Holly Young Sudduth met the love of her life at Texas Tech. Holly and Toby graduated and built the life they'd always dreamed about - 23 years later, it came crashing down. Today, Holly uses her podcast "Every Widow Thing" to encourage and help others through unimaginable loss. With candor, grace and a good dose of dark humor, Holly and her co-host…

The Thoma family believes in the future of small towns, it's why they created a scholarship to fuel and fund the Red Raider dream for students from those areas. Follow the journey from the very beginning of finding the first cohort of the Thoma Scholars. Visit Fearless online: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/seasons/season-four.php https://linktr.ee/t…

Nothing comes easy in rural areas, including healthcare. In this episode featuring One Health, our experts dive into the health challenges being faced by humans, animals and the environment across rural America. This is what Texas Tech’s One Health initiative is doing to solve them. Show Notes 1:09 Introduction 1:51 - Challenges Facing Rural Commun…

Scott Robertson has a vision to serve people. It's what started his foundation all those years ago and what still fuels him today. Each year, he looks to Texas Tech students and faculty to help him keep his dream alive by providing medical and infrastructure needs to rural communities in Mexico. Fearless Website: https://www.ttu.edu/fearless/season…

Texas Tech alumna Tiara Williams is living her best life. The former track and field athlete's Q&A-style social media show 'Real Talk with Tee' has taken off and catapulted her onto the biggest stage in the world: The Summer 2024 Olympics. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_realtalkwithtee/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithtee…

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves, faculty and staff at Texas Tech grapple with how it's changing the college classroom. In this episode we'll explore the challenges this technology presents and what professors and students are doing about it. Visit our website to learn more about Fearless and meet some of the characters from this season. Fol…

At Texas Tech, we’re inspiring conversations in our YouTube series Foundations. We’re bringing together experts across multiple fields to discuss important issues that impact all of us. This time, it’s about water. What happens to this agriculture-rich area if water resources dry up? What do Texas Tech researchers propose we do about it. Watch this…

For the first time, the Texas Tech Goin’ Band appeared front and center at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was a week in the Big Apple that garnered national attention and created memories that will last a lifetime.By Texas Tech University

Francis Wuensche blazed the trail that would become a Guinness World Record. This is the story of how she launched her family tradition. This story, written by Evermore Editor Glenys Young is featured in issue four, read by Allison Hirth.By Texas Tech University

There is little Texas Tech history this family has not experienced, and they have the Guinness World Record to prove it. Meet the Wuensches, a family that's proudly worn the Scarlet and Black for generations. In this episode, we explore their legacy through the eyes and voices of the people who have been part of it.…

When David Copeland graduated from Texas Tech's School of Law, he defied all odds. The first-generation college student spent his life ensuring students like him could attend college, and he's not alone; this episode features stories of generous alumni who have helped make futures possible for thousands of students.…

If you ask anyone working in higher education, the college recruitment process is very different from what it used to be. Texas Tech has embraced that challenge, turning to technology to identify the next generation of Red Raiders.By Texas Tech University

The mission of Texas Tech is to educate and graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities that enable them to contribute to the workforce. Still, finding a career after college can be a challenge, and the faculty and staff at Texas Tech are here to help make that transition as smooth as possible.…

Without student collaborators Katie Perkins and Cole Rohrbach, the story of Adventure Media 2023 wouldn’t have been the same. In this bonus episode, we sit down to talk about the memories that made this an unforgettable experience.By Texas Tech University

You may have heard of "experiential learning opportunities," but what does that mean at Texas Tech? In episode four, we'll take you on an adventure to share how some faculty have inserted their curriculum into the community and transformed how their students learn.By Texas Tech University

Creating the ideal student experience is like building a home; it should be customized to fit your needs. With more than 40,000 students at Texas Tech, finding where you fit in can be challenging, but in episode three, you'll meet the staff dedicated to helping all students find success.By Texas Tech University

They're at nearly every athletics event, leading the fans in support of our teams, but the commitment of these students goes beyond the sidelines. In episode two, learn how Texas Tech's Goin' Band from Raiderland and cheer and pom squads represent our university nationally and are essential to our most beloved traditions.…

Certain things in life go together—peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, Tom and Jerry. For Texas Tech, it's the scarlet and black or the Masked Rider and Raider Red. In the season premiere, we (re)introduce you to these beloved mascots and explore their history and influence on Red Raiders across the globe.…

