What started as a challenge will result in two parents and three children holding a total of six degrees from Texas Tech when mother and son walk the stage at next week's commencement. https://bit.ly/4cS5atI

“Fire doesn’t care who you are or what you’ve got – it’s the great equalizer.” Raised as a kid on the caprock, School of Veterinary Medicine student Tommy Butler rose to action when natural disasters threatened the land and the people he loved. https://bit.ly/4d4sEKR

"One Health itself isn't a discipline; it is a context for how we approach research." In the latest edition of Rise & Research, Chad Cross discusses his path to Texas Tech, his research interests and training future One Health professionals. https://bit.ly/4uAdW5D

Dylan Bailey ventured into the unknown when he chose to further his research at the Texas Tech Graduate School. It's a decision that has paid off in dividends, launching him into a career developing nutrition and scientific strategies for the world's biggest food companies. https://bit.ly/4cXCMVN

Congratulations to the Texas Tech Pom Squad on winning the 2026 ICU Pom World Championship!! It's their second world title in five years while representing the USA as the US National Squad! 🇺🇸🏆💍

The science of memory has ancient roots, dating back to the days of Aristotle. Today, Texas Tech professor Dima Bolmatov considers how memories are stored on a cellular level. Read more about his fascinating research ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vIM9Ba

"Without Texas Tech, I wouldn't be Miss Lubbock." Kortnie Koebel credits her experiences at TTU for shaping her journey. As a Red Raider, she earned multiple degrees, joined more than 10 student orgs, and studied abroad, all while preparing for the Miss Texas competition. https://bit.ly/4toVL2o

Texas Tech's 65th Masked Rider: Sofie Jones 🤩

Create your own story. That is the mantra for Emma Hunzeker’s path through college, building a degree plan by combining courses from three academic colleges. In doing so, she has started her own wedding planning business and is helping others achieve their dreams as well. https://bit.ly/4tSb3N6

Join us in welcoming James Reecy as our new Vice President for Research & Innovation! Reecy arrives at Texas Tech with a distinguished track record of leading complex research enterprises and a proven commitment to translating academic discovery into real-world solutions. https://bit.ly/4tI0coP

Three-peat! Congrats to Texas Tech Cheer on winning the NCA Advanced Small Coed Division 1A National Championship for the third year in a row! #Dynasty 💍🏆

Back-to-back! Congrats to Texas Tech Cheer on winning the NCA Advanced Large Coed Division 1A National Championship for the second straight year! 💍🏆

"As a civil engineer, I could devote my life to help people with something as important as drinking water." In the latest installment of Rise & Research, Shane Walker sits down to discuss desalination, produced water and being a professor at his alma mater. stories.ttu.edu/rise-researc...

Texas Tech's Graduate School continued its standard of earning high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs rankings. https://bit.ly/4tDviOC

Texas Tech's Eli Heath, Dylan Jenkins and Kaleb Jewell have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate STEM research honors. The trio was selected from nearly 1,500 nominees nationwide. https://bit.ly/4vueZp0

Celebrating 60 years of service. What brought Richard Meek to Texas Tech and kept him here since 1965? The people. https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2026/04/texas-tech-music-professor-celebrates-60-years-of-service.php

Andrew Jackson and Christopher Witmore have been named Horn Distinguished Professors at Texas Tech. It is the institution’s highest academic honor recognizing national and international excellence in research and scholarship. https://bit.ly/4bJn9BW

In 2020, Grammy Sophonsakulrat enrolled at Texas Tech with plans of becoming a physical therapist. What she didn't anticipate was falling in love with research after seeing the work being done in the kinesiology and sport management department. https://bit.ly/4sJ7OHN

Texas Tech has been awarded the 2026-27 Military Friendly® School designation, cementing its commitment to current and former military members and future leaders to continue their education. The University has been recognized as Military Friendly® each year since 2010. https://bit.ly/3PNCUPE

Ruby and Alex Santamaria enrolled in Texas Tech's School of Art at the same time, despite being four years apart. The siblings are leaving their mark as first-generation college students in the jewelry design and metalsmithing program. https://bit.ly/4t4VWj0

John and Rachel Brownlee have approached their lives with an “all-in” attitude. After three decades in commercial real estate, they’re applying that same approach to the next generation of commercial real estate professionals by investing their time and money at Texas Tech. https://bit.ly/4sHySqn

Some of Timothy Tamez's most cherished memories include when he hosted his friends for a home-cooked lunch. Now, he's curated that culture into a successful vendor and catering business, with dreams of a future restaurant where he can continue to bring people together. https://bit.ly/4ubRMqK

Danielle Alexandra and Rick Clemmer have decades of experience building startups and nonprofits whose missions benefit humankind. The recently established Institute for Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise could help Red Raiders develop skills that could change the world. https://bit.ly/40fVp1j

The Learning Center's Supplemental Instruction program has officially been accredited by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction. Texas Tech is one of only nine Texas institutions with the designation. https://bit.ly/3OZrhES

Designed for more. From designing spaces to help those with sensory issues become more comfortable to writing a children's book meant to encourage kids, Erica Grant-Wilson is using her gifts to make a difference. https://bit.ly/4aQaKvG

