"The Student Union Building at Texas Tech University sits ithe center of campus. From its opening in 1953 to its current state in 2014, the Student Union Building has grown both physically and in the services it provides. With every enrollment boom, the student union must be prepared for unanticipated needs that can lead to further expansions." (College Unions: Fifty Facts, 1975)

 

The Student Union Building on Texas Tech University’s campus continues to function as a center for relaxation, play, and educational programming. Offering pool tables and pingpong in the basement. Not only used by students, faculty, and staff, but also by groups throughout the Lubbock area. As the student population grows,the efforts of the studentunion staff will grow to continue their support in student success, educational and cultural programming, and student services within the building.