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August 18, 2026

TTUHSC Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students

FirstGen Forward announced TTUHSC is a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026. FirstGen Forward selected TTUHSC because the university demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.

tags: Education, General, Stories, Students

August 13, 2026

TTU System Board of Regents Approves Appointment of Grover E. Murray Professor

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (Aug. 13) approved the appointment of Rodney Young, M.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, as a Grover E. Murray Professor.

tags: Amarillo, Education, School of Medicine, Stories

July 31, 2026

TTUHSC School of Medicine Students Receive First White Coat

The TTUHSC School of Medicine Class of 2030 received their first white coat and pledged their commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony today.

tags: Education, Lubbock, School of Medicine, Stories, Students

June 11, 2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Appoints New Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dean and Vice Dean

TTUHSC has named Lance R. McMahon, Ph.D., as the new Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences dean and Kendra P. Rumbaugh, Ph.D., as vice dean.

tags: Education, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Lubbock, Research, Stories

May 26, 2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Klein Selected to Leadership Role by the Texas Pharmacy Association

The Texas Pharmacy Association announced (May 19) the appointment of Mary Klein, Pharm.D., as assistant vice president of Strategic Initiatives and Practice Innovation.

tags: Abilene, Education, School of Pharmacy, Stories

May 21, 2026

TTUHSC Celebrates Class of 2026 with Commencement Ceremonies

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center hosted commencement ceremonies for all six schools to honor graduates of the Class of 2026.

tags: Abilene, Alumni, Amarillo, Dallas, Education, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Lubbock, Permian Basin, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Population and Public Health, Stories

May 21, 2026

Willed Body Memorial Service Honors Those Who Donated

The foundation of the TTUHSC Institute of Anatomical Sciences (IAS) was built on the university’s Willed Body Program. On Memorial Day each May, a service is conducted to pay respect to the Willed Body Program donors and their families.

tags: Education, Garrison Institute on Aging

April 21, 2026

U.S. News & World Report Ranks TTUHSC Schools Among Best for 2026 Graduate School Rankings

Several graduate programs at TTUHSC have been recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School Rankings, reaffirming the university’s continued excellence in health sciences education and training.

tags: Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Education, Lubbock, Permian Basin, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Population and Public Health, Stories

March 25, 2026

Ochs Named Dallas Regional Dean of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing

Nancy Ochs, DNP, R.N., has been named the TTUHSC School of Nursing regional dean in Dallas.

tags: Dallas, Education, School of Nursing, Stories

March 20, 2026

Future Physicians Find Their Match

March represents springtime, new beginnings and time for Match Day for fourth-year medical students nationwide. TTUHSC School of Medicine students participated in Match Day March 20.

tags: Amarillo, Education, Lubbock, Permian Basin, School of Medicine, Stories

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