Give2Tech News

Annual Giving Recognizes Student Fundraising Achievements

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:16:53 -0600

Six students from the Annual Fund caller program were honored for individually raising more than $25,000 for Texas Tech during the annual presentation of the $25,000 Pyramid awards.

Texas Tech Recognizes New Matador Society Members

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:52 -0600

The Texas Tech University System recognized 17 new members of the Matador Society at an annual gala held Sept. 11 at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Covenant Health System Funds Endowed Chair in Cerebrovascular Disease

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:49 -0600

Covenant Health System announced the establishment of the Covenant Health System Endowed Chair in Cerebrovascular Disease in partnership with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

Schlumberger Donates Software to Petroleum Engineering Department

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:05:57 -0500

Providing petroleum engineering students and researchers at Texas Tech University with access to state-of-the-art software tools, Schlumberger donated $42.5 million of software to the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering.

The Big Dig: Rawls College Groundbreaking

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:20:59 -0500

Texas Tech University broke ground Oct. 9 on the new Jerry S. Rawls College of Business building at Flint Avenue near Ninth Street, just west of Dan Law Baseball Field.

Walker Gift Honored at Soccer Complex Dedication

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:57 -0500

As the setting sun illuminated the gate to the new soccer facility that bears his name, John Walker, surrounded by his family and a throng of Red Raider fans, summed up the importance of the occasion.

Perry School of Nursing Receives $600,000 Grant from Helene Fuld Health Trust

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:44:28 -0500

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing received a $600,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust to fund The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund for Baccalaureate Nursing Students.

Texas Tech Surpasses $100 Million Mark for Third Straight Year

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:39 -0500

Private donors gave nearly $113 million to Texas Tech during the past year, marking the third year in a row that the Texas Tech University System has brought in over $100 million.

Texas Tech University Recognizes ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:03:55 -0500

The newest ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars at Texas Tech University were recognized September 21 during an event with ConocoPhillips officials on the Texas Tech University campus.

ConocoPhillips Announces $500,000 Gift

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:05:04 -0500

Texas Tech University officials announced a gift of $500,000 from ConocoPhillips supporting the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering and the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business.

ASU Names First Endowed Chair Appointment in College of Business

Editor for Angelo State University — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:02:56 -0500

Dr. Detelin S. Elenkov, professor of international management at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, has been appointed as the first holder of the Norris Family Chair in International Business at Angelo State University.

Texas Tech Announces TRIP Funds

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:04:06 -0500

Texas Tech University has received private gifts totaling $24.3 million that are eligible for state of Texas matching funds from the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP).

New Family Gifts Fund ASU Honors Program, Classroom Renovations

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:50:29 -0500

Just as degrees from Angelo State University helped lead them on the path toward successful careers in business and education, Alvin and Patricia New hope that their generosity will benefit students following in their footsteps.

Perry School of Nursing Receives $300,000 in Scholarship Funds from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:28:01 -0500

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing has received $300,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to expand the nursing careers pipeline in collaboration with the RWJF New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program.

Texas Tech Foundation Selects Officers, New Board Members

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:24:04 -0500

Directors of the Texas Tech Foundation elected new officers and approved 11 new members during their quarterly meeting today (Aug. 13) at the Texas Tech University campus.

Technology Plans for New Business Building Mix Bits with Bricks

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:22:18 -0500

From the third floor faculty offices to the sprawling outdoor courtyard, plans for the new Rawls College of Business building call for a web of wireless technology designed to connect students and faculty to the business world. But for all the binary bells and whistles being plugged into this project, the most surprising feature may be what got scrapped from design plans — the computer lab.

Ophthalmologist Shares Vision for Giving

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:35:58 -0500

J. Avery Rush III, M.D., says his philanthropic spirit came from the example exhibited by his parents, who were altruistic leaders in Amarillo. Their emphasis on putting community first, inspired him to invest in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

A New View for Skyviews

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:30:53 -0500

Skyviews of Texas Tech will soon be getting a new home overlooking Jones AT&T Stadium.

Penry to Head Angelo State University Development Office

Editor for Angelo State University — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:32:01 -0500

Dr. Jason C. Penry, an advancement professional with experience at Texas A&M and Oklahoma State University, will become Angelo State University’s executive director of development, effective July 6.

