Carl and Marilynn Thoma partnered with Texas Tech to create the Thoma Scholars program for rural students. Their generosity provides a groundbreaking scholarship for students from the Oklahoma Panhandle, Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico who have shown exceptional academic and leadership accomplishments.

With a continued commitment to thinking beyond West Texas, Texas Tech DFW is more than a symbol of expansion. Positioned strategically in Irving, Texas—the state's largest metropolitan area—the site serves as a hub for education, innovation and community engagement. Tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, TTU DFW will offer hybrid degree programs, academic resources and cutting-edge meeting spaces.

Ben and Roxane Strickling felt the need to make a difference in the lives of future teachers and did so with a generous gift to the College of Education. Their financial support will make an immediate impact on the lives of every teacher candidate in the college, with each senior in the TechTeach program receiving $1,000 to help them as they finish their degree.

Terry and Susan Lyons made a significant gift to the School of Accounting in the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business. The gift will provide comprehensive support to students in what is now known as the Terry Lyons School of Accounting by funding scholarships, research and industry outreach.

In 2023, the university launched Raider Success Hub, a holistic approach to student success. With a system intentionally designed to provide proactive advocacy for students, the resources available through Raider Success Hub make it a one-stop shop for Texas Tech students looking for help.

For the third straight year and the fifth time since 2014, Texas Tech was recognized as one of the Great Colleges to Work For^®. Thanks to high ratings in job satisfaction, professional development and more, the university was one of just 42 institutions in the nation listed as part of the Honor Roll.

The tradition of success for Texas Tech's Ranch Horse Team continued in 2023 with a third straight national title. With a sweep on individual national champions in the Non Pro, Limited Pro and Novice divisions as well as the top individual performer overall, the Ranch Horse Team's accomplishment was nothing short of dominant.

Texas Tech continued its tradition of being a military-friendly campus and in 2023 earned a ranking from “Military Times” in its “2023 Best for Vets Colleges.” The annual comprehensive ranking of best schools for military service members and veterans placed Texas Tech in the top 10% of schools nationally for the culture of support fostered on campus.

Clint began as dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources in January 2023. A Kansas native, he grew up on a diversified farm. Clint brings extensive experience in ruminant nutrition and health as the former assistant head of the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University.

In August 2023, Roland began as dean of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. He came to Texas Tech from the University of California, Davis, where he held the position of executive associate dean of engineering as well as associate dean of graduate studies and associate dean for facilities and capital planning.

Lubbock ISD and Texas Tech partnered to bring the LISD AgriStem building to campus. The state-of-the-art facility benefits LISD's agriculture students while bringing added resources and opportunities for Texas Tech students as both mentors and researchers.

In November, Texas Tech paid tribute to our heroes by cutting the ribbon on the Military Wall of Honor, which recognizes eight honorees who were killed in action or distinguished themselves on the battlefield, and the Military & Veterans Tribute Walk, which comprises a brick and paver walkway dedicated to all service members who attended Texas Tech.

In January, Texas Tech became the first university in the nation to raise the mast on a full-scall oilwell drilling rig on campus. Located at the East Campus Oilfield Technology Center, the rig offers students in the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering a unique training opportunity.

Opened in October, the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center provides an immersive indoor and outdoor ranching experience for all ages guided by the famous character of Hank the Cowdog. The exhibit melds holograms, video projections and simulation tables with hands-on ranching experiences.