Texas Tech University

Raider Red Meats Endowed Scholarship in Animal and Food Sciences

The Raider Red Meats Endowment in Animal and Food Sciences was established in 2011 by Raider Red Meats to provide funds for any and all needs of the meat science program, including scholarship and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students in the program.

Meat Science and Muscle Biology instruction began at Texas Tech in 1933, eight years after the university opened. The first laboratory was a modified Army barrack with minimal equipment. In 1961, a modern, federally inspected meat laboratory was constructed on campus. Then, in 1988, a new, 14,000-square foot meat laboratory was constructed, known today as the Gordon W. Davis Meat Science Laboratory. In 2005, the building which houses the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, was completed and COWamongus! was opened for retail meat sales. The new building, which connects to the meat science laboratory, has allowed the meat science program to expand the production and marketing of Raider Red Meats – "Raider Red's Choice."

Since the beginning of Raider Red Meats, the mission has always been the same – to honorably serve others in the pursuit of excellence, to enhance the quality of life through innovative teaching, research and public service. The product line includes both, the highest quality beef steaks and fully-cooked, ready-to-eat meats like smoked beef prime rib, smoked sausage and beef jerky. The program allows students to gain viable experience in practical business and meat science. All proceeds generated from the sale of Raider Red Meats provides funds for judging teams, graduate student research and scholarships for students within the Department of Animal & Food Sciences at Texas Tech.

The Meat Science Program at Texas Tech is known for excellence. The tradition of giving back to the program began more than 30 years ago. Today, students continue this tradition. They volunteer to serve others in the local community and raise money to fund travel to research conferences and meat judging competitions. Texas Tech boasts one of the most dominate meat judging programs in the nation. Since 2000, Tech has won more than 50% of national meat judging contests. They boast a total of thirteen national championships throughout its program history.

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Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Director of Development
806.742.2802

Shelbey Havens
shelbey.havens@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.834.1108