Donor Impact
Chair of Rural Education at Texas Tech Established by a Generous Donation
The Prentice Farrar & Alline Ford Brown Foundation has been a dedicated supporter of rural education initiatives in the College of Education.
Empowering Futures Through Philanthropy: Strickling Senior Leaders Scholarship Recipients
In November 2023, Texas Tech University’s College of Education announced the Strickling Senior Leaders program. This scholarship program grants all College of Education students a $1,000 scholarship during their senior year. Thanks to the dedication and generosity of Ben and Roxane Strickling, these students will be supported as they begin their journeys as educators for students across the country.
How the Burkharts’ Grandson Motivated Them to Help Others
Jere Lynn and Jim Burkhart’s perseverance to find help for their autistic grandson inspired them to found the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research.
College of Education Gift offers Immediate Impact
Roxane and Ben Strickling have made a gift to the College of Education and created the Strickling Senior Leaders program, which will provide a $1,000 scholarship to every senior in the college.
Read more on Texas Tech Now:
- Strickling Family Gift Will Impact Every Texas Tech College of Education Student
- Roxane and Ben Strickling’s gift is setting up future leaders for immediate success
Lubbock racer revs up pledge drive for Burkhart Center
Fueled by a personal desire to serve the autism community, Lubbock racing enthusiast Bryant Blakemore transformed his adventure at a legendary Nevada off-road race into a generous contribution to Texas Tech University's Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research.
Texas Tech receives $1.5M gift to continue addressing rural teacher shortage
After a successful first year, West Texas Rural Education Partnership received a $1.5 million gift from the Prentice Farrar Brown & Alline Ford Brown Foundation to continue addressing a shortage of qualified teachers across rural West Texas.
Texas Tech launches large-scale effort to address teacher talent needs in West Texas
In an effort to provide a long-term, systemic solution to a shortage of high-quality educators in rural West Texas schools, Texas Tech University's College of Education is establishing the West Texas Rural Education Partnership – an alliance of West Texas universities, community colleges and school districts that will collaboratively recruit and prepare educators specifically for rural classrooms in the region.
$1.4 Million TEA grant continues tuition-free principal residency program
Texas Education Agency (TEA) awarded $1.4 million in grant funds to a group of school districts to partner with Texas Tech University's College of Education on an innovative, tuition-free principal residency program.
Impactful Interactions
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Barbara La Duke's passion for her teaching career and the education at Texas Tech that prepared her for success has led her to give back to the College of Education in an inspiring way.
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