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Texas Tech University is a public research institution in the college town of Lubbock that was founded in 1923. Its setting is urban, and it offers a wide variety of graduate programs, including degrees through the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration, the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering and the School of Law.
Lubbock, the ‘Hub City’ of Texas is the largest contiguous cotton growing region in the world. Despite having a small-town feel to it, it also offers big-city delights. Lubbock is also known for having a low rent for commercial space and a cooperative government. It is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly and features a cultural center named after him. Depot District hosts a number of upbeat nightclubs, restaurants, theatres and other cultural attractions. The city also hosts an archaeological reserve, a few museums and award winning wineries.
Lubbock has a mild, semi-arid climate. On average, Lubbock receives 18.69 in (475 mm) of rain and 8.2 in (20.8 cm) of snow per year. Summers in Lubbock are hot, with 78 days of 90 °F (32 °C)+ highs and 7.4 days of 100 °F (38 °C)+ highs, although due to the aridity and elevation, temperatures remain above 70 °F (21 °C) only on a few nights.
Students can join more than 450 student organizations, including Texas Tech's large Greek community, made up of about 50 fraternities and sororities. The university also runs research centers and institutes, including the National Wind Institute. The Texas Tech Red Raiders sports teams compete in the NCAA Big 12 Conference and are particularly competitive in football and basketball.
A Notable alumnus of Texas Tech University is Ed Whitacre, former chairman and CEO of both AT&T and General Motors and the namesake of the engineering school.