Texas Tech University, a public research university located in Lubbock, Texas, is one of the top 190 institutions of higher education in the United States. The school’s history dates back to 1923, when Governor Pat Neff created Texas Technological College through legislation. Classes began in 1925, and in 1969, it became Texas Tech University. Today, the university sits on more than 1,800 acres of land in an urban setting. Its motto is “From here, it's possible.” Notable alumni include astronaut Rick Husband, former Chairman and CEO of General Motors Edward K. Whitacre, actor George Eads, singer Susan Graham, football player Wes Welker, singer John Denver, basketball player Sheryl Swoopes, CEO of WellPoint, Inc. Angela Braly and actor Barry Corbin. The school’s colors are scarlet and black, its mascots are Masked Rider and Raider Red and its teams are nicknamed the Red Raiders. Its sports affiliation is NCAA Division I – Big 12, and 15 varsity sports are played by the school. Varsity sports offered by Texas Tech University include men’s football, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and outdoor track and field and tennis, and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, indoor track and field, volleyball and softball.
Lubbock is a city in and the county seat of Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The city is located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains. According to a 2015 Census estimate, Lubbock had a population of 252,506. making it the 83rd-most populous city in the United States of America and the 11th-most populous city in the state of Texas. More from Wikipedia...
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