School of Financial Planning - Texas Tech University

🎉 40 Years of Excellence — Let’s Celebrate! 🎉

We are gearing up for a milestone moment as we celebrate 40 incredible years of the School of Financial Planning at our Fall Opportunity Days Event! ✨ The excitement is building:

🎆 Fireworks? ✅ Approved
🗓Schedule? ✅ Posted
📍 Dates? ✅ Locked in

This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of legacy, impact, and the future of financial planning.

🚨 Registration details and naming opportunities are coming soon—don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Stay tuned.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/pfp/Opportunity_Days/index.php

We had the best time celebrating our outstanding seniors, Lexi Hartman (APF) and Harley Mikus (PFP), at the College of Health & Human Sciences Outstanding Senior Awards! 🎉

Your leadership, dedication, and passion have made just a lasting impact on our program and everyone around you. We are so proud of all you've accomplished and grateful for the hard work, positivity, and example you've shared throughout your time here.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! We can't wait to see all the amazing things ahead for both of you, and don't forget to come back and visit us! 😊

What an unforgettable day! Last Friday’s graduation ceremony was extra special as we celebrated our incredible graduates while acknowledging the School’s 40 years of history.

From honoring our outstanding students to being inspired by our special guest speakers, Evan J. Smith and Alton Walker, the room was filled with incredible energy and deep connection. We also had a moving, full-circle moment: We recognized the graduates of 2020, represented by AJ Bunn, whose commencement celebrations were impacted by the pandemic.

To our newest alumni: You are now part of a 40-year legacy of changemakers. We are so proud of you. Now make your mark and come back anytime!

We’re excited to share some great news from the Faculty Honors Convocation Reception at Texas Tech University!
Three of our faculty members were recognized for their outstanding contributions, and we couldn’