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"Texas Tech's Oldest Living Quarterback"
As you might imagine, Buster "B.J." Melton, who just turned 100 in October, has quite a few stories to tell.
Check out some of the tales from his life and playing career at the link below.
https://bit.ly/49qCnKP
As you might imagine, Buster "B.J." Melton, who just turned 100 in October, has quite a few stories to tell.
Check out some of the tales from his life and playing career at the link below.
https://bit.ly/49qCnKP
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Texas Tech's Oldest Living Quarterback"
As you might imagine, Buster "B.J." Melton, who just turned 100 in October, has quite a few stories to tell.
Check out some of the tales from his life and playing career at the link below.
https://bit.ly/49qCnKP
As you might imagine, Buster "B.J." Melton, who just turned 100 in October, has quite a few stories to tell.
Check out some of the tales from his life and playing career at the link below.
https://bit.ly/49qCnKP
When you walk into Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria, you immediately feel the community.
For Michael Flores and his family, pouring heart and soul into their food is at the core of how they've strengthened those bonds.
🎥⬇️ "Heartbeat of the Pit"
https://youtu.be/OkEqfKLqyDI
For Michael Flores and his family, pouring heart and soul into their food is at the core of how they've strengthened those bonds.
🎥⬇️ "Heartbeat of the Pit"
https://youtu.be/OkEqfKLqyDI
December 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When you walk into Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria, you immediately feel the community.
For Michael Flores and his family, pouring heart and soul into their food is at the core of how they've strengthened those bonds.
🎥⬇️ "Heartbeat of the Pit"
https://youtu.be/OkEqfKLqyDI
For Michael Flores and his family, pouring heart and soul into their food is at the core of how they've strengthened those bonds.
🎥⬇️ "Heartbeat of the Pit"
https://youtu.be/OkEqfKLqyDI
For more than six years now, Toni Brock has served as one of the casting directors for a series called “The Chosen."
To say she's had a successful career is an understatement, and she knows how far she's come since her days as a theater major at Texas Tech.
https://bit.ly/4qrOjC2
To say she's had a successful career is an understatement, and she knows how far she's come since her days as a theater major at Texas Tech.
https://bit.ly/4qrOjC2
December 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
For more than six years now, Toni Brock has served as one of the casting directors for a series called “The Chosen."
To say she's had a successful career is an understatement, and she knows how far she's come since her days as a theater major at Texas Tech.
https://bit.ly/4qrOjC2
To say she's had a successful career is an understatement, and she knows how far she's come since her days as a theater major at Texas Tech.
https://bit.ly/4qrOjC2
In 1980, Rattlesnake Canyon was donated to Texas Tech. The walls are adorned with breathtaking Pecos River-style rock murals, but consistent flooding and erosion are degrading them.
Red Raiders are helping to document these findings before they're lost to time forever.
https://bit.ly/4951BNH
Red Raiders are helping to document these findings before they're lost to time forever.
https://bit.ly/4951BNH
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In 1980, Rattlesnake Canyon was donated to Texas Tech. The walls are adorned with breathtaking Pecos River-style rock murals, but consistent flooding and erosion are degrading them.
Red Raiders are helping to document these findings before they're lost to time forever.
https://bit.ly/4951BNH
Red Raiders are helping to document these findings before they're lost to time forever.
https://bit.ly/4951BNH
The Texas state legislature has allocated $24 million to Texas Tech for the expansion of the West Texas Mesonet and creation of an advanced weather prediction system.
The goal is to provide real-time information to provide the best courses for action on the ground.
https://bit.ly/4j1URVa
The goal is to provide real-time information to provide the best courses for action on the ground.
https://bit.ly/4j1URVa
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Texas state legislature has allocated $24 million to Texas Tech for the expansion of the West Texas Mesonet and creation of an advanced weather prediction system.
The goal is to provide real-time information to provide the best courses for action on the ground.
https://bit.ly/4j1URVa
The goal is to provide real-time information to provide the best courses for action on the ground.
https://bit.ly/4j1URVa
Community is important to Emma Rodriguez. It's something she found in the Army and something she's experienced among Red Raider Nation.
