A trip down memory lane as we prepare for the 67th Carol of Lights Celebration. From it's humble beginnings in 1959 to the grand spectacle it is today, we are ready to celebrate the holidays with you, Texas Tech style!

"My feet have wound up in this place by taking a bet on myself. If this is the start of it, I can't wait for what's next." Hear more of Hannah's account of her journey across the Middle of America in Chasing The Plains. Available on our YouTube channel or at the link below. youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw

It's almost time for Carol of Lights 😍🎄🎉 We'll see you Sunday night at 6:30!

Check out this story on how Texas Tech assistant professor Kyle Roberson is using tonies — a screen-free audio system — to help incarcerated parents connect with their kids through literacy. https://bit.ly/3M0klpC

A lifelong love of politics has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for Andrew Hughes, whose journey from Texas Tech to the youngest deputy secretary in the history of the Department of Housing & Urban Development in Washington, D.C., is the stuff of a movie script. https://bit.ly/4oljUDP

11 Texas Tech student researchers were brought together for a high-stakes experiment that could be the future of particle physics research. They traveled to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland, to test a new type of particle detector. https://bit.ly/3LU28Kj

What happens when a Texas Tech professor dreams up a 3,500 mile, 15 day motorcycle route across the Great Plains? For students in Creative Media Industries, it became the opportunity of a lifetime. This is Chasing The Plains. Watch today on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw

Annette Addo-Yobo followed an unlikely route to law school when she was crowned Miss Texas in 2024. She's now using her skills acquired along the way, and the adversity she's faced, to become an advocate for others. https://bit.ly/4ikwzFO

Texas Tech's Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management & Manufacturing has received $1.25 million in funding from Google.org to research AI data center load management. https://bit.ly/49vP1J5

Defended home turf 😤

In 2023, an opportunity presented itself for Costa Rican faculty to come to Texas Tech to pursue doctoral degrees. The partnership would benefit both institutions and countries in preparation to teach the next generation. Gaby Navarro is the first in that pipeline. https://bit.ly/4pjom6V

Linda Rutherford had to “scrimp” to make ends meet as a first-gen student at Texas Tech. Despite adversity, she ascended: becoming editor at The University Daily from 1987-88. The leadership skills she developed served as a runway for a 33-year career at Southwest Airlines. https://bit.ly/47Wt9Ea

For Brayden Tomlinson, everything flows from his heart. It is how he approaches life as a first-year student at Texas Tech and it is how he has confronted the series of heart-related medical challenges that has come his way. https://bit.ly/47C5E4v

Texas Tech Police Department corporal and part-time student Jeff Bain understands commitment and keeping his goals in sight. https://bit.ly/47TDpNG

A memorable Saturday in Lubbock!

Great morning with College GameDay!🔥

Texas Tech is joining Voice of Intercollegiate Esports (VOICE) to help shape the future of collegiate esports. As part of the collaboration, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec will become a member of VOICE’s Presidents Advisory Council. https://bit.ly/43gVSSO

Legal sports betting is a trending topic this time of year. Texas Tech professor Devin Mills is asking the question - "Are individuals who have a history of addiction at risk for having a bigger impact from legalized gambling?" His findings and more in the link below. https://bit.ly/43aK1pp

3,500 miles. 15 days. 1 epic adventure. Take a look at some of the breathtaking visuals of Texas Tech's Creative Media Industries' journey across the Great Plains, penned by immersive storyteller Brandon Weaver. https://bit.ly/4hGye83

“I hope this work sparks curiosity and confidence, and maybe even inspires a broader awareness of what older adults can achieve with technology.” Merve Basdogan is focused on making online, digital and distance learning more engaging and motivating for an older generation. https://bit.ly/3Wt6ESb

From work negotiations to classroom goals, one text from his wife sparked a new beginning. Retired Army medic Greg Dotson discovered Texas Tech’s $10K Degree Completion Program and found a team ready to turn his experience, service and hard work into a path to graduation. https://bit.ly/4oGWyZP

Michelle Pearson is at the forefront of the Texas Tech Interior Design program’s work in visualizing a better world for all in the built environment. https://bit.ly/4p10x3R

How do you condense your thesis into a three-minute presentation? Just ask Jayme Czap and Rumman Ansary, the winners of this year's competition hosted by the Texas Tech Graduate School. Check out their research below ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3L2eEan

