Texas Tech names first native president with bold plans
David J Schmidly became the thirteenth president of Texas Tech University on August 1. He pledged to address five key challenges including access and diversity, scholarly achievement, engagement, communications technology, and partnerships while stressing student focus and community ties. He highlighted collaboration with Health Sciences Center and South Plains College and urged change and proactive leadership.
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Panhandle Festival 2000 closes with Franklin Graham crowd praise
Reader reports night finale drawing about 24 000 attendees and 8500 volunteers, praising the event and faith while noting mixed musical taste. Letter also criticizes Amarillo Economic Development Corp spending and a high school athletic transfer dispute, urging accountability and focused growth for Amarillo.
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Quiz Time: third most recognized TV pitchman in 1978
Documents reveal the era’s top figures with Richard Nixon and Billy Graham. A poll ranks a popular TV pitchman as the third most recognized in 1978, while a Capitol laborer study questions the workforce makeup among teenagers, Brits, slaves, and Irish.
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Texas 10 percent plan praised for minority access
Starita Smith explains how Texas automatic admission for top 10 percent graduates boosted minority enrollment at UT Austin after Hopwood. While credits go to state leaders and UT efforts, critics warn percent plans may not guarantee flagship admissions and could shift spots from strong to weaker schools.
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