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Contact UsJul 11, 2024
Earlier this month, PSS's Scott Longing wrapped up the launch of an innovative inaugural ‘FFA Entomology BugShop,' a three-day workshop that brought together teachers from across the state...
tags: Events
Jul 10, 2024
Rosalyn Shim - associate professor of plant breeding and genetics within the Department of Plant & Soil Science - is part of a cohort of 32 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation (two of whom are from the Davis College) to be named to the 2024 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows...
tags: Announcements, Awards, Faculty
Jul 3, 2024
The Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute, in conjunction with the Lubbock Cotton Exchange, will host the 43rd session of the Texas International Cotton School from Aug. 5-15 in Lubbock. The High Plains program features classes, lectures, tours and hands-on interaction in all phases of cotton production, harvesting, ginning, classing, testing, preparation and processing...
tags: Events, Announcements
Jun 28, 2024
Davis College leaders took a moment this week to recognize an important and innovative line of research within the college, known as the Grand Challenges Catalyst Grant Program. The effort is made possible through a generous contribution from Gordon Davis, a longtime supporter and former faculty member within the college...
tags: Faculty, Casnr, Announcements, Research
Jun 6, 2024
The viticulture certificate program is designed for wine industry entrepreneurs and prospective vineyard managers seeking comprehensive knowledge of viticulture principles and commercial grape production practices. The application period closes August 31, and the program is expected to begin in mid-September...
tags: Announcements, Opportunities
May 9, 2024
“The Davis College Faculty Fellows Development Program is an academic year-long program with monthly meetings that cover a wide range of topics. We believe that addressing important topics helps new faculty start their career path and successfully integrate into Davis College and Texas Tech University...”
Apr 30, 2024
Standout students and faculty from across Texas Tech's Davis College were honored on Friday as part of its annual Honors Banquet at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center...
Apr 30, 2024
“Dr. McKenney was a mentor and leader who made all of us who have known her more successful. She was a pioneer in distance education and always had an open door when we had questions or needed to visit...”