Nobles Endow Scholarship for Masked Rider

Norman Martin for Texas Tech University — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:16:36 -0500

Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has announced the creation of a new Masked Rider Scholarship Endowment. Created by Tech alumni Debbie and Gerald Nobles Jr. of Midland, Texas, funds generated by the endowment will be used to give the student behind the reins a scholarship during their tenure as Masked Rider.

Wind Research Garners Donation from State Farm

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:29:05 -0500

State Farm Insurance donates $30,000 to the Wind Science and Engineering Research Center at Texas Tech University to help with community outreach efforts.

Student Callers Recognized for Fundraising Achievements

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:34:09 -0500

Seven Texas Tech University students were recognized for fundraising efforts benefiting the Annual Fund during the presentation of the $25,000 Pyramid awards.

Perry School of Nursing Receives Grant to Establish Mobile Simulation Education Program

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:38:46 -0500

The Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing has received a $250,000 gift from the RGK Foundation to establish a mobile simulation education program in conjunction with the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center to deliver simulation technology and expert faculty to nursing students, nurses, clinics and hospitals throughout Texas despite geographic distance and budgetary restrictions.

Scholarship Reception Brings Students Together with Donor

Editor for Texas Tech University — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:05:54 -0500

More than 200 Texas Tech scholars met their corporate benefactor last month during an annual reception for the recipients of the AT&T Scholarships.

Building a Greener Learning Environment for Business

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:07:20 -0500

Design plans for Texas Tech University's new Rawls College of Business building have all the ingredients of a first-class education facility. Classrooms custom-made for student success will be wired with the latest technology and wrapped inside the campus' signature Spanish Renaissance architecture.

Moreland, De León Receive Inaugural Chancellor’s Council Awards at ASU

Editor for Angelo State University — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:13:33 -0500

Faculty members Ellen D. Moreland of the Mathematics Department and Dr. Arnoldo De León of the History Department have been named the inaugural Angelo State University recipients of the Texas Tech University System Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award and Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Research Award, respectively.

Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing Creates Endowed Faculty Fund

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:37:10 -0600

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing has received a $500,000 gift from the James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation to support faculty in their work related to aging research and education.

Midland Foundation Endows Chair in ASU’s Newest College

Editor for Angelo State University — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:39:48 -0600

The James A. "Buddy" Davidson Charitable Foundation of Midland has pledged $1 million to Angelo State University to establish an endowed chair in the ASU College of Nursing and Allied Health.

Whitacre College of Engineering Receives Endowment to Recruit Researchers

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:40:10 -0600

A $7.5 million gift announced Jan. 16 from the J.F Maddox Foundation to create the Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair, gives Texas Tech University an advantage in its goal of leading the nation in energy solutions.

Texas Tech Colleges Garner $3 Million from Greater Texas Foundation

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:41:38 -0600

Teaching math and science more effectively in Texas middle schools and with more qualified teachers is much closer to reality, thanks to the Greater Texas Foundation and a group of researchers from Texas Tech University.

Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing, Midland Memorial Hospital to Provide Nursing Scholarships

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:42:10 -0600

Midland Memorial Foundation and Midland Memorial Hospital have committed $720,000 to be distributed over three years among 90 Midland Memorial nurses pursuing their Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and 30 pursuing their Master of Science degree in nursing.

Jones AT&T Stadium Expansion Officially Underway

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:10 -0600

A groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 29 officially kicked off the expansion of the east side of Texas Tech University's Jones AT&T Stadium.

Sustainable Agriculture Chair Created at Texas Tech

Norman Martin for Texas Tech University — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:46:10 -0600

Texas Tech University announced the establishment of the J.A. Love Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and introduced Tom Thompson, a nationally-recognized researcher and university administrator, as the first recipient.

Fundraising Goals Reached for Jones AT&T Stadium Expansion

David McClure for Texas Tech University — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:47:10 -0600

Chancellor Kent Hance announced Nov. 10 that donations of $2.3 million received over the past two weeks have pushed Texas Tech University over its fundraising goal for the expansion of Jones AT&T Stadium.

