The Texas Tech Alumni Association will be absorbed by the university and no longer be a separate nonprofit, Lubbock Lights has learned.
An email was sent Wednesday night to alumni association employees from Lawrence Schovanec, Tech president and Curt Langford, president and CEO of the association. LubbockLights.com obtained a copy of the email.
It said “while no staffing changes are being announced today,” adding, “we want to assure you that this process is being approached with thoughtful planning, respect and an appreciation for the important role each of you plays. Your professionalism, institutional knowledge and care for our alumni are invaluable to this next chapter.”
The association, university and Texas Tech System Board of Regents have had discussions about “how we can more fully align our efforts to better serve our students, alumni and the broader Red Raider community,” it said.
LubbockLights.com reached out to Langford Thursday morning, who later directed us to a Texas Tech spokesperson. We will provide updates when possible.
CauseIQ.com, which collects information on nonprofits, said the alumni association has 32 employees, has revenues of $6.4 million (for 2023), expenses of 4.3 million, and assets of more than $19 million.
The association website said it was founded in 1927. According to the Baylor Alumni Association website, there are 20 or so independent university alumni associations nationwide.
Read the email from Lawrence Schovanec and Curt Langford
We want to share with you an important update regarding the Texas Tech Alumni Association (TTAA) and its evolving relationship with the university.
Texas Tech University and the TTAA have a long and proud history, built on a shared commitment to engaging alumni, supporting students through scholarships and advancing the mission of our institution. In that spirit, the university, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents and TTAA leadership have been in close discussion about how we can more fully align our efforts to better serve our students, alumni and the broader Red Raider community.
As a result of these conversations, the TTAA will transition to become part of Texas Tech University. This change means the alumni association will no longer operate as a separate nonprofit but will instead be integrated within the university’s structure. This alignment is intended to strengthen the impact of alumni engagement, enhance stewardship of donor-supported programs and bring greater coordination, efficiency and transparency to our shared efforts.
We are committed to preserving the programs, traditions and relationships that define the alumni experience at Texas Tech, including scholarship support, ring ceremonies and lifelong engagement opportunities. Your dedication has made these programs meaningful and enduring, and your continued involvement will be essential as we move forward.
We understand this transition raises questions. While no immediate staffing changes are being announced today, we want to assure you that this process is being approached with thoughtful planning, respect and an appreciation for the important role each of you plays. Your professionalism, institutional knowledge and care for our alumni are invaluable to this next chapter.
We will continue to keep you informed and involved throughout this transition. Thank you for all you do to support Texas Tech and its alumni.
Sincerely,
President Lawrence Schovanec, TTU
Curt Langford, TTAA President and CEO
