David Porras Gives for Family and Community
for Texas Tech University System
Surviving a heart attack gave David Porras a reason to give. Plans for a medical school in El Paso gave him an opportunity.
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April 26, 2011
Nora Griffin-Shirley Gives to Keep Her Research Passion Alive
for Texas Tech University System
Life is uniquely challenging for people who are deaf and blind. Nora Griffin-Shirley is leaving a legacy to help them thrive.
Ben Goh Gives to Honor His Mentor
for Texas Tech University System
To thank a faculty mentor who influenced his life, Ben Goh gives to scholarships that make a difference in students' lives.
October 23, 2010
Hunt Family Foundation Creates El Paso Nursing School With $10M Gift
for Texas Tech University System
A $10 million gift from the Hunt Family Foundation will create a new nursing school for Texas Tech in El Paso, Texas.
September 20, 2010
Texas Tech System Celebrates Vision & Tradition Campaign Announcement
for Texas Tech University System
Texas Tech University System celebrated the start of their $1B Vision & Tradition campaign with gala event.
May 14, 2010
ExxonMobil and Employees Give $143,000 to Texas Tech University System
for Texas Tech University System
The ExxonMobil Foundation presented Texas Tech University System administrators with $143,000 in matching gift contributions as part of the ExxonMobil Educational Matching Gift Program.
April 23, 2010
Student Fundraisers Receive Awards
for Texas Tech University System
Six students from the Annual Fund caller program were honored for individual fundraising contributions of more than $25,000.
December 16, 2009
Top Faculty Recognized at Chancellor’s Council Gala
for Texas Tech University System
Six top faculty members were recognized for excellence in teaching and research at the 2009 Chancellor's Council Gala.
November 18, 2009
Spur Society Gala Honors Top Texas Tech Donors
for Texas Tech University System
The Texas Tech University System honored 17 top donors at the annual Spur Society Gala featuring guest chef Stephen Pyles.
November 13, 2009
Covenant Health System Endows Chair for Stroke Research
for Texas Tech University System
Covenant Health System announced a $1 million gift to create the Covenant Health System Endowed Chair in Cerebrovascular Disease at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
November 9, 2009
Annual Giving Recognizes Student Fundraising Achievements
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.
November 4, 2009
Texas Tech Recognizes New Matador Society Members
for Texas Tech University System
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.
October 23, 2009
Schlumberger Donates Software to Petroleum Engineering Department
for Texas Tech University System
Schlumberger donated $42.5 million of Petrel seismic-to-simulation software to the Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University.
October 13, 2009
Walker Gift Honored at Soccer Complex Dedication
for Texas Tech University System
Texas Tech University honored John Walker's $2.25 million contribution to the Lady Raider soccer team at the opening of the John B. Walker Soccer Complex.
October 5, 2009
Texas Tech Surpasses $100 Million Mark for Third Straight Year
for Texas Tech University System
The Texas Tech University System finished the 2008-2009 fiscal year with $113 million in donations, marking the third year in a row that fundraising totals have topped $100 million.
September 29, 2009
Texas Tech University Recognizes ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars
for Texas Tech University System
The newest ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars at Texas Tech University were recognized September 21 during an event with ConocoPhillips on the Texas Tech University campus.
September 21, 2009
ConocoPhillips Announces $500,000 Gift
for Texas Tech University System
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.
August 13, 2009
Texas Tech Foundation Selects Officers, New Board Members
for Texas Tech University System
Directors of the Texas Tech Foundation elected new officers and approved 11 new members during their quarterly meeting today (Aug. 13) at Texas Tech University.
July 31, 2009
Technology Plans for New Business Building Mix Bits With Bricks
for Texas Tech University System
Plans for the Rawls College of Business building at Texas Tech University call for an integrated use of state-of-the-art technology throughout the building.
May 13, 2009
Student Callers Recognized for Fundraising Achievements
for Texas Tech University System
Seven students from the Annual Fund caller program were recognized for fundraising contributions of more than $25,000 to academic programs at Texas Tech University.