Although Davis College has expanded and progressed since that very first Pig Roast in 1927, the college’s culture of inspiring generosity through impacting the lives of students remains the same—a tradition the Isoms epitomize.
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Across the vast stretches of West Texas, small rural towns stand as testaments to resilience. At the heart of these communities, Texas Tech University cultivates a spirit of service that extends far beyond the classroom. Its graduates gain an education that prepares them to lead, innovate and give back to the places that raised them.
These Texas Tech alumni are not just returning home; they are helping to transform the future of rural Texas.
At Texas Tech University, it does not take long for students to immerse themselves in the beef supply chain. From the smell of feedlots carried by West Texas wind to the lineup of steaks on supermarket shelves, the beef industry presents itself everywhere.
Across Texas, Red Raider “field stations” serve as living classrooms and laboratories. From the historic Junction campus to the pastures of the 3 Rivers and 7R ranches, Davis College students and faculty get to put knowledge into action at these external properties.
Whether strolling Capitol Hill in high heels or backpacking mountains blanketed in wildflowers, through unique courses and programs in the Davis College, students experience education that transcends the conventional.
Faculty and staff are the heart of Davis College, says Dean Clint Krehbiel. Julann Curlee, set to retire in 2025, has been key to the college’s growth for over 20 years. Laci Hardman manages the college’s $22 million budget, and Robby Carlson supports its expanding facilities and technology.
Davis College at Texas Tech University hosts a diverse student body with unique backgrounds. International students like Lily Seaton-Cooper and military veterans like Jaci Stewart share their journeys of adaptation to college life. Non-traditional students, such as Jeff Bain, balance academics and work, finding community and support within the college.
After more than 20 years of dedicated service, Julann Curlee will retire from Texas Tech’s Davis College in August 2025. She looks forward to family time, travel, and continuing her Red Raider traditions. Curlee’s legacy of leadership and loyalty will remain a cherished part of the college’s enduring history.
Attorney David K. Waggoner, J.D., was named the 2024 recipient of the agribusiness award. Based in Hillsboro and Corsicana, Texas, Waggoner focuses his legal practice on agriculture and real estate law.
Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, a part of Texas Tech University since 1923, supports around 3,300 students with a low 14-to-1 student-to-professor ratio, enabling personal connections. The college offers scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and assistance for international students, celebrating nearly a century of dedicated service to its learners.
Texas Tech University’s Meat Judging Program stands as a distinguished sector within the Davis College of Animal Sciences […]
Texas Tech Quail is in the midst of a 5-year research project at the Pitchfork Ranch, where students and faculty are getting hands-on experience in population management.
Made possible by a generous gift from the 1687 Foundation, Ag Comm Camp participants can enter an oasis of creativity, stepping into the Promised Land of writing and photography.
The implementation of beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is increasing, and Texas Tech is leading the charge through various research efforts.
In an urbanized community, the Agri-STEM Center is a testament to the Lubbock Independent School District mission statement: “Every child, every day.” This agricultural facility provides opportunities for students to connect with each other, agriculture and industry professionals one project at a time.
E3 Farms’ success over the last eight years has its roots in Carter’s strategic farming practices that are nurtured through principles of science, innovation, and curiosity – traits necessary for crops to thrive in West Texas.
Lubbock is the epicenter for food, fiber and fuel, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance said. Yet, with agricultural production still accounting for much of Lubbock’s economy, how will the city balance its urban expansion with its farming community?
In 1925, when Texas Tech University opened its doors with four major colleges, one being the School of Agriculture, there was no way of telling the impact the college would have on not only the local region, but also the whole world.
Dean Krehbiel joined the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in January taking over the reins as dean.
The word ‘sustainability’ can mean different things to different people. In agriculture, sustainability has taken center stage when it comes to how farmers and ranchers plan to ensure the future of their livelihoods. Commodity organizations are increasingly tasked with understanding how the crops they represent can fit into the sustainability conversation.
The year is 1934 and a letter is sent home to Wellington, Texas. John Henry Baumgardner writes about the experience he is having at Texas Technological College, a school that is only 11 years old.
Program Manager for Diversity and Graduate Student Recruitment at the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, […]