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Statement from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D.

Nov. 8, 2023

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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., issued the following statement regarding the approval of the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø University Fund (TUF). Voters passed the TUF during the statewide election on Tuesday (Nov. 7). On the ballot as Proposition 5, the constitutional amendment authorizes the state to create a new $3.9 billion endowment to support emerging research universities across the state.

“This is a monumental achievement for higher education in Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Support from the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø University Fund will serve as the catalyst for advancing Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Tech University and other emerging research institutions. It will drive economic growth and development in our communities and across Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø for future generations. This opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without the work of our state lawmakers and support from the citizens of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Thank you to our loyal and dedicated elected officials who are champions for higher education and for the communities they serve.â€

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Established in 1996, the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – , , , and .

Headquartered in Lubbock, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, the TTU System is a nearly $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 375,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 26 academic locations in 22 cities (20 in Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, 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.