Students Recognized for Fundraising Efforts

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:57:24 -0600

Nine students from the Annual Fund caller program were honored for individual fundraising contributions of more than $25,000 during the annual presentation of the $25,000 Pyramid awards.

College of Engineering Named for Former Regent and AT&T CEO Edward E. Whitacre Jr.

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:49:10 -0600

Acknowledging gifts of $25 million from AT&T and friends of the company, Texas Tech University officials named the College of Engineering in honor of Edward E. Whitacre Jr., former Texas Tech regent and former chairman of the board and CEO of AT&T.

Regents Name ASU Sports Complex for LeGrands

Editor for Angelo State University — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:51:10 -0500

In recognition of Dr. Robert and Jean Ann LeGrand's ongoing support of Angelo State University Athletics, Texas Tech University System regents voted to rename the university's Multipurpose Sports Complex as the LeGrand Sports Complex.

New Family Gifts to Fund ASU Honors Program, Classroom Renovations

Editor for Angelo State University — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:50:10 -0500

Angelo State University alumni Alvin and Patricia New have given $600,000 to enhance the ASU Honors Program and fund renovation of two classrooms into state-of-the-art learning centers for ASU teacher education and business students.

Jones AT&T Stadium Fundraising Effort Nears Goal

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:52:10 -0500

The $25 million fundraising effort for the expansion of Jones AT&T Stadium is entering the final phase - with $1 million left to raise in the next five weeks in order to break ground at the end of the season.

Graduate School Recognizes Scholarship Donors and Recipients

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:41:50 -0500

More than 200 Texas Tech University students, faculty, administrators and donors gathered to recognize the importance of supporting graduate education during a reception held yesterday (Oct. 14) at the Merket Alumni Center.

Texas Tech Receives Gift from ConocoPhillips

Leslie Cranford for Texas Tech University — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:52:10 -0500

ConocoPhillips donated $500,000 to Texas Tech University to fund the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars, the College of Engineering's ConocoPhillips Academic Success Bridge Program and the new Rawls College of Business building.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funds Scholarships for Perry School of Nursing

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:53:33 -0500

The Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing received $150,000 to establish the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program and became one of the first institutions in the nation to receive funding from the foundation.

Texas Tech Announces Industry-Supported Chair to Boost Region’s Agriculture

Cory Chandler for Texas Tech University — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:45:10 -0500

Created by $1 million in donations from agricultural industry leaders, the Larry Combest Endowed Chair in Agricultural Competitiveness honors former U.S. Congressmen and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest.

PlainsCapital Bank Gift Boosts Stadium Expansion Initiative

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:55:10 -0500

Leading the contributions to the Jones AT&T Stadium east side expansion initiative, PlainsCapital Bank donated $1 million toward the completion of the project.

F. Marie Hall Gift Establishes New Clinical Simulation Center

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:57:10 -0500

Long-time Texas Tech supporter F. Marie Hall donated a major gift to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to create the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center, which will promote safe, quality patient care through simulation technologies.

Petroleum Engineering Receives $15 Million Gift

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:57:10 -0500

Texas Tech University accepted a $15 million donation from alumnus Bob L. Herd to endow the petroleum engineering department that will be named the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering.

New Members Nominated to Texas Tech Foundation Board

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University System — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:01:24 -0500

Texas Tech Foundation nominees John W. Carpenter III, J. Michael Lewis, Alejandra de la Vega Foster, Ebtesam Attaya Islam and Mickey Long were approved by the Texas Tech Board of Regents.

Texas Tech Announces Jones AT&T Stadium Expansion and Fund Drive

Sally Logue Post for Texas Tech University — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:02:10 -0500

Texas Tech officials kicked off a fundraising initiative to secure funding for a $25 million expansion of the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium, following the Texas Tech Board of Regents approval of the project.

School of Nursing Honored with Endowed Chair in Simulation and Nursing Education

Beth Phillips for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:08:10 -0500

Covenant Health System announced a $1 million gift to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing to establish the Covenant Health System Endowed Chair in Simulation and Nursing Education.

Health Foundation Grant Creates New College at Angelo State

Editor for Angelo State University — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:59:11 -0500

The San Angelo Health Foundation awarded $350,000 to Angelo State University to help establish a new College of Nursing and Allied Health.