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

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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

“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

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"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