I am honored the @TTUSystem Regents have expressed confidence in me and I’m excited about the future of the Texas Tech University System. Texas Tech is the tip of the spear for the future of higher education—leading in academics, athletics, and innovation. The world will continue to see the groundbreaking solutions and unmatched potential coming from this system. Over the past six years, no university system in Texas has taken more bold steps forward. Serving as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee and the Budget Subcommittee has been the honor of a lifetime—especially to help deliver that success for Texas Tech and its regional universities. I feel very blessed to have been considered for the role of Chancellor. There is no greater purpose I would consider than working to make generational changes that transform the lives of young Texans for decades to come. Chancellor Tedd Mitchell has been an outstanding leader for the system for many years and I look forward to carrying his legacy forward. @TexasTech @AngeloState @MSUTexas @TTUHSC @TTHealthElPaso

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Special thanks to Saturday’s Texas Army National Guard flight crew, including 4 @TexasTech alumni, for the pregame CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk flyover. 🇺🇸 #WreckEm | @OvertonHotel

Frames from a happy Homecoming ☺️

No. 8 in the AP 📈

Happy homecoming weekend, Red Raiders!

Happy Homecoming Friday! 🔴🔴🔴

Built by the best. Happy National Coaches Day!

One month until we're officially back.

Got it done in Boulder! 🔔 #WreckEm | @TexasTech

Bringing home the W‼️ #WreckEm | @7BCommercial

The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day: Texas Tech University is 101 years old today, on account of it was Sept. 30, 1925 that Texas Technological College opened in Lubbock, with 914 students in four schools: Agriculture, Engineering, Home Economics, and Liberal Arts. Naturally, this being Texas and all, a bit of chicanery was involved. The push to establish a college in West Texas began before 1900, almost as soon as settlers began putting down roots on the plains. Their efforts appeared to pay off in 1917, when the Texas Legislature approved the creation of West Texas A&M College as a branch of Texas A&M. But the victory was short-lived. The law was repealed at the next legislative session after it was discovered that Governor James E. Ferguson had falsely reported Abilene as the choice of the committee charged with selecting the college site. Naturally, Ferguson's deception got everybody's dander up and stiffened the resolve of West Texans. With the West Texas Chamber of Commerce helping lead the campaign, supporters continued pressing Austin for a college of their own. Their persistence finally paid off in 1923, when the Legislature approved a compromise bill written by State Senator William H. Bledsoe of Lubbock and State Representative Lewis Carpenter of Dallas. Competition for the new school was fierce. Thirty-seven West Texas towns submitted proposals, and the locating board visited every one of them before choosing Lubbock. A local steering committee purchased 2,008 acres just west of town and sold the land to the state for the new campus. So ....Guns up, Red Raiders!

Chancellor Brandon Creighton and university presidents Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D., Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., Dr. Richard Lange and Stacy Haynie, Ph.D. represented the TTU System at the Legislative Budget Board hearing in Austin. We are proud of their leadership, the work underway at our universities and the impact our System is having across Texas. We look forward to the opportunities ahead to keep moving our state forward and providing opportunities for our students. @TexasTech @TTUHSC @AngeloState @TTHealthElPaso @MSUTexas @CreightonForTX

Tonight the U.S. Senate passed the Protecting College Sports Act, through an overwhelming and bipartisan 77-22, vote! Congratulations and thank you to @tedcruz @SenatorCantwell, @Senator_Schmitt, @ChrisCoons, their staffs, and Senate Commerce staff. Also huge thanks to @realDonaldTrump, @WhiteHouse staff, the legendary Randy Levine and Nick Saban, Dary Stone, and thousands of athletes, hundreds of universities, dozens of conferences, and innumerable passionate fans who helped make history tonight. This bill is a huge step forward in protecting opportunity, stability, and sustainability of this uniquely American institution - especially women’s sports, our Olympic programs, and the often-forgotten communities that revolve around and depend on college sports. We strongly urge the House to move as quickly as possible and send this bill to the President’s desk!

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A milestone worth celebrating across the Texas Tech University System! Congratulations to Texas Tech for earning a spot among the Top 100 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, coming in at No. 96. This achievement reflects the continued momentum, excellence and commitment of the Red Raider community and strengthens the reputation and impact of our entire System. Congratulations to President Schovanec and the students, faculty, staff and alumni who continue to move Texas Tech forward. Wreck ’Em! bit.ly/3T1OdGb @TexasTech @usnews

Thanks for making the trip to Lubbock, Mike — and for spending time with our Red Raider football team ahead of the game. Great to have you at @TexasTech, and even better to cap off the visit with a big win at the new @galaxyhq Stadium. This partnership is just getting started. #WreckEm!

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For the first time, Texas Tech has cracked the top 100 among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The No. 96 slot reflects growth in the ranking for the fourth consecutive year. Texas Tech also posted gains in value and veteran standings, its highest-ever Forbes position and a continues a six-year climb in the Niche rankings. bit.ly/46D7gtu

We are proud to celebrate the talented and dedicated people who make @TexasTech a great place to work, learn and grow. Congratulations on being named a Great College to Work For® for the sixth consecutive year! This recognition reflects your continued commitment to supporting students and advancing the university’s mission.

There are night games, and then there are night games in West Texas 🏴‍☠️