McHaney, Jeannine

A pioneer leader in the establishment of women's athletics at Texas Tech, McHaney started as a professor of Physical Education at Tech in 1966. She subsequently directed women's intramurals, served as TTU women's volleyball coach from 1966-1975, and was the first director of the Tech Women's Athletic Department starting in 1975. She became the first woman inducted into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor. Born in Northeast Arkansas, she came to TTU in 1966. She is currently deceased after losing her battle with cancer in 1994.

From the guide to the Jeannine McHaney Papers, S1591. 1., 1968-1999 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)