Texas Tech University System Leader Says He Will Retire This Year

Texas Tech University System leader says he will retire this year

Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell has led the 64,000-student university system since 2018. His departure will mark the latest shake-up in the state’s higher ed leadership.

Long-Time Texas Tech University System Chancellor Announces Retirement

LUBBOCK, TX — Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., announced Friday that he plans to retire within the year, concluding more than 15 years of leadership within the Texas Tech University System. Mitchell, who began his service in 2010 as the eighth president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), became the TTU System’s fifth chancellor in October 2018. He served in both roles for nearly a year before stepping down as TTUHSC pres…

Tedd Mitchell to retire as Texas Tech chancellor, staying on until successor found - Lubbock Lights

Texas Tech University System Chancellor Tedd Mitchell announced Friday his intention to retire but stay on until his successor is found. Mitchell wrote, “In August, we will have our next regularly scheduled Board of Regents meeting, where I plan to further discuss my decision to retire and where more details for the way ahead will be shared.” “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Regents for their steadfast leadership and un…