College of Arts and Sciences, Texas Tech University

06/01/2026

🧠 The Science of Compliments: Did you know that a simple compliment is an act of recognition? It's powerful! ✨

Today is "Say Something Nice Day," and we believe in the creative power of your words. Let’s use it to celebrate our community! ❤️

Drop a comment below and give a sincere, specific shout-out (or even just one word!) to someone who deserves some praise today. 👇

05/30/2026

The College of Arts & Sciences extends a warm congratulations to Dr. Joseph McMillan for securing federal funding to tackle this critical public health challenge.

🦟 Determining Epidemiological Risk for Mosquito-Borne Illness

The Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is one of the deadliest viruses transmitted by mosquitoes in the United States, yet epidemics of the virus in mosquitoes and humans are unpredictable. While infection in humans is rare, it has a very high mortality rate, and survivors are often left with permanent neurological damage.

Dr. Joseph McMillan received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease for a project examining this sickness. This funding supports research using stochastic modeling techniques in combination with historical records of EEEV infection prevalence in mosquitoes to test various ecological hypotheses related to the epidemic potential of EEEV during a given transmission season. This research will ultimately provide more insight into how EEEV outbreaks occur.

College of Arts and Sciences, Texas Tech University

05/29/2026

Get ready, scholars! We are officially kicking off the First Summer Term 2026. 🎉 Dust off your notes, recharge those brains, and get ready for a term filled with learning, growth, and community!📚☀️

🗓️ Key Term Dates:
First Class Day: Friday, May 29th
Break: June 19th
Last Class Day: June 30th
Final Exams: July 1 – 2
Let's make this the best summer term yet! ❤️

05/28/2026

Dr. Keyel, Dr. Sutton & Dr. McCord, were awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,577,571 entitled: “Mutant DNase1L3 with improved serum half-life.” This invention introduces a novel therapeutic strategy for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by engineering mutant DNase1L3 proteins with site-specific cysteine handles to facilitate PEGylation, thereby significantly extending serum half-life and enhancing the systemic clearance of pathogenic DNA fragments to suppress disease progression.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, the College of Arts & Sciences pauses in profound remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Our mission, through history, literature, and social sciences, is dedicated to preserving the stories, voices, and legacies of our fallen heroes. From our classrooms to global archives like the Vietnam Center, we honor their memory today and every day thereafter. Rest in peace. 🇺🇸🕯️

05/22/2026

The College of Arts & Sciences congratulates Rachel McLelland for her appointment as the next student regent on the Board of Regents. She brings an academic foundation in anthropology and general studies to this exceptional role.

The Texas Tech University System is proud to welcome Rachel McLelland of Tijeras, New Mexico, as the next student regent on the Board of Regents, following her appointment by Office of the Governor Greg Abbott.

McLelland, a student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, is pursuing her Doctor of Medicine degree. She earned a Bachelor of Science in anthropology and general studies from Texas Tech University in 2018, with minors in chemistry, biology and health professions.

A dedicated leader and servant, McLelland has been actively involved in mentoring students, volunteering in the Lubbock community and serving in the United States Air Force Reserve.

McLelland will serve a one-year term as student regent through May 31, 2027.
https://www.texastech.edu/stories/26-05-McLelland-Appointed-TTU-System-Student-Regent.php

05/21/2026

It's National Memo Day! Share your memos with us in the comments below. 📝

05/19/2026

Happy World Photo Day! 📸

From the labs to the field and far beyond, the TTU College of Arts & Sciences community is everywhere. Today, we want to see where you are!

Drop a photo in the comments showing us your lens on the world:
🔬 Your research location (lab, field, or creative space)
🏡 Where you live now (calling all A&S alumni!)
☀️ Where you’re spending your summer 🔴⚫️ Your favorite view from any TTU campus

Tell us where you are, use , and we will add the best photos to our stories throughout the week! 🌟

05/19/2026

🎓 Diploma in hand, future in sight! ❤️🖤
Nothing beats the feeling of crossing that finish line.
A massive thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at graduation last Friday! 🎉
The energy was electric, the memories are already unmatched.
To our amazing graduates: Congratulations!
Go out there and shine bright! ✨
Congrats to the Arts & Sciences community! 👆

05/18/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar on his induction into the Texas Tech University President’s STEM Mentoring Academy and for receiving the prestigious TTU Medallion! 🎓🎉
Faculty mentorship is the backbone of student success, guiding the next generation not just in research, but in professionalism and personal growth.
This recognition is a well-deserved testament to his unwavering commitment to academic excellence and advancing STEM education at Texas Tech.
Proud to see his impact recognized! 👏