Lawrence Schovanec Explained

Lawrence Schovanec

Office:

17th President of Texas Tech University

Term Start:

August 1, 2016

Predecessor:

John Opperman (acting)

Birth Date:

14 November 1952

Education:

Phillips University (BA)
Texas A&M University (MA)
Indiana University, Bloomington (PhD)

Module:

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Fields:	Mathematics
Thesis Title:	Crack problems in nonhomogeneous bodies and related existence results
Thesis Url:	https://www.proquest.com/docview/303224708/
Thesis Year:	1982
Doctoral Advisor:	Morton Lowengrub

Lawrence E. Schovanec (born November 14, 1952) is an American mathematician and academic administrator. He is the current President of Texas Tech University.

He began his career in academia at Texas Tech in 1982 and has served the institution as president since August 1, 2016.

Schovanec earned his bachelor's degree from Phillips University, a master's degree from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D in mathematics from Indiana University.^[1]

Schovanec is originally from Oklahoma, where he was raised on a farm with llamas.^[2] ^[3] He has two sons.

Notes and References

News: Cook . Chris . July 8, 2016 . Schovanec Named Texas Tech's 17th President . November 21, 2017 . Texas Tech University.
Web site: Office of the President Administration TTU. www.ttu.edu. 2019-09-12.
Web site: Texas Tech's New President Wants University to be Elite. Tribune. The Texas. Watkins. Matthew. 2016-08-27. The Texas Tribune. en. 2019-09-12.