A Half-Century of Partnership

“The one word that comes to mind when thinking about TTUHSC Amarillo is partnership,” said School of Medicine Regional Dean Richard Jordan, MD. In its 50 years, TTUHSC in Amarillo has collaborated with local universities, brought innovation through SimCentral and the InfantRisk Center, and cared for the underserved communities. TTUHSC’s dedication to the Northern Panhandle is something to celebrate.”

I Heard That!

Snippets voiced across the university

“When I get upset, I take a break and clean my bathrooms. I’m surprised the porcelain in my bathtub is still holding up, but taking a 90-second pause to allow room for the emotions can prevent an emotional reaction that might be harmful.”

– Tanya Fraley, TTUHSC Office of People Development, “Balancing Brain and Heart” webinar.

“When you hear and see the presentations, I hope it is through the eyes of a parent. I hope you think about the devastating effects this would have if your child were caught up in this unimaginably horrific nightmare.”

– Richard Jordan, MD, School of Medicine dean in Amarillo, Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health Sex Trafficking Symposium.

“We have a loss of language but not intelligence.”

– Leslie “Les” Biffle, Stroke Aphasia Recovery Program member, “Here Comes the Sun,” music video.

“Dr. Min Kang has been bringing me up to speed on a large volume of information as it pertains to the Office of Research, so I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to her. She’s shared her cell phone number with me so I will have the opportunity to benefit from her extensive knowledge into the future as well. She’s done an amazing job.”

-Lance McMahon, PhD, newly appointed senior vice president of the Office of Research and Innovation, TTUHSC President’s Advisory Board meeting.

TTUHSC in Amarillo Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

As TTUHSC in Amarillo celebrates its 50th anniversary in December 2022, we asked faculty members for one word that represents the campus

Partnership

Positive

“My one word for TTUHSC in Amarillo is positive,” said Quentin Smith, PhD, Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy dean. “When I first came to Amarillo, I was told getting a grant here was not going to happen, because we weren’t in Lubbock. Today, I’m glad I didn’t listen to that negative voice, as we now contribute a great deal to TTUHSC in grant money.”

Supportive

“I’ve never gone to administration or to my direct report with an idea and just been totally shut down,” said Teresa Baker, MD, professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “We may have to rework the idea but TTUHSC in Amarillo has always supported growth and innovation.”

TTUHSC in Amarillo is willing to partner and collaborate with neighboring institutions as well, said Baker. “We’re not prideful or territorial here, we just want to make a positive difference in the lives of the community members here.”

Valerie Kiper, DNP, RN, (Nursing ’13) newly appointed dean of the School of Nursing in Amarillo, agrees. “Growth and innovation has been a long-time theme of this university in Amarillo. We’ve made our mark in Amarillo in pioneering new clinical programs and treatments, as well as advancing research.”

TTUHSC’s dedication to the Panhandle is something to celebrate.

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