Check out her story on Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
Check out her story on Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Community is important to Emma Rodriguez. It's something she found in the Army and something she's experienced among Red Raider Nation.
Check out her story on Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
Check out her story on Fearless Unscripted, available on our YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/fearlesstexastechpodcast
Sara Martinez has been an advocate since she was 5 years old. She had to be.
This is the story of how a scholarship at Texas Tech has done more than just fund her education; it’s unlocked an opportunity to help others through their darkest moments.
https://bit.ly/4j1pR7Z
This is the story of how a scholarship at Texas Tech has done more than just fund her education; it’s unlocked an opportunity to help others through their darkest moments.
https://bit.ly/4j1pR7Z
December 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sara Martinez has been an advocate since she was 5 years old. She had to be.
This is the story of how a scholarship at Texas Tech has done more than just fund her education; it’s unlocked an opportunity to help others through their darkest moments.
https://bit.ly/4j1pR7Z
This is the story of how a scholarship at Texas Tech has done more than just fund her education; it’s unlocked an opportunity to help others through their darkest moments.
https://bit.ly/4j1pR7Z
“Being in college at 16 is pretty cool, I’d say.”
Boston O'Hair has already finished high school through Texas Tech K-12 and is enrolled as a sophomore in college.
Being able to set his own pace while taking high school courses has Boston racing toward his future.
https://bit.ly/3XYv6f2
Boston O'Hair has already finished high school through Texas Tech K-12 and is enrolled as a sophomore in college.
Being able to set his own pace while taking high school courses has Boston racing toward his future.
https://bit.ly/3XYv6f2
December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“Being in college at 16 is pretty cool, I’d say.”
Boston O'Hair has already finished high school through Texas Tech K-12 and is enrolled as a sophomore in college.
Being able to set his own pace while taking high school courses has Boston racing toward his future.
https://bit.ly/3XYv6f2
Boston O'Hair has already finished high school through Texas Tech K-12 and is enrolled as a sophomore in college.
Being able to set his own pace while taking high school courses has Boston racing toward his future.
https://bit.ly/3XYv6f2
From Texas Tech to Hollywood ⭐️
As a set designer and art director, Jann Engel has helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-known movies.
That journey began in Texas Tech's Design program, where the qualities she needed to build a successful career were mastered.
https://bit.ly/4qaq7Un
As a set designer and art director, Jann Engel has helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-known movies.
That journey began in Texas Tech's Design program, where the qualities she needed to build a successful career were mastered.
https://bit.ly/4qaq7Un
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From Texas Tech to Hollywood ⭐️
As a set designer and art director, Jann Engel has helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-known movies.
That journey began in Texas Tech's Design program, where the qualities she needed to build a successful career were mastered.
https://bit.ly/4qaq7Un
As a set designer and art director, Jann Engel has helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-known movies.
That journey began in Texas Tech's Design program, where the qualities she needed to build a successful career were mastered.
https://bit.ly/4qaq7Un
“That is the type of research that is going to get lots of national attention once completed."
Aiday Sikhova is the first faculty member from the Department of Economics to earn federal funding through the National Science Foundation.
https://bit.ly/4aP2z2S
Aiday Sikhova is the first faculty member from the Department of Economics to earn federal funding through the National Science Foundation.
https://bit.ly/4aP2z2S
December 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“That is the type of research that is going to get lots of national attention once completed."
Aiday Sikhova is the first faculty member from the Department of Economics to earn federal funding through the National Science Foundation.
https://bit.ly/4aP2z2S
Aiday Sikhova is the first faculty member from the Department of Economics to earn federal funding through the National Science Foundation.
https://bit.ly/4aP2z2S
Leif Hardwick tried college, multiple times, but struggled with a lack of drive and a clear end goal in sight.
