Texas Tech Donors Gave $109.9 Million in 2021 Fiscal Year

October 14, 2021

From the opening of the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine to new scholarships and facilities, donor generosity continues to advance Texas Tech

Texas Tech University donors contributed more than $109.9 million to the university in the 2021 fiscal year, the Office of Advancement announced today. This support plays a critical role in sustaining and advancing Texas Tech's commitment to student opportunities and success and research excellence.

“In a year that began with uncertainty, Texas Tech alumni and supporters continue to generously invest in higher education and meaningful research,” said Byron Kennedy, vice president for the Office of Advancement. “A phenomenal number of people are passionate about our students, employees and programs.”

A large portion of these donations helped provide scholarships for 17,118 students, enabling more students to pursue higher education and become part of the Texas Tech network.

“We are extremely grateful for our alumni and friends who have shared their generosity with Texas Tech,” said Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec. “They enhance the value of the Texas Tech education and student experience. Their continued support strengthens the Texas Tech brand and the stature of our university.”

Donations that contributed to the $109.9 million funded scholarships, campus improvements, academic and spirit programs, research and athletics. Highlights of the 2021 fiscal year's contributions from generous donors include:

The fiscal year for the Texas Tech Office of Advancement runs from Sept. 1, 2020, through Aug. 31, 2021.

To learn more about giving opportunities to Texas Tech, contact the Office of Advancement at (806) 742-2211 or give.ttu.edu.

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A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions.

Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition.

Quality students need top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly revered pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics but prides itself on being able to focus on each student individually.

The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.

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The Office of Research and Innovation is tasked with facilitating excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity for Texas Tech students, faculty and staff. The office promotes an academic environment embracing creativity, curiosity, innovation, diversity, ethics and integrity.

Among other programs, the OR&I supports responsible and safe conduct of research, faculty development and recognition, interdisciplinary collaborations, externally sponsored research, partnerships with industry and community stakeholders, international research collaboration and the application of research for the benefit of society. The OR&I promotes a culture of creative expression, discovery, innovation and collaboration with the goal of advancing Texas Tech's status as an elite national research university.

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