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The TrUE Scholars program supports first-year and current TTU students through the entire continuum of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) during their time at TTU. The program recruits, trains, and launches talented students into marquee experiences designed to set them apart.

Emerging Research Scholars Calendar of Events: Fall 2025

Our website is currently under construction!

We are excited for the 2025-2026 TrUE Scholars Program and all the exciting changes that are coming!

As we navigate on going changes please refer to all previously sent messages to your TTU email! See below for a log of our most recent communication.

Communications Log

Legacy Scholars

(anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025)

Toreadors - anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025

7/23/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026: Toreador Research Experience Group Assignments! 
8/27/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026 Toreador Welcome and Orientation Information!

Matadors - anyone accepted as a Toreador or Matador before summer 2025

8/4/2025; Subject Line: Important Updates for Legacy TrUE Scholars (Matadors)
8/19/2025; Subject Line: TrUE Scholars 2025-2026 Matador Welcome, Research Partnership Sign-ups, and Program Updates

Research Scholars

(anyone accepted this summer and all future students)

Emerging Research Scholars - anyone accepted this summer and all future students

7/1/2025; Subject Line: Fall 2025 TrUE Scholar Emerging Scholar Acceptance Notification (Action Required!)
7/1/2025; Subject Line: Spring 2026 TrUE Scholar Emerging Scholar Acceptance Notification (Action Required!)

Associate Research Scholars

Update: 2025-10-03