Statement from Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
Update from Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.
“I write today to update you on the news shared yesterday evening regarding Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec.
"I am happy to report that President Schovanec continues to be in stable condition, and the prospect of a full recovery looks promising.
“Yesterday afternoon (June 10, 2024), President Schovanec experienced a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
“While he continues to be monitored and is recuperating at the hospital, we are working closely with Texas Tech University leadership and the President’s Office team to ensure he focuses on his health and recovery without distraction for the remainder of this week.
“We are thankful for those who helped respond, and for the exceptional care he continues to receive.
“We appreciate the outpouring of support and look forward to sharing more updates on his positive progress.”
“Late Monday afternoon (June 10, 2024), Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec experienced a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. He is currently in stable condition and in good spirits.
“Our entire Texas Tech University System is keeping President Schovanec and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
“I am working closely with University leadership and will continue to provide updates as they become available.”
About the Texas Tech University System
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university
systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a nearly $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation that offers programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental, and veterinary education, among other academic areas.