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…)

Courtney Meyers has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. She began her teaching and research duties on Aug. 1. (more…)

Four students from Texas Tech University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences gained valuable international experience this summer as they taught a series of special horsemanship clinics in Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. (more…)

After what seemed like the shortest summer break ever, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ students are heading back to school in just a few weeks. A number of activities for returning students are on tap, including a triumph of tradition known as Ag Fest and the always yummy annual homecoming breakfast. (more…)

Students and cotton industry experts from nine countries will meet Aug. 11 at Texas Tech University’s Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute as the 28th session of the Texas International Cotton School begins. (more…)

Officials with Texas Tech University’s Department of Plant and Soil Science are set to unveil a new biotechnology-ready greenhouse at the school’s Quaker Avenue Research Farm, northeast of the main campus. Construction on $300,000 facility began in June and is scheduled to wrap up in early September. (more…)