While some Texas kids learn to ride before they can walk, others like Hunter Cleveland take a different route in choosing a major from Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Coming out of high school, about the only thing the League City native definitely knew was that his academic career path needed to eventually take him to medical school. more »
Coming from a country where more than 80 percent of the population works in agriculture, Mozambique-native Amelia Sidumo grew up in an environment where traditional agriculture serves as the main source for food and income. The plant and soil science doctoral student knows her country’s farmers face huge challenges, including lack of appropriate technology and basic knowledge of many producer processes. more »
DeMera Ollinger started her college career at West Texas A&M University digging into English literature. But it wasn’t until she started working at an Amarillo greenhouse that an opportunity to combine her creative passion with a newfound interest in plants took root. That change in vocation direction led her to the Hub City and a new major in Texas Tech’s Department of Landscape Architecture. more »
Growing up, Masi Mejia was always fascinated by the hunting stories her great-grandfather told. When she joined the Texas Youth Hunting Program and was able to go on her very first hunt on the King Ranch, her guide took the time to explain all the different anatomical parts of her first buck. more »
With both of her parents working on ranches in West Texas, being involved in agriculture seemed second nature to Adeline Fox. The Alpine native said agriculture is a part of her heritage, and she has a deep respect for the working men and women who provide us with food and clothing. more »
Bradley Skinner says one of his favorite roles as the new Masked Rider is traveling and promoting Texas Tech throughout the state. As far as his father Scott is concerned, Texas Tech couldn’t have chosen a better representative. more »
As one of Texas Tech’s leading food science researchers, Pawan Takhar is the personification of international expertise and cooperation within the university’s respected International Center for Food Industry Excellence. more »
