Texas Tech University facts for kids
Texas Tech University is a big public university located in Lubbock, Texas. It first opened its doors in 1923 and today, about 30,000 students attend classes there. It's a place where young people go to learn and prepare for their future careers.
Sports Teams and Games
Texas Tech's sports teams are known as the Red Raiders! If you're watching women's basketball, you'll see them called the Lady Raiders. Texas Tech has 15 different varsity teams that compete in various sports. They are part of the exciting Big 12 Conference, where they play against other large universities.
Campus Pictures
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Administration Building (circa 1925)
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Administration Building
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Chemistry Building
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Architecture Building
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Texas Tech alumnus Rick Husband was the final commander of Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library
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Pfluger Fountain
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Goin' Band from Raiderland
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Red Raiders in action in 2007
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Jones AT&T Stadium west side facade
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Carol of Lights
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Will Rogers and Soapsuds
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Colonel Rick Husband
