Deion Sanders Asked the Brendan Sorsby Question Everyone—Especially Texas Tech—Should Be Asking Sanders hit the nail on the head with his recent comments about the Brendan Sorsby controversy. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15
Pat Forde: It’s Texas Tech vs. Everybody—Just How the Red Raiders Like It Fueled by ambitious money and a willingness to challenge the status quo, Tech has become the epicenter of college sports’ storylines. Sports Illustrated · Jun 2
Texas Tech regents unexpectedly take no public action on what can be taught on race, gender Some professors are waiting for a final decision on acceptable instruction under a review policy created by the system’s new chancellor. The Texas Tribune · Feb 27
Texas Tech suspends professor over Israel-Hamas war comments The university said it is investigating whether the professor’s comments, which it described as “hateful, antisemitic, and unacceptable,” found their way into the classroom or work environment. The Texas Tribune · Mar 4, 2024
Texas higher ed leaders optimistic about funding, faculty uneasy about culture wars as new session starts Community colleges want a funding overhaul this legislative session, and four-year universities are hoping for a boost in research funds. Meanwhile, faculty are bracing for a potential threat to tenure and limits to conversations about race. The Texas Tribune · Jan 12, 2023
On his way out, Bob Bowlsby has one suggestion for the next Big 12 commissioner With Texas and Oklahoma still around the table awaiting an exit to the SEC and four incoming members getting their introduction, the Big 12 meetings had a changing of the guard feeling. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022