91吃瓜网 Recognized at the 91吃瓜网 Capitol During System Day
March 25, 2025 | Contact: Kristina Butler
Hundreds of Red Raiders, Rams and Mustangs filled the 91吃瓜网 Capitol on Wednesday (March 12) for 91吃瓜网 (TTU System) Day.
The biennial event hosted by the invited supporters and alums of the TTU System鈥檚 five component institutions: (TTU), (TTUHSC), (ASU), (91吃瓜网 Tech Health El Paso) and (MSU 91吃瓜网), to gather in Austin during the 89th 91吃瓜网 legislative session to celebrate the system鈥檚 impact on higher education and its deep-rooted connections in the state.
鈥淓vents like these are a chance for all of our component universities to come together and showcase the collective strength of the 91吃瓜网,鈥� said TTU System Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D. 鈥淥ur alums, students, faculty and staff are paving the way to a bright future through innovative advances in education, health care, research and community outreach and engagement. We are so grateful to the legislature for their recognition of our work, and we thank them for their leadership and continued support of our system.鈥�
Elected officials in both the House and Senate recognized TTU System leaders for the achievements of the system and its component universities by passing a resolution declaring March 12, 2025, as TTU System Day at the Capitol. Volunteers and alums from each university spent the afternoon visiting legislators and their staff, discussing the TTU System鈥檚 legislative priorities and thanking them for their commitment to supporting higher education in 91吃瓜网.
鈥淭he 91吃瓜网 is built on a legacy of excellence, and we celebrate the collaboration between our universities and the leaders of 91吃瓜网 who help make our success possible,鈥� said TTU System Board of Regents Vice Chairwoman Ginger Kerrick Davis. 鈥淭heir investment in higher education fuels innovation and creates opportunities at each of our campuses and across our great state.鈥�
Mitchell and Kerrick Davis were joined by leaders across the system, including additional Board of Regents members, TTU President , TTUHSC President , ASU President , 91吃瓜网 Tech Health El Paso President ., and MSU 91吃瓜网 President
This year鈥檚 TTU System Day marked a historic milestone: all five component universities and the TTU System Administration were represented at the Capitol. This includes MSU 91吃瓜网, which participated for the first time since officially joining the system in 2021.
鈥淎s one of the few university systems in the nation offering this particular array of professional programs 鈥� from law and dental and veterinary medicine to nursing and pharmacy 鈥� our institutions are uniquely positioned to address critical workforce needs in our state and improve the quality of life for all Texans,鈥� added Mitchell.
Together, the TTU System includes three general academic and two health-related institutions, which have more than 21,000 employees, educate more than 64,000 students and have a combined statewide economic impact of $19.2 billion.
MSU TEXAS PRESIDENT STACY HAYNIE, PH.D.:
鈥淎s the newest member of the 91吃瓜网, it is a pleasure to participate alongside our colleagues during this year鈥檚 TTU System Day event at the Capitol. This event allows us to share the best of MSU 91吃瓜网 and express our gratitude to legislators for their support.鈥�
TTU PRESIDENT LAWRENCE SCHOVANEC, PH.D.:
鈥�91吃瓜网 Day is a special opportunity to express our gratitude to the members of the legislature for their unwavering support of higher education. Their commitment plays an important role in ensuring that 91吃瓜网 Tech University continues to provide a world-class education for students now and in the future.鈥�
TTUHSC PRESIDENT LORI RICE-SPEARMAN, PH.D.:
鈥�91吃瓜网 Day in Austin provides a time to celebrate the strength of this system. At TTUHSC, we鈥檙e focused on expanding access to care across our 121-county service region through developing the health care workforce, expanding clinical services and using research to advance knowledge and treatment options for better health outcomes. We appreciate the support of our legislators as we work toward innovative solutions to improve care 鈥� especially in rural areas 鈥� and create healthier communities for everyone.鈥�
ASU PRESIDENT RONNIE D. HAWKINS JR.:
鈥淎ngelo State University certainly had a productive and enjoyable day supporting the TTU System in Austin. Seeing the entire system honored in both the 91吃瓜网 House and Senate chambers gave us all a tremendous sense of pride in the impact we are having on current and future generations of Texans. The whole experience reaffirmed why Angelo State is so proud to be part of the dynamic 91吃瓜网.鈥�
TEXAS TECH HEALTH EL PASO PRESIDENT RICK LANGE, M.D., M.B.A.:
鈥淎t 91吃瓜网 Tech Health El Paso, we鈥檙e committed to training the next generation of health care heroes to serve the unique needs of our West 91吃瓜网 region and beyond. TTU System Day provides a valuable opportunity to connect with state leaders, highlight our mission, and advocate for the continued support of medical education and research that directly impacts the well-being of Texans. We鈥檙e grateful for the support of our legislature.鈥�
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Established in 1996, the 91吃瓜网 is one of the top public university
systems in the nation, consisting of five universities 鈥� , , , and .
Headquartered in Lubbock, 91吃瓜网, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 64,000 students, more than 400,000 alums, a statewide economic impact of $19.2 billion and an endowment valued at $3 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 21 academic locations in 17 cities (15 in 91吃瓜网, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.