January 21, 2026
Winter Welcome Spotlights Queso Cook-off, Mr. Davis College Winners
'Winter Welcome is the best event to kick off the semester. This year’s queso winner will take home the coveted 'Golden Cheese Grater’ prize.'
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January 20, 2026
TAWC Water College Spotlights Research, Irrigation Tools and Climate Outlook
The program features presentations on federal conservation programs, crop‐insurance trends, advances in water technology, and the economic pressures facing producers.
January 16, 2026
PSS Alumnus Tommy Wilkins Named to Texas Produce Hall of Fame
Wilkins entered the produce industry shortly after graduating from Texas Tech, beginning a career rooted as much in the soil as in the supply chain.
January 14, 2026
Davis Researchers Win Renewed Support for Ogallala Aquifer Sustainability
'The focus of the Davis College research is to conduct long-term studies for irrigated cotton production in thermo-limited regions of the northern Texas Panhandle and Southwest Kansas.'
January 09, 2026
Davis College Strengthens Recruitment Team with Appointment of Chloe Krause
‘My experience as a Texas Tech student inspired me to give back to the institution that has shaped my academic and professional growth.’
December 17, 2025
The Man Behind the Stories...
From ground-breaking research to competitive teams to in-depth profiles of faculty, staff, and students, Norman Martin has been the man behind the camera and stories in Davis College for nineteen years.
December 15, 2025
Rural Roots, Rising Impact: Wes Shaw Embodies Thoma Scholar Promise
'Rural interests are shrinking every day. Only two percent of our population are farmers and ranchers. Someone’s got to fight for that two percent. I want to be that voice.'
December 12, 2025
Davis College Rings in the Season with Annual Christmas Gathering
Christmas Open House draws faculty and staff, along with colleagues from across campus, for what has become a familiar seasonal ritual – a gathering built around conversation and camaraderie.
December 10, 2025
PSS’s Lewis Receives Texas A&M System Regents Fellow Service Award
‘I’m honored to be recognized by the Texas A&M University System. I am more committed than ever to improving soil health and supporting agricultural resilience.’
December 05, 2025
Six PSS Faculty Researchers Make the World’s Top 2% Scientists List
'Their accomplishments speak to their own outstanding abilities in their field, but also indicate the rising prominence of Davis College in its march towards a top-ten college of agriculture.”
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