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23 Facts About Texas Tech

1.

Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas.

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Furious about Neff's veto, some in West Texas Tech went so far as to recommend West Texas Tech secede from the state.

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Texas Tech was integrated in 1961 when three African-American students were admitted.

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Texas Tech University is classified by the state as an "Emerging Research University", and is among the universities that will receive additional state funding for advancement toward "Tier 1" status.

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Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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6.

Texas Tech has five satellite campuses in Texas—in Abilene, Amarillo, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes, and Junction.

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Texas Tech has a satellite campus in Europe, in Seville, Spain, and one in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica.

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8.

Texas Tech has expanded from its original four schools to comprise ten colleges and two schools.

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All graduate programs offered at Texas Tech University are overseen by the Graduate School, which was officially established in 1954.

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10.

Texas Tech researchers hold the exclusive license for HemoTech, a human blood substitute composed of bovine hemoglobin.

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11.

In total, Texas Tech has helped to produce five astronauts including Bassett, Paul Lockhart, and Rick Husband; Husband was commander of STS-107, the final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia.

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The College of Engineering's Nano Texas Tech Center has received approximately $20 million in grants toward its work in applied nanophotonics, the creation and manipulation of advanced materials at the nanoscale that can produce and sense light.

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13.

Texas Tech offers online and regional programs in addition to programs offered on the main campus.

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14.

Texas Tech is the location of the Southwest Collection of historical archives and the sponsoring institution of the West Texas Historical Association.

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15.

Texas Tech is the only Power Five university in Texas that is a Hispanic-serving Institution.

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16.

Spirit organizations representing Texas Tech include the High Riders, Saddle Tramps, and the Sabre Flight Drill Team.

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17.

Texas Tech competes in NCAA Division I FBS and is a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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18.

Texas Tech led the Red Raiders to the Final Four in his third year, losing in the National Championship game to Virginia.

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19.

Texas Tech allocated $19 million to the expansion and added another $6 million through fund-raising initiatives.

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20.

Texas Tech's other mascot, Raider Red, is a more recent creation.

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21.

Carter claimed that Texas Tech was the ideal setting for the statue, and that it would be an appropriate addition to the traditions and scenery of West Texas.

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22.

Texas Tech alumni have served in the Texas Legislature, including State Representative Justin Holland from 2017 to present.

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Texas Tech alumni have made contributions to sports, music, and acting.

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