Muscle health, alcohol consumption and cats. In the latest edition of Rise & Research, Texas Tech's Danielle Levitt sits down to talk about how alcohol effects muscle development and repair, and discusses how she wants to change the conversation around aging. https://bit.ly/4r8uzTM

Texas Tech Grad School: FREE apps through March 7. 95% employed fast. R1 research leadership. Global careers begin here. Apply Today. From Here, It's Possible. https://bit.ly/4aL506i

As Pantex’s first-ever researcher in residence, Texas Tech graduate student Wendy Galvan is growing into her own as a scientist while sharing her professional experience with students. https://bit.ly/3MSmAMn

Gerardo Gamez and Dy Dinh Le have been named to the 2026 class of National Academy of Inventors Senior Members. They are the eighth and ninth members of the Texas Tech faculty to earn the prestigious honor. https://bit.ly/4cMUTz8

🔴⚫️ Mark your calendars 🔴⚫️ Homecoming weekend is set for Oct. 16-17!

From strengthened academic programs and opportunities for students to research that impacts our state and beyond, 2025 was a meaningful year for Texas Tech. Take a look at this year's President's Report ⬇️ https://www.ttu.edu/president/report/2025/

"My mindset changed really quickly from, 'Alright, this is amazing,' to 'I've gotta prove him right.'" Catch the newest episode of Fearless Unscripted with former Texas Tech and MLB All-Star pitcher AJ Ramos, wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/AnIKGX6_nuY

Early in his Texas Tech journey, Aaron Delgado was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After his first treatment, he made a promise to himself that he would share his story honestly. Throughout the process, he reached millions on social media sharing life's ups & downs. https://bit.ly/4tIlBPw

The Big 12 has recognized Dr. Stephen Bayne as Texas Tech's 2026 Faculty of the Year, honoring his outstanding achievements in research, innovation and academic leadership. https://bit.ly/4r24fe9

Bob and Mark Condron have tons of Olympics memories to share. Between them, one or both have had a front-row seat for every Olympiad since 1984. This is the story of two men, a four-decade love of the world’s greatest sports spectacle and everything it represents. https://bit.ly/4kKqPXa

In the year and a half since it began, Texas Tech's $10K Degree Completion Program has seen resounding success. The pathway helps adults who started college but never finished turn previously earned credits, experience and flexible online learning into a path to graduation. https://bit.ly/4aft7Ka

Building musical foundations that last a lifetime. Mandy Algate has spent the last 13 years equipping students with musical proficiency and offering a space for them to move, laugh, sing and dance. https://bit.ly/4twJXvu

Birthday sweet treat 🎂

Texas Tech Engineering's Kai Wu and Minxiang "Glenn" Zeng have received a $580,000 grant from the National Institute of General Medicine to develop a wearable, real-time heart monitoring sensor that utilizes nanoparticles, artificial intelligence and quantum phenomena. https://bit.ly/4angGL4

Happy Birthday, Texas Tech! 🔴⚫️🎉

"Much of what I do today traces back to seeking an education in architecture at Texas Tech.” Heath May knows his appointment as CEO of HKS architecture firm is a result of his time spent as a Red Raider and the people who saw his potential and challenged him along the way. https://bit.ly/4alb3gh

Texas Tech associate professor Jon McNaughtan has spent his career consulting Fortune 500 companies around the world. In the latest edition of Rise & Research, he talks about finding his calling in life, cultivating leaders and the power of a handknit blanket. https://bit.ly/3MmDVwL

The first woman to serve as executive vice president of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is a Red Raider. Lauren Lovelace Murray felt prepared for this role from her time at Texas Tech's Davis College, which gave her a broad knowledge of livestock. https://bit.ly/4byMCyu

Rossalynn Thomas overcame life’s plot twists by prioritizing herself and giving herself the perfect gift – earning an online bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech and graduating on her birthday. https://bit.ly/4tpYd9B

Over a quarter century ago, Jerry S. Rawls made a transformative gift to the business college that put it on a path toward unparalleled success. This Friday, the college celebrates the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business and its faculty, staff, students and the Rawls family. https://bit.ly/467c5eA

“We want our research to have an impact.” Bradley Ewing and Zachary Keeler from Texas Tech's Rawls College of Business are working to understand how power interruptions affect the day-to-day lives of individuals, as well as regional economic growth and housing prices. https://bit.ly/4rk2E3N

Texas Tech's Honors College has been rated as one of the 2026 50 Best Honors Colleges in the country by College Transitions. This is the first time Texas Tech has appeared in the publication’s rankings and the third national ranking in the last year for the Honors College. https://bit.ly/3Z02UJ2

Deep space discovery. Researchers from the South Pole Telescope project, including Texas Tech's Tom Maccarone, have found short-burst stellar flares coming from the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. https://bit.ly/45peCk2

Texas Tech will build a $24 million multipurpose clean-room facility after receiving a grant award from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund. The facility will further the university's mission to lead semiconductor production and workforce development. https://bit.ly/3LIdjWQ

Join us in welcoming Julie Grimes as the new executive director of Texas Tech Public Media. Julie brings a robust media background to the role, previously serving as general manager of Panhandle PBS in Amarillo. https://bit.ly/4pU89Vv