Texas Tech System Day at the Capitol
Representatives from the Texas Tech University System join alumni and supporters at the Capitol to visit with members of the Texas Legislature to advocate for the TTU System
March 1, 2019 | Contact: Scott Lacefield
WHAT: Texas Tech System Day
WHEN: 8 a.m., Tuesday (March 5)
WHERE: State of Texas Supreme Court Building, 201 W. 14th Street, Room 104, Austin, Texas 78701
EVENT: Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell and TTU System university presidents will join representatives and alumni from Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso to visit with members of the Texas Legislature to advocate for the TTU System.
Event Scheduled:
8 a.m. – Welcome and overview of day’s events
10 a.m. – Recognition in House Chamber
11 a.m. – Recognition in Senate Chamber
1 p.m. – Group photo (location TBD)
1:30 p.m. – Personal visits to every state legislative office
About the Texas Tech University System
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the state of Texas and nation, consisting
of four universities—Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a $2 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 20,000 employees, over 54,000 students, more than 340,000 alumni and an endowment over $1.3 billion.
In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating on 17 campuses statewide and internationally. Under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, the TTU System has set forth a bold vision of excellence, collaboration and innovation and continues to prove that from here, it’s possible.