Robert Cox, a restoration ecologist from the University of California, has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Natural Resources Management, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He began his teaching and research duties on Sept. 1.  more »

Award-winning agricultural communications educator Cindy Akers has been selected to lead Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Services Center, formerly known as the Agricultural Recruitment and Career Center. Her new appointment took effect Sept. 1.  more »

A projected 50-percent increase in global cotton demand during the next 10 years could be good news for South Plains cotton growers. The projection of cotton demand comes from part of the Texas Tech Cotton Economics Research Institute’s recently published annual world cotton outlook and project.  more »

Jennifer Moore-Kucera has joined Texas Tech University’s Department of Plant and Soil Science as assistant professor of soil and environmental microbiology. She stepped into her post on Sept. 1.  more »

Kerry Griffis-Kyle, a wildlife ecologist from New Mexico State University, has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Natural Resources Management, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. She began her teaching and research duties on Sept. 1.  more »

Understanding today’s undergraduate, deliberating development needs, and presentation of annual awards honoring superior service highlighted the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ faculty retreat, held Aug. 20 at Texas Tech University’s United Spirit Arena and the National Ranching Heritage Center.  more »

Finding COWamongus! on campus is nearly as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. COWamongus! is a creamery and meat company located inside the Animal and Food Sciences building. However, not many know it exists, due to campus regulations on signage and no advertising budget.  more »

One of the founding leaders of Texas Tech University’s Cotton Economics Research Institute and a longtime professor and administrator in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is retiring at the end of August.  more »

Ellen Peffley, the self-described city girl from Albuquerque who grew up to become one of the most outstanding professors in Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and winner of the Chancellor’s Council Award for Distinguished Teaching, is retiring at the end of August.  more »

Administrative Business Assistant / Department of Animal & Food Sciences
AFTER A DECADE ON THE JOB, Sandy Gellner has developed into one of those key “go-to” persons who assist those who need help navigating the sprawling activities and facilities of Texas Tech University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences.  more »