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Welcome

Reflection on a Productive Year

As I look back on 2007, I am excited about the direction the Texas Tech University System is headed and what our future holds. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni embody a spirit of enthusiasm and optimism which remind me each day that, From here, it’s possible.

Together, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Angelo State University realized growth in student enrollment and fundraising, while furthering our tradition of excellence in academics and research—all of which helped lay groundwork for a strong future.

Angelo State University was realigned with the Texas Tech University System thanks to the help of grass-roots efforts from Texas Tech University and Angelo State alumni, along with the communities of San Angelo and Lubbock. This was perfect for both institutions because of our shared West Texas culture and complementary programs in agriculture, nursing and education. As we move forward, we will continue to seek ways to strengthen and expand upon this new partnership.

On target with the vision to reach 40,000 students by the year 2020, we experienced significant student enrollment growth in 2007. Final enrollment for the fall semester was one of the largest in Texas Tech history with 28,260 students. Texas Tech University also set a record for freshmen enrollment with 4,515. Additionally, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s final enrollment reached 2,616, a six percent increase from fall 2006. 

One of our top academic successes of 2007 was the installation of a new chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. Texas Tech is one of only six new chapters created nationwide in the past three years and one of three public universities in Texas granted this distinction. Last May, 93 students became the first inductees of the Texas Tech Chapter. 

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center continues to grow in both size and stature as a proven leader in teaching, research and patient care. We continue to pursue research excellence in areas such as aging, cardiovascular disease and stroke, cancer and gender-based medicine. In July, we announced the naming of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health. This new association is an immense honor for Texas Tech and will help increase opportunities for improving women’s health through cutting-edge research, education, clinical care and outreach across the Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Permian Basin and El Paso campuses.

The generosity of our supporters has made 2007 a record year in fundraising.  This funding allows Texas Tech to recruit outstanding students and faculty as well as construct state-of-the-art facilities. An example of this is the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, the only four-year medical school on the United States/Mexico border. His gift, along with many others, allows us to provide much needed health care and education to the El Paso region, and to establish ourselves as the national leader in border health research.   

As the year concluded, Texas Tech significantly increased its state and federal funding for important projects, many with global implications. For example, the pulsed power electronics laboratory will enable the military to save lives by destroying Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) used by terrorists. Additionally, the Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech received funding to continue research efforts that provide low-cost, dry, contamination wipes that protect soldiers from the effects of biological and chemical threats. Funding was also provided to the Wind Science and Engineering Research Center, which has distinguished itself as an international leader in the effects of wind on people and the environment. Furthermore, millions in state funds were granted to world-class construction projects, for the Rawls College of Business, the law school and additional research facilities at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 

While 2007 brought its share of challenges, we will capitalize on last year’s momentum and remain diligent with the work that lies ahead. We appreciate the support of Lubbock and other West Texas communities in making us a flagship university—it’s an exciting time to be a Red Raider!