Early mornings and full days have been a constant in Claire Shelton’s life. From early morning feeding growing up to early morning classes now, her 6:30 a.m. alarm has been set the whole time.
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Conner Chambers recalled the day their local veterinarian came out to the ranch to check the cattle. He motioned Chambers over to show him how he was completing the pregnancy check on their cow. Grinning ear to ear with excitement, it was at that moment he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life working with animals.
“Use the community, whether it’s your peers, professors, or people in town,” Coffelt said. “You get to know people, and all of a sudden, things fall in your lap.”
The HLSR helps 156 undergraduate students and eight graduate students in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Out of the 156 undergraduate students, 45 of those students have been awarded $35,988 from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Endowed Scholarship, which was established in 1978.
Brandon Sagraves is a wildlife biology major who describes his time at Texas Tech University as the best experience of his life.
The year 2007 brought above-average rainfall across the South Plains. Cole and Kyla Hamilton of Hamilton Farms in Shallowater, Texas, were at ease knowing their farming operation was 100% irrigated and their outlook was optimistic. But the West Texas weather can be unforgiving.
Women supporting women in agriculture is vital for growth within the industry.
In high school I never pictured myself calling Lubbock home.
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Dedication is the word that commonly describes the Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team.
West Texas native, Monica Craven, joined the faculty team at Texas Tech University in January of 2022.
Alex Yack is the senior director of development for the Davis College. Alex has been in the department since 2021 and continues to help students grow while helping donors understand just how much theyhelpful they are.
Jake Burke is a NRM student in the Davis College who loves the outdoors and being in new environments.
Yoder decided to come to Texas Tech University in the fall of 2020. She now counts it a blessing to cheer on the Texas Tech All-Girl Cheer team, while pursuing a degree in animal science through the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Sarah Hollers did not know what doors might close after leaving her position as a wildlife officer to raise her two nieces and nephew. But a new door opened when she was tapped to serve as the first Department of Natural Resource Management Academic Advisor at her alma mater, Texas Tech University.
Reynolds is a first-generation college student and is currently a junior agricultural economics student at Texas Tech University.
Fueled by faith and his desire to grow the Lord’s kingdom, Brendan Scott dedicates much of his free time to assisting with college and youth ministries.
Laura Fischer, Ph.D., assistant professor of agricultural communications in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Nathan Gill Ph.D., a Colorado-native, joined the Natural Resources Management Department faculty as an assistant professor in 2019. His main focus is on fire ecology with the goal to increase awareness of the dangers and threats of wildfires.
Kersey, Colorado native Ashlyn Ochsner’s devotion for the cattle business led her to Texas Tech University’s animal science program.
Maci Wisdom, a Peaster, Texas native, began her college career at Texas Tech University in the Fall of 2020 to pursue a degree in Animal Science with a concentration in pre-med.
Blake Mills has always strived to further his understanding of servant leadership, leading by serving others. The Center Point, Texas native has spent his time at Texas Tech University accordingly, by enveloping himself in opportunities such as the next-level leadership institute, the Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement.
Leadership and community development are at the core of what Jason Headrick, an assistant professor in agricultural leadership at Texas Tech University, teaches every day in his classroom.