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Teamwork, Shared Values Highlighted in 2018 State of the University and Faculty Awards

By Melissa Whitfield
December 27, 2018

Texas Tech University System Chancellor and TTUHSC President Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., emphasized the importance of shared values and recognized faculty members for their achievements at the 2018 State of the University Address and Faculty Convocation Nov. 27.

TTUHSC Ranked Nationally in Minority Health Sciences Degrees

By Suzanna Cisneros
December 19, 2018

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ranked Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) as one of the top 100 producers of minority health sciences degrees in the nation.

Health Care for All

By Danette Baker
November 08, 2018

The Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center and the Combest Central Community Health Center provide a range of services for individuals in West Texas to improve access to care and reduce or eliminate health disparities among high risk populations.

TTUHSC School of Nursing Dean Recognized for Outstanding Service by American Nurses Credentialing Center

By Melissa Whitfield
November 07, 2018

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented its prestigious Margretta Madden Styles President’s Award to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing Dean Michael Evans, Ph.D., R.N., NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN. The award recognizing his outstanding eight years of service as ANCC president, board member, and board director was announced Oct. 25 at the National Magnet Conference in Denver.

A School of Excellence

By Suzanna Cisneros
October 03, 2018

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.

School of Nursing Hosts Abilene Mental Health Symposium

By Mark Hendricks
September 20, 2018

To discuss the impact national mental issues have upon Abilene and the surrounding Big Country communities, Mental Health America of Abilene (MHAA), Hendrick Health System and TTUHSC hosted MHAA’s Fourth Annual Mental Health Symposium Aug. 25 at the TTUHSC School of Nursing.

Coalition Brings First Research Symposium to Abilene

By Mark Hendricks
June 04, 2018

The area’s top researchers met at the TTUHSC-Abilene campus for the inaugural Abilene Interdisciplinary Symposium on Cancer & Biomedical Research.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Honors Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 01, 2018

More than 1,000 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) graduates received degrees in various health disciplines from the Schools of Nursing, Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Operation Military Commencement Surprise

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 14, 2018

Perkins spotted her father as he walked across the arena up the red carpet. The commencement audience with other graduate family and friends gave him a well-deserved applause as he ran up to the stage to give his daughter a huge hug.

Providing Health Care for Central Lubbock

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 01, 2018

Community members in central Lubbock now have access to health care and prenatal programs at one location. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing hosted an open house for the Combest Central Community Health Center April 25.

Abilene nursing students prepare for job interviews

By Mark Hendricks
January 26, 2018

School of Nursing students who are completing their final semester at the TTUHSC campus in Abilene sharpened their job interview skills in a mock interview exercise Jan. 24.