These people allow Davis College to continue to grow as one of the leading agricultural colleges in the nation.  Davis College is recognized as a center of excellence in teaching and learning. With 28 degree programs, highly qualified faculty and staff, and excellent facilities, Davis College provides students with a full range of academic resources and opportunities.

FACULTY

Recognitions of current Davis College faculty for teaching, research and outreach excellence include:

• 14 members in the Teaching Academy
• 19 recipients of the President's Excellence in Teaching Award
• 17 New Faculty Award recipients
• 7 recipients of the President's Academic Achievement Award
• 2 recipients of the Spencer A. Wells Faculty Award
• 5 recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award
• 2 recipients of the Departmental Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Teaching Academy (Plant and Soil Science and Agricultural Education and Communications)
• 3 Horn Professors
• 3 Hemphill-Wells New Professor Excellence in Teaching Award recipients
• 6 Barnie E. Rushing, Jr., Faculty Distinguished Research Award recipients
• 6 recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award
• 8 recipients of the President's Excellence in Academic Advising Award

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Davis College is known for producing graduates with a strong work ethic who have the ability to think creatively and analytically in solving disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems. Degree offerings include 10 bachelor and 12 masters programs, along with six doctoral programs. The college often leads the university in the percentage of classes taught by professors. Davis College faculty rank among the highest at the university on faculty and course evaluations. Separately, Davis College is a campus leader in distance education with one undergraduate, five masters and one doctoral distance degree programs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Davis College maintains one of the largest scholarship programs among the colleges at Texas Tech. Typically, one of every three students receives a scholarship. Students in Davis College earn scholarships totaling $6.3 million (Texas Tech University Institutional Scholarships) and $2.6 Million (Additional funding from donors outside of Texas Tech University), with many receiving scholarships. To apply, visit ApplyTexas. Deadline: February 1.

DAVIS COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS

One hundred years ago, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources was established as one of Texas Tech University's first colleges. Since then, alumni of Davis College have continued to make a meaningful impact on agriculture locally, nationally and globally. Davis College invites you to become actively involved in the college. In today's world, the college simply couldn't function, nor could our students have many of the opportunities available to them, without your support. Through scholarships, professorships, program support and unrestricted gifts, our alumni and friends truly make a difference in students' lives. For more information contact the Davis College Office of Development and Alumni Relations at (806) 742-2802 or Make a Gift.