Students and faculty held a mock-funeral outside of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents meeting on May 7 to protest recent action from system administration regarding the course content review process and systematic “phase out” of programs centered on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas Tech University officials announced yesterday an investigation is underway after a “cybersecurity incident” related to the system's online learning platform. The university says affected data may include some personal information and those affected will be contacted directly. The Museum at Texas Tech University is calling on the community to contribute to an upcoming exhibit commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Our Samantha Larned reports the museum will be accepting contributions on May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.