Almost two dozen of Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources best and brightest were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor societies, today (Apr. 9) at the Allen Theater on the university campus. more »
Texas Tech’s rodeo teams roped and rode to second place honors over the weekend at the Western Texas College in Snyder, highlighted by strong individual performances in barrel racing, bull riding and calf roping. more »
Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources kicks off its annual ‘Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness Week’ on Sunday (Apr. 21) with a number of events and activities planned throughout the week to showcase the college’s departments and student organizations to the campus community. Featured events include the Ag Olympics and the CASNR Honors Banquet. more »
Top academic standouts from Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were recognized as 2012-2013 Dean’s Scholars today (Apr. 5) at the university’s International Cultural Center. The awards, funded by various donations to the college, are based on academic excellence as well as leadership, character and citizenship. more »
With world population expected to grow nearly a third by 2050, agricultural production will need to increase by approximately 70 percent to meet the needs of 9 billion people around the world. As incomes are projected to increase in developing countries around the globe, the demand for high-value plant-based products, as well as livestock and dairy products, is expected to skyrocket. more »
Scott Burris, an associate professor with Texas Tech’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, has been tapped for one of this year’s Professing Excellence Awards. The honor was presented at a special ceremony today (Mar. 20) at the Red Raider Lounge in the university’s Student Union Building. more »
The question of where to go to college was hardly a question for Savannah Leonard. Since she could remember, the Sonora native wanted to go to Texas Tech University. Her grandfather, both parents and her older brother brought home degrees from Tech. more »
