regarding the district lines drawn by state lawmakers and those created by a federal court in San Antonio. A Texas Tech University political scientist can discuss why the unprecedented controversy has created questions as to how or if incumbents will plan to run for reelection as well as which of the dueling maps will be upheld and why. Expert: Dutch-Created Avian Flu Could Spell Disaster if Weaponized by Terrorists News Releases Scientists in Holland announced they modified the deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus so that it can be easily transmitted from person to person. They now want to publish the details on how they did it, much to the concern of the U.S. government. A Texas Tech University expert in vector-borne infectious diseases can discuss why there should be cause for concern. Expert: Reasons Why Current Troops' Return Held in Higher Regard News Releases As the last troops leave Iraq and Afghanistan, Vietnam veterans are among those leading the charge to see that they receive a welcome homecoming. Texas Tech Law Grad Places Highest of Texans on July Bar Exam News Releases The legal training Jason Jordan received at the Texas Tech University School of Law demonstrated its value when he took the Texas Bar Exam last July. Jordan attained the third-highest score on the exam, which was also the highest score among graduates of Texas law schools. Of the 2,740 examinees of the July 2011 bar exam, [...] South Korean Government Officials Visit Texas Tech University Researcher News Releases New laws could allow for charitable trusts and foundations. Associate Professor Russell James, director of graduate studies in charitable planning, is assisting in this endeavor. Expert: North Korean Inherited Power Being Closely Watched Worldwide News Releases North Korea is probably the least understood and most isolated country in the world and leaders across the globe are hoping for a “soft landing” to the transfer of power. Texas Tech and LISD Host Lubbock’s First Spanish Spelling Bee Championship News Releases WHAT: Texas Tech University’s Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, a National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, organized the first Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee with the collaboration of the Lubbock Independent School District. WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 3) WHERE: Education Building Rm. 001, 3008 18th St., Texas Tech campus EVENT: The competition, consisting of internal competitions, kicked off in [...] Texas Tech Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Research Used in Senator’s Plea to Postpone Endangered Listing News Releases A preliminary risk assessment for the lizard done by scientists at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) tested the Fish and Wildlife Service’s list of possible human-created threats to the lizard. Experience the Annual Candlelight at the Texas Tech Ranching Heritage Center News Releases Texas Tech University’s National Ranching Heritage Center hosts the 33rd Annual Candlelight at the Ranch celebration from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9-10. The center’s holiday event offers a glimpse into the past, as visitors experience yuletide celebrations that happened on the open prairie more than 100 years ago. Luminarias light the paths around the center’s historic structures [...] The Brain’s Role in Tough Financial Decision Making News Releases Would you like to donate a dollar to charity? How about a percentage of your income or a portion of your estate? Research performed by The CH Foundation Endowed Chair, Russell James. Former Texas Tech Rodeo Champ Wins Second Barrel-racing World Title News Releases Rodeo program prepared alumni for wins at national venue. |
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