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The former chancellor, [[Kent Hance]], is a former U.S. representative who unsuccessfully sought the [[Republican Party|Republican]] gubernatorial nominations in 1986 and 1990. Hance, as a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], also defeated [[George W. Bush]] in a race for Congress in 1978.

The former chancellor, [[Kent Hance]], is a former U.S. representative who unsuccessfully sought the [[Republican Party|Republican]] gubernatorial nominations in 1986 and 1990. Hance, as a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], also defeated [[George W. Bush]] in a race for Congress in 1978.

[[Robert Duncan]], the chancellor from 2014 to 2018, served previously in both houses of the state legislature. He announced on August 13, 2018 that he would retire from his position on August 31.

After four years as the fourth chancellor of the Texas Tech System, [[Robert Duncan]], a former member of both houses of the Texas state legislature, Duncan suddenly announced his retirement on August 13, 2018, effective August 31. In his time at the helm, Duncan raised more than $585 million in philanthropic funds. The system endowment has grown to a total value of $1.3 billion. Records were established in degrees awarded, student enrollment, and expenditures on faculty research. In his retirement announcement, Duncan said serving the system has been the highlight of his career in public service..<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20180813/chancellor-duncan-retiring-from-texas-tech-system|title=Chancellor Duncan retiring from Texas Tech System|publisher=''Lubbock Avalanche-Journal''|date=August 13, 2018|author=Sarah Self-Walbrick|accessdate=August 17, 2018}}</ref>

==Athletics==

==Athletics==