At 100 years old, Texas Tech has become a world-class, internationally recognized institution. While much has changed, our traditions, values, and focus on graduating students with the skills to contribute to society remain steadfast. In season three, we celebrate Texas Tech's progress by reflecting on the past, embracing the present, and preparing…

In this bonus episode, we revisit the story of CASFER, a new research facility on campus that garnered the largest National Science Foundation grant in Texas Tech history earlier this year. Its plans to create cheaper, cleaner, more sustainable fertilizer could be transformative for farmers. Level Up is going inside the research to discover more ab…

"It wasn’t just about writing papers anymore; it wasn’t just about graduating students. It was about taking that knowledge and creating intellectual property.” -John Schroeder, Director, National Wind Institute. What happens after a groundbreaking discovery? Because of people like Cameron Smith, inventions have a life beyond a Texas Tech lab. Camer…

From colonizing to commercializing, a local beekeeper is buzzing about the production of West Texas honey. What started as a hobby for one Texas Tech alumnus became a passion for promoting the value of honeybees in the region. Plus, university researchers have honed in on a sector of Texas' economy that's growing... on the vine.…

The South Plains is the largest cotton-producing region in the world. With more than three million acres dedicated to the crop, there's no question that it's the fiber of our life. And at Texas Tech, researchers are leveraging the area's emphasis on cotton to explore the plant's entire life cycle, from a more weather-tolerant seed to uncovering a n…

Climate change. It's a subject that garners varying opinions. Is it real? What should we do about it? Who should we look to for answers? From atmospheric to social science, Texas Tech faculty are investigating all facets of our climate, including extreme weather patterns and their impacts on our health, and even how we process topics like climate c…

Campus researchers are using their work to shape future generations in unexpected ways. For instance, recovering addicts and troubled youth benefit from animation skills learned in a Texas Tech Animation-Making Workshop research lab, and young adults with autism are learning to navigate parenting and relationships thanks to the Burkhart Center for …

Many university researchers have spent their careers focused on clean energy, including using radar technology to make wind farms more efficient. And more than five decades after a tornado tore through Lubbock, Fearless looks at how that devastating storm impacted the work of two faculty in two different departments.…

In this episode, we dive into how Texas Tech's Davis College faculty are taking their work beyond campus borders. How a girl from West Texas became the highest-ranking female in agriculture, using her discoveries to navigate important conversations about food safety. We'll also introduce you to Tate Corliss, whose involvement in Raider Red Meats be…

At Texas Tech, we talk a lot about research. But did you ever wonder how that research impacts you? What about how it affects our state, our nation, even the world? In season two of Fearless, we talk about the transformative research going on at Texas Tech and share stories of what motivates those doing the work.…

At Texas Tech, we talk a lot about research. But did you ever wonder how that research impacts you? What about how it affects our state, our nation, even the world? In season two of Fearless, we talk about the transformative research going on at Texas Tech and share stories of what motivates those doing the work.…

A return to normal may take a while. But we’re committed to getting there. As the Delta variant of COVID continues to grip our country, we will continue to fight to return to pre-pandemic normalcy. That’s when we will truly be able to appreciate a comeback from COVID.By Texas Tech University Office of Communications & Marketing

It’s the small things. This episode highlights how good people performed great tasks to help their neighbors pull through. The city of Lubbock worked together to provide essential equipment for essential workers, and it all started on the Texas Tech campus.By Texas Tech University Office of Communications & Marketing

As the global pandemic wears on, the dangerous side of isolation begins to take shape. During the months of navigating stay-at-home orders, dozens of individuals on campus were working to ensure emotional health remained a top priority. Meanwhile, many local business owners fought to stay afloat, even after months of locked doors.…

It took a village to make the transition to online learning possible and this episode features dozens of people who used their unique skills to make it happen. While the stay-at-home orders posed challenges in professional and personal lives, students, faculty, and staff were able to adapt. From university research to creative classroom content and…

This episode is for the sports lover. Texas Tech Athletics transitioned from a multimillion-dollar program to suffering one of the greatest losses of revenue in recent history. Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt, along with coaches and student-athletes share their disappointment and frustration as seasons were forced to end early. Seasons, budgets and…

In this debut episode, we relive the first moments of the pandemic with city and campus leaders. How, despite their initial feelings of shock and fear, individuals came together for the campus community. We explore how Texas Tech facilitated the first lab in the state to test COVID-19 samples and the hectic planning to bring home study abroad stude…

In season one, we’ll focus on Texas Tech’s comeback from COVID-19. Join us each week as we uncover how Red Raiders turned the trials of a global pandemic into triumph.By Texas Tech University Office of Communications & Marketing