For Bentley Payne, Texas Tech was the perfect soil for her to grow into who she is today. Whether it's at the Vet School or at clinical rotations, she hopes to leave each place better than she found it. All with her seizure alert dog, Rodney Joe, at her side. https://bit.ly/3JfC0sw

Ronald Kendall received the 2025 Texas Environmental Excellence Award for his work on QuailGuard, the first commercially available drug approved for use in wild quail's natural habitat. Kendall calls the recognition one of the highest he’s achieved throughout his career. https://bit.ly/3WlqIWr

One class can make a difference. Texas Tech alumnus David Watson began as a business major, then thought about law school, but didn't pursue either. It was an Arts & Sciences course that put him on a path to being the president of Asbury Theological Seminary. https://bit.ly/4nf5STx

Congratulations to Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Guy Loneragan on receiving the Visionary Award at the 2025 Southwest Veterinary Symposium. https://bit.ly/43eJDpZ

Texas Tech invites veterans, first responders, military families and advocates to the Uniformed Services Symposium on Friday, Nov. 21, at United Supermarkets Arena. https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2025/10/texas-tech-charts-new-course-for-veterans-and-others-through-education.php

If you're near Annelise Nguyen's office, you'll find Lego creations and motorized Mini Coopers, but it's the contents of her lab that are helping make a difference for both animals and humans alike. To Annelise, her work isn't a 8-5 kind of job, but is part of her life. https://bit.ly/46U36OO

Forever connected to Texas Tech. Virginia Finster has spent much of her adult life overcoming the odds and setting an example, not only for her family but also for her students. That hard work culminated in her master's degree last summer. bit.ly/42GDD95

“Texas Tech is always looking at ways to be innovative." The new Bachelor of Science in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence program is paving the way for students to take on leadership with both technical knowledge and understanding as the world of AI develops further. https://bit.ly/4nddXZ3

A memorable week in West Texas ❤️🤠🖤

Homecoming is a special time for all of us, but for Nathan Dowie and Louise Burgess of Birmingham, England, it was a weekend they'll never forget. This is the story of the British Texas Tech super fans who traveled 4,800 miles to attend Homecoming and get engaged. https://bit.ly/4n5aKe4

“I felt like we made it.” From their start at Singer/Songwriter Night at The Blue Light to headlining Red Rocks Ampitheatre, Flatland Cavalry has become a force in country music over the last decade. Here is an inside look at some of their travels over the last year. bit.ly/4n7cUdg

Homecoming was indeed a movie 🤗 Thanks for showing out, Red Raiders

An unforgettable night. Welcome home, Red Raiders. ❤️🖤

Let's have a weekend ❤️🖤

"Flatland Forever: A Texas Tech Story" details the journey of Flatland Cavalry, from their humble beginnings at Texas Tech University to playing the biggest stages in the world. Watch the full-length feature documentary now on our YouTube channel or at the link below. youtu.be/vgTPZf-un-s

It is no stretch to say the research of Brenda Connor will not only make the world a better place, but will also make it safer. Her work centers on the use of private telecommunication networks and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen critical infrastructure. https://bit.ly/4pYRAcp

Homecoming week is off and running!

Happy Homecoming Week, Red Raiders! 🔴⚫️

For many working professionals looking to complete their degree, Osvaldo "Oz" Dominguez has been the perfect person to help get them across the finish line. Oz aims to provide the same level of attention to an online student in DFW as a student would get on campus in Lubbock. https://bit.ly/475seSB

Texas Tech is in a competitive position to be included among the most elite research schools in the country.

Strengthened financial access and expanded scholarships for both undergraduate & graduate students.

Building on our historical strengths while positioning ourselves for emerging opportunities.

Roland Faller, dean of Texas Tech University's Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering, has been elected to Fellow with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Learn more about this honor ➡️ https://bit.ly/428vtWS

Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec reflected on accomplishments and outlined goals for the years ahead at this year's State of the University. https://stories.ttu.edu/state-of-the-university

What we do here matters far beyond our campus boundaries.

A roadmap that focuses on student success, research & creative activity and outreach & engaged scholarship.

We're thankful for everyone's hard work and collaboration across campus in making it another record-setting year!