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Upcoming Events
June 4 – Summer I classes begin
July 9 – Summer II classes begin
August 5-16 - The 33nd Texas International Cotton School (More Information)
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In the Spotlight
Texas viticulture certificate program application window opens on June 1
Next fall the state’s thriving grape and wine industry will have a new group of trained professionals in the pipeline thanks to a program known as the, ‘Texas Viticulture Certificate Program.’ But before anyone can even gaze on a grape, they’ll need to apply to the program.
Top students, faculty highlight CASNR Honors Banquet at Merket Center
Outstanding students, staff and faculty from across Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were honored Friday (Apr. 26) at its annual Honors Banquet at the Merket Alumni Center in Lubbock. Sponsored by the Ag Council, the event featured a variety of honors.
Nod to Nature; CASNR students, staff and faculty advance Arbor Day message
Among the many student groups set to give nature a nudge on Arbor Day this Friday (Apr. 26) are members of Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Agri-Techsans recruiting group and its Ambassadors for Agriculture, which is dedicated to spreading the story of American agriculture and opportunities.
Tech Plant and Soil Science Department Adds Turfgrass Expert Joseph Young
An experienced golf course and sports turf management researcher has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Plant and Soil Science, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Joseph Young officially stepped into new his teaching and research post on Jan. 1.