Carena Fay
Master of Business Administration
Carena Fay went from doubting if college was right for her to graduating with her
MBA in May – her third degree in as many years.
Jovani Armendariz
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Life had other plans when Jovani Armendariz wanted to be a veterinarian. But through
wearing many hats, he will earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas Tech
this May.
Sophia Ortiz
Bachelor of General Studies
After overcoming childhood cancer, Texas Tech Online graduate Sophia Ortiz had the
flexibility to use the pageant system as a platform to promote her foundation.
Rafael Morales
Bachelor of General Studies
This Red Raider balanced life and family with determination and relentlessness to
earn a diploma and broaden his impact.
Crawford Triplets
College of Media and Communication
Ava, Truman and Cate knew they wanted to attend Texas Tech, but they didn’t plan to
all graduate together from the same college.
Austin Byrd
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Austin Byrd will take more steps needed to provide specialty care that’s unavailable
in West Texas.
Kasey Cochran
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
This architecture student started college in Lubbock but soon realized her calling
was on the border.
Ivory Villegas
Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
Ivory Villegas struggled during his first years at Texas Tech. Then he took an internship
that ignited his passion for petroleum engineering and established him as a department
leader.
Madison Quesnel
Bachelor of Sciences, Human Sciences
Madison Quesnel struggled to find resources for birth moms who placed their baby for
adoption. She is changing that through her newly formed organization, Building Grace.
Carena Fay
Master of Business Administration
Carena Fay went from doubting if college was right for her to graduating with her
MBA in May – her third degree in as many years.
Jovani Armendariz
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Life had other plans when Jovani Armendariz wanted to be a veterinarian. But through
wearing many hats, he will earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas Tech
this May.
Sophia Ortiz
Bachelor of General Studies
After overcoming childhood cancer, Texas Tech Online graduate Sophia Ortiz had the
flexibility to use the pageant system as a platform to promote her foundation.
Rafael Morales
Bachelor of General Studies
This Red Raider balanced life and family with determination and relentlessness to
earn a diploma and broaden his impact.
Crawford Triplets
College of Media and Communication
Ava, Truman and Cate knew they wanted to attend Texas Tech, but they didn’t plan to
all graduate together from the same college.
Austin Byrd
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Austin Byrd will take more steps needed to provide specialty care that’s unavailable
in West Texas.
Kasey Cochran
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
This architecture student started college in Lubbock but soon realized her calling
was on the border.
Ivory Villegas
Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering
Ivory Villegas struggled during his first years at Texas Tech. Then he took an internship
that ignited his passion for petroleum engineering and established him as a department
leader.
Madison Quesnel
Bachelor of Sciences, Human Sciences
Madison Quesnel struggled to find resources for birth moms who placed their baby for
adoption. She is changing that through her newly formed organization, Building Grace.
Carena Fay
Master of Business Administration
Carena Fay went from doubting if college was right for her to graduating with her
MBA in May – her third degree in as many years.
Jovani Armendariz
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Life had other plans when Jovani Armendariz wanted to be a veterinarian. But through
wearing many hats, he will earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas Tech
this May.
Sophia Ortiz
Bachelor of General Studies
After overcoming childhood cancer, Texas Tech Online graduate Sophia Ortiz had the
flexibility to use the pageant system as a platform to promote her foundation.
