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The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Saturday that the regents' vote Friday applies to in-state, undergraduate students enrolled in 15 semester credit hours at Texas Tech, its health sciences center and at Angelo State University in San Angelo.

The Texas Tech Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering named Sean Miller the recipient of the McAuley Distinguished Engineering Student Award for 2013.

Texas Tech will consolidate four bachelor's programs in the department of classical and modern languages and literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences and four master's programs in the same department.

Robert Gonzalez wants to create a 3D digital replica of Downtown El Paso, using lasers.

Walking across the stage to accept a high school diploma is an accomplishment that's 12 years in the making.

When it comes to cleaning up the next massive crude oil spill, one of the best and most eco-friendly solutions for the job may be low-grade cotton from West Texas.

Hundreds of local bicyclists will be gathering in central Lubbock Wednesday. They will meet at the Texas Tech Federal Credit Union for the West Texas Cycling Association's 10-mile ride called "The Ride of Silence." The ride honors area cyclists who have been killed in traffic accidents.

Teams from the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 will meet in basketball next season.

Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development Alvin R. Allison Professor of Law Director, Health Law Program and J.D./M.D. Program Texas Tech Univ.

When Kathryn Sridaromont received her degree in nursing in the late 1950s, there was less of an emphasis on advanced practice nursing.

The former DeSoto standout has seen that decision pay off, at least in terms of playing time.

Gary Blair is about as eager as anyone to see where Texas Tech goes with its women's basketball vacancy.

We've all heard of CPR - emergency help to save a heart that is failing. Now there is QPR - emergency treatment to save a life that is slipping away to suicide.

Blues guitarist and recording artist Joe Bonamassa will headline a concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Cats sweep the Jayhawks to remain in first place in the Big XII. Cats need 2 victories, or 1 victory and one loss from each of OU, O-State, Baylor and WVU to earn the league title.

Capt. Clinton McPherson, who remained in the reserves after World War II ended, was a navigator and a gunner aboard a B-24 in Asia.

Texas Tech architecture graduate students said their assignment from Lubbock city leaders seeking an alternative to the city's $300,000-per-year leased Godeke Library issued a clear goal: Think outside the books.

Some have long-standing businesses, and others have excelled in their chosen professions.

"Earlier this morning, I met with Coach Curry and she informed me that she would be resigning from Texas Tech in order to take the head coaching position at the University of Alabama.

With the top offensive players from the class of 2014 ranked by position from the Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour , it's time to give the younger prospects their props.