TTUHSC to Make Historical Announcement

WHAT: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., and Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert L. Duncan will make a major announcement about the future of the TTUHSC at Abilene.

WHEN: 4 p.m. Monday (July 21)

WHERE: TTUHSC School of Nursing at Abilene, 1674 Pine St., second floor, Room 2000

EVENT: TTUHSC at Abilene offers the latest in educational opportunities that deliver the real-world experience necessary for future health care providers to understand and meet the challenges of the industry. The schools of nursing and pharmacy, which are among the top programs in the nation, provide hands-on learning to help students gain the practical knowledge necessary for success.

The collaboration between Abilene city officials, community leaders and TTUHSC has created an innovative economic and academic development model for the future of the region's health care industry.

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