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TTUHSC Team Members Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) honored several exceptional team members at the 2023 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony on August 24.
Motivation From the Heart
While the TTU System aimed to cast a spotlight on these individuals and their work, the honorees chose to cast that light onto others, sharing their humble gratitude toward those who helped, guided and inspired them.
TTUHSC’s Capitol Day Highlights the Fight for Telehealth
30 faculty, students and scientists from TTUHSC arrived at the Texas capitol to promote expanding telehealth for the rural Texans whose lives could drastically improve with access to health care.
TTUHSC named a “2022 Great College to Work For”
TTUHSC is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. This marks the third time the university has been recognized.
TTUHSC Team Members Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) honored 29 exceptional team members at the 2022 Distinguished Staff Awards ceremony on September 1.
Supporting Future Professionals
TTUHSC’s Smiley Garcia shared his inspiring history and the promising capabilities of an HSI designation.
A Sixth School for a Brighter Future
On June 29, the opening celebration event for the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health will recognize many years of hard work and look ahead to the start of a new and exciting journey.
Team Member Spotlight | Michael Gutierrez, Campus Business Operations Officer
Michael Gutierrez, Campus Business Operations Officer for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in Abilene, shares his experiences as a TTUHSC team member.
Bridging Academia and Industry to Advance Drone Technologies
Alongside Texas Tech University and 2THEDGE, a leading technology consulting and investing firm, TTUHSC unveiled the groundwork of a future public-private collaboration supporting the advancement of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) research at a summit event on the TTUHSC campus Wednesday, April 6.
TTUHSC Faculty Receive Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards
Texas Tech University System (TTU System) Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., and TTUHSC Provost and Chief Academic Officer Darrin D’Agostino, D. O., presented the 2022 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards March 3.
Accessible Help for Healthier Children in West Texas
An initiative brought about by the TCMHCC, this beneficial program is funded by the Texas Legislature in order to equip children across the state with the best possible care. As one of only 12 regional hubs, TTUHSC’s involvement allows promising opportunities for West Texas health care providers and their patients.
TTUHSC Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
The Hispanic-Serving Institution designation is granted to eligible institutions of higher education with an enrollment of undergraduate full-time Hispanic students greater than 25%, in addition to other criteria set by the Department of Education that promotes accessibility and affordability to traditionally underrepresented communities.
TTUHSC Vision Highlighted at State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation
On Nov. 4, Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D., president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) spoke at the State of the University & Faculty Award Convocation. Rice-Spearman emphasized TTUHSC’s vision—to transform health care through innovation and collaboration.
New TTUHSC Program Seeks to Inspire Research Innovation, Collaboration
The new Innovation Bridge Grant Program, a collaborative effort between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and the Texas Tech University (TTU) Innovation Hub, seeks to develop and support organized pathways for TTUHSC students and faculty members to test and build their ideas and innovations.
Above and Beyond
TTUHSC School of Nursing’s Patricia Warnock reflects on her volunteer work during the COVID-19 pandemic
TTUHSC named a ‘2021 Great College to Work For®'
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is one of the best colleges in the U.S. to work for, according to a recent survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results were released in a special insert in the Sept. 17 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Illustrating the Versatility of Pharmacy
TTUHSC residency alumni Joseph Zorek’s new book uses illustrated case studies and other innovative approaches as inspiration for the next generation of pharmacists.
New Book Emphasizes the Importance, Impact of Community Health Workers
Julie St. John, the associate dean for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), is the lead editor for a new textbook detailing the work of community health workers (CHWs).
West Texas Professionals Support the Future of Rural Health Care
WISH, or West Texas Innovations Serving Healthcare professionals, is a web-based platform that enables professionals within the TTU College of Engineering and experts at the TTUHSC School of Medicine to connect with the health care professionals in rural hospitals for developing technologies or allowing access to technical expertise.
Separate Teams, Shared Vision
TTUHSC’s Department of Human Resources and Office of People and Values now function independently—but work together to fulfill shared goals
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