The asynchronous, eight-week structure of courses in Texas Tech's Online+ program was perfect for him, and once he found his path, everything else fell into place.
https://bit.ly/4aSkbuG
The asynchronous, eight-week structure of courses in Texas Tech's Online+ program was perfect for him, and once he found his path, everything else fell into place.
https://bit.ly/4aSkbuG
December 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Leif Hardwick tried college, multiple times, but struggled with a lack of drive and a clear end goal in sight.
The asynchronous, eight-week structure of courses in Texas Tech's Online+ program was perfect for him, and once he found his path, everything else fell into place.
https://bit.ly/4aSkbuG
The asynchronous, eight-week structure of courses in Texas Tech's Online+ program was perfect for him, and once he found his path, everything else fell into place.
https://bit.ly/4aSkbuG
Dr. Ann Thompson's gift took a tremendous weight off Luisa Saenz's shoulders. One day, Luisa hopes to pay it forward and help someone like her.
This is Sharing Gratitude at Texas Tech.
It starts with a gift and opens the door to endless possibilities. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/campaign
This is Sharing Gratitude at Texas Tech.
It starts with a gift and opens the door to endless possibilities. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/campaign
December 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Dr. Ann Thompson's gift took a tremendous weight off Luisa Saenz's shoulders. One day, Luisa hopes to pay it forward and help someone like her.
This is Sharing Gratitude at Texas Tech.
It starts with a gift and opens the door to endless possibilities. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/campaign
This is Sharing Gratitude at Texas Tech.
It starts with a gift and opens the door to endless possibilities. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/campaign
Going from a town of less than 300 to a university of more than 42,000 can be a big change.
It has been worth it for Shea Payne, who plans to use her degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management to reopen a local restaurant that closed during the pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3XOG6eM
It has been worth it for Shea Payne, who plans to use her degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management to reopen a local restaurant that closed during the pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3XOG6eM
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Going from a town of less than 300 to a university of more than 42,000 can be a big change.
It has been worth it for Shea Payne, who plans to use her degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management to reopen a local restaurant that closed during the pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3XOG6eM
It has been worth it for Shea Payne, who plans to use her degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management to reopen a local restaurant that closed during the pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3XOG6eM
Charise Taylor had no intentions of attending college. After reaching a point where she needed a change, she decided to try college one semester at a time.
While the journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding, and this weekend, she crosses the finish line to graduate.
https://bit.ly/4rQcATG
While the journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding, and this weekend, she crosses the finish line to graduate.
https://bit.ly/4rQcATG
December 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Charise Taylor had no intentions of attending college. After reaching a point where she needed a change, she decided to try college one semester at a time.
While the journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding, and this weekend, she crosses the finish line to graduate.
https://bit.ly/4rQcATG
While the journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding, and this weekend, she crosses the finish line to graduate.
https://bit.ly/4rQcATG
One of our favorite nights of the year ❤️🎄🖤
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
One of our favorite nights of the year ❤️🎄🖤
A trip down memory lane as we prepare for the 67th Carol of Lights Celebration.
From it's humble beginnings in 1959 to the grand spectacle it is today, we are ready to celebrate the holidays with you, Texas Tech style!
From it's humble beginnings in 1959 to the grand spectacle it is today, we are ready to celebrate the holidays with you, Texas Tech style!
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A trip down memory lane as we prepare for the 67th Carol of Lights Celebration.
From it's humble beginnings in 1959 to the grand spectacle it is today, we are ready to celebrate the holidays with you, Texas Tech style!
From it's humble beginnings in 1959 to the grand spectacle it is today, we are ready to celebrate the holidays with you, Texas Tech style!
"My feet have wound up in this place by taking a bet on myself. If this is the start of it, I can't wait for what's next."
Hear more of Hannah's account of her journey across the Middle of America in Chasing The Plains.
Available on our YouTube channel or at the link below.
youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
Hear more of Hannah's account of her journey across the Middle of America in Chasing The Plains.
Available on our YouTube channel or at the link below.
youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"My feet have wound up in this place by taking a bet on myself. If this is the start of it, I can't wait for what's next."
