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A School of Excellence

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing was named a National League for Nursing (NLN) Centers of Excellence. The NLN Centers of Excellence were formally recognized during the Honors Convocation in Chicago at the 2018 NLN Education Summit Sept. 14.

Researcher Blocks Protein that Defeats Powerful Tumor Suppressor in Breast Cancer

Researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine have blocked the protein to defeat the effects of p53 loss more effectively than any existing cancer medicine.

Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Pediatric Care

The Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) recognized two Texas Tech Physicians for their excellence in pediatric care and outreach to the community.

What's In Your Medicine Cabinet?

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy's Texas Panhandle Poison Center along with the Lubbock County VOICES Coalition and the Texas Department of Public Safety will host a Medication Cleanout™ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 Fourth St.

Free Clinic Offered for Women's Health Day

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine students will host a Women's Health Day free clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Free Clinic located at Lubbock Impact, 2707 34th St.

Cancer Is The No. 1 Cause Of Death By Disease For Children In The U.S.

With top cancer researchers, the center conducts laboratory and clinical research with more than 350 investigators across the U.S. and in 21 countries to develop new anti-cancer drugs for both adults and children with difficult-to-treat cancers.

A Visionary Hero - Lori Rice Spearman

Lori Rice Spearman, Ph.D., started working for TTUHSC October 1987. She was appointed dean in January 2016 and leads the largest School of Health Professions in Texas and one of the largest in the nation in relation to the breadth of programs and the number of enrolled students and graduates.

TTUHSC School of Medicine Announces More Than $20 Million in New Research Grants

TTUHSC School of Medicine will announce more than $20 million in research grants received by School of Medicine faculty.

TTUHSC Honors Distinguished Alumni and Welcomes New Students

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) hosted, "You," a celebration event to honor the 2017 Distinguished Alumni and welcome new students on Sept. 7 at the American Windmill Museum.

Values-Based Culture

We are excited to begin our campaign to introduce Our Values-Based Culture to all our constituents - faculty, staff, students, patients and community members.

Garrison Institute on Aging to Host Regional Healthy Aging And Dementia Research Symposium

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Garrison Institute on Aging will host the Regional Healthy Aging And Dementia Research Symposium Oct. 24 - 25 at the Texas Tech University International Cultural Center, Hall of Nations 601 Indiana Ave.

Making an Impact in Vietnam

Sue Ann Lee, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor in the department of speech pathology at TTUHSC School of Health Professions, has received a six month Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant to Hue, Vietnam.

Making a Difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

Larrité D. Reed, is a third-year medical student from Arlington, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma

TTUHSC School of Medicine Names New Department of Internal Medicine Chair

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine announced the appointment of Santhosh K.G. Koshy, M.D., MBA, as the new chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell Named as Interim Chancellor for Texas Tech University System

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (Monday) named Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D. the interim chancellor of the TTU System. Mitchell, who is the president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, received a unanimous vote by the TTU System Board of Regents during a special-called meeting of the board by telephone conference this morning.

A Class of Champions

180 medical students of the class of 2022 who received their first white coat at the TTUHSC School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony August 3.

Texas Tech Physicians Christmas in July for Kids

Santa Claus came early for three local community non-profit organizations. Texas Tech Physicians hosted Christmas in July for Kids and will present the proceeds at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 2) at the Texas Tech Physicians Medical Pavilion, 3601 4th St.

Shhhhhh! Tranquility Only

When Jaroudi was a first-year student, she approached then Student Government President Mike Russell about a space to help alleviate stress for students. More than 100 students responded to a questionnaire wanting a tranquility room.

Awards and Appointments

TTUHSC faculty and staff awards and appointments for 2018.

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