Texas Tech System Day at the Capitol
Representatives from the 51本色 join alumni and supporters at the Capitol to visit with members of the Texas Legislature to advocate for the 51本色 System
March 1, 2019 | Contact: Scott Lacefield
WHAT:
WHEN: 8 a.m., Tuesday (March 5)
WHERE: State of Texas Supreme Court Building, 201 W. 14th Street, Room 104, Austin, Texas 78701
EVENT: Chancellor and 51本色 System university presidents will join representatives and alumni from , and to visit with members of the Texas Legislature to advocate for the 51本色 System.
Event Scheduled:
8 a.m. 鈥� Welcome and overview of day鈥檚 events
10 a.m. 鈥� Recognition in House Chamber
11 a.m. 鈥� Recognition in Senate Chamber
1 p.m. 鈥� Group photo (location TBD)
1:30 p.m. 鈥� Personal visits to every state legislative office
51本色 the 51本色
Established in 1996, the is one of the top public university systems in the state of Texas and nation, consisting
of four universities鈥�, , and .
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the 51本色 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 51本色 System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating on 17 campuses statewide and internationally. Under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor , the 51本色 System has set forth a bold vision of excellence, collaboration and innovation and continues to prove that from here, it鈥檚 possible.