Hear more of Hannah's account of her journey across the Middle of America in Chasing The Plains.
Available on our YouTube channel or at the link below.
youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
Hear more of Hannah's account of her journey across the Middle of America in Chasing The Plains.
Available on our YouTube channel or at the link below.
youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
It's almost time for Carol of Lights 😍🎄🎉
We'll see you Sunday night at 6:30!
We'll see you Sunday night at 6:30!
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It's almost time for Carol of Lights 😍🎄🎉
We'll see you Sunday night at 6:30!
We'll see you Sunday night at 6:30!
Check out this story on how Texas Tech assistant professor Kyle Roberson is using tonies — a screen-free audio system — to help incarcerated parents connect with their kids through literacy.
https://bit.ly/3M0klpC
https://bit.ly/3M0klpC
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Check out this story on how Texas Tech assistant professor Kyle Roberson is using tonies — a screen-free audio system — to help incarcerated parents connect with their kids through literacy.
https://bit.ly/3M0klpC
https://bit.ly/3M0klpC
A lifelong love of politics has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for Andrew Hughes, whose journey from Texas Tech to the youngest deputy secretary in the history of the Department of Housing & Urban Development in Washington, D.C., is the stuff of a movie script.
https://bit.ly/4oljUDP
https://bit.ly/4oljUDP
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A lifelong love of politics has turned into the opportunity of a lifetime for Andrew Hughes, whose journey from Texas Tech to the youngest deputy secretary in the history of the Department of Housing & Urban Development in Washington, D.C., is the stuff of a movie script.
https://bit.ly/4oljUDP
https://bit.ly/4oljUDP
11 Texas Tech student researchers were brought together for a high-stakes experiment that could be the future of particle physics research.
They traveled to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland, to test a new type of particle detector.
https://bit.ly/3LU28Kj
They traveled to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland, to test a new type of particle detector.
https://bit.ly/3LU28Kj
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
11 Texas Tech student researchers were brought together for a high-stakes experiment that could be the future of particle physics research.
They traveled to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland, to test a new type of particle detector.
https://bit.ly/3LU28Kj
They traveled to CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland, to test a new type of particle detector.
https://bit.ly/3LU28Kj
What happens when a Texas Tech professor dreams up a 3,500 mile, 15 day motorcycle route across the Great Plains?
For students in Creative Media Industries, it became the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is Chasing The Plains. Watch today on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
For students in Creative Media Industries, it became the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is Chasing The Plains. Watch today on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What happens when a Texas Tech professor dreams up a 3,500 mile, 15 day motorcycle route across the Great Plains?
For students in Creative Media Industries, it became the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is Chasing The Plains. Watch today on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
For students in Creative Media Industries, it became the opportunity of a lifetime.
This is Chasing The Plains. Watch today on our YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/G82fsUK76Hw
Annette Addo-Yobo followed an unlikely route to law school when she was crowned Miss Texas in 2024.
She's now using her skills acquired along the way, and the adversity she's faced, to become an advocate for others.
https://bit.ly/4ikwzFO
She's now using her skills acquired along the way, and the adversity she's faced, to become an advocate for others.
https://bit.ly/4ikwzFO
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Annette Addo-Yobo followed an unlikely route to law school when she was crowned Miss Texas in 2024.
She's now using her skills acquired along the way, and the adversity she's faced, to become an advocate for others.
https://bit.ly/4ikwzFO
She's now using her skills acquired along the way, and the adversity she's faced, to become an advocate for others.
https://bit.ly/4ikwzFO
Texas Tech's Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management & Manufacturing has received $1.25 million in funding from Google.org to research AI data center load management.
https://bit.ly/49vP1J5
https://bit.ly/49vP1J5
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Texas Tech's Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management & Manufacturing has received $1.25 million in funding from Google.org to research AI data center load management.
https://bit.ly/49vP1J5
https://bit.ly/49vP1J5
Defended home turf 😤
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Defended home turf 😤