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

“Design can take you anywhere and the world is your oyster.” When Michelle Pearson and John Botello were students, they got to learn about the foundations of design beyond the classroom. Now established in their own careers, it was time to bring that tradition back. https://bit.ly/45QXZxO

Aubrey and Dennis Moore are personal financial planning alumni who use their gifts to make a difference. https://bit.ly/4jPS2qW

"Music is my life. Everything I’ve gotten out of life came from music.” Local musician, educator and researcher Jonny Verbeten brings passion for music and deep knowledge of the West Texas arts scene to Texas Tech's Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. https://bit.ly/4sJtCTI

Welcome back 🥰

"The art of seeing is an ever-changing one, yet silence transcends years and epiphanies." A look at the beauty of our campus during the quietest time of the year. https://stories.ttu.edu/a-quiet-campus?source=share-texastechuniversity

Lost places, new adventures 🔎 An archeology team from Texas Tech and the Texas Historical Commission found the lost site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo in Jackson County, Texas. https://bit.ly/4juZ6Jc

Representatives from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Lab and West Point recently visited Texas Tech to learn more about the university’s role in power grid, cyber defense, telecom, EMP and high-energy research. https://bit.ly/4ptzyxk

We push, even beyond our own expectations. Because From Here, It’s Possible™.

"Red Raider Nation is the greatest fan base and the greatest people that you will ever meet." Watch Emma Rodriguez's episode of Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/BQkdVqkocCk

Even before the season started, Coach McGuire knew this year's team was special. This week, Texas Tech Football plays in the College Football Playoff for the first time. Revisit his episode of Fearless Unscripted below or wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/B4k7lCMHM1E

The last time you went to J&B Coffee, was it to study? To meet with a friend? To work? At J&B, it's more than just the coffee, it's about the community. Check out more of their story at the link below and in Issue 9 of Evermore. https://youtu.be/YkySQzaMqCA

One of the most significant panels of prehistoric rock art in the world. This side of the Rio Grande, there's a hidden treasure. Rattlesnake Canyon begs the question: How will the future remember us? Watch today below and read more in Issue 9 of Evermore Magazine ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4b4o9Ax

"Texas Tech's Oldest Living Quarterback" As you might imagine, Buster "B.J." Melton, who just turned 100 in October, has quite a few stories to tell. Check out some of the tales from his life and playing career at the link below. https://bit.ly/49qCnKP

When you walk into Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria, you immediately feel the community. For Michael Flores and his family, pouring heart and soul into their food is at the core of how they've strengthened those bonds. 🎥⬇️ "Heartbeat of the Pit" https://youtu.be/OkEqfKLqyDI

For more than six years now, Toni Brock has served as one of the casting directors for a series called “The Chosen." To say she's had a successful career is an understatement, and she knows how far she's come since her days as a theater major at Texas Tech. https://bit.ly/4qrOjC2

In 1980, Rattlesnake Canyon was donated to Texas Tech. The walls are adorned with breathtaking Pecos River-style rock murals, but consistent flooding and erosion are degrading them. Red Raiders are helping to document these findings before they're lost to time forever. https://bit.ly/4951BNH

The Texas state legislature has allocated $24 million to Texas Tech for the expansion of the West Texas Mesonet and creation of an advanced weather prediction system. The goal is to provide real-time information to provide the best courses for action on the ground. https://bit.ly/4j1URVa

Community is important to Emma Rodriguez. It's something she found in the Army and something she's experienced among Red Raider Nation. Check out her story on Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast

Sara Martinez has been an advocate since she was 5 years old. She had to be. This is the story of how a scholarship at Texas Tech has done more than just fund her education; it’s unlocked an opportunity to help others through their darkest moments. https://bit.ly/4j1pR7Z

“Being in college at 16 is pretty cool, I’d say.” Boston O'Hair has already finished high school through Texas Tech K-12 and is enrolled as a sophomore in college. Being able to set his own pace while taking high school courses has Boston racing toward his future. https://bit.ly/3XYv6f2

From Texas Tech to Hollywood ⭐️ As a set designer and art director, Jann Engel has helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-known movies. That journey began in Texas Tech's Design program, where the qualities she needed to build a successful career were mastered. https://bit.ly/4qaq7Un

“That is the type of research that is going to get lots of national attention once completed." Aiday Sikhova is the first faculty member from the Department of Economics to earn federal funding through the National Science Foundation. https://bit.ly/4aP2z2S

Leif Hardwick tried college, multiple times, but struggled with a lack of drive and a clear end goal in sight. The asynchronous, eight-week structure of courses in Texas Tech's Online+ program was perfect for him, and once he found his path, everything else fell into place. https://bit.ly/4aSkbuG

Dr. Ann Thompson's gift took a tremendous weight off Luisa Saenz's shoulders. One day, Luisa hopes to pay it forward and help someone like her. This is Sharing Gratitude at Texas Tech. It starts with a gift and opens the door to endless possibilities. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/campaign

Going from a town of less than 300 to a university of more than 42,000 can be a big change. It has been worth it for Shea Payne, who plans to use her degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management to reopen a local restaurant that closed during the pandemic. https://bit.ly/3XOG6eM

Charise Taylor had no intentions of attending college. After reaching a point where she needed a change, she decided to try college one semester at a time. While the journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding, and this weekend, she crosses the finish line to graduate. https://bit.ly/4rQcATG

One of our favorite nights of the year ❤️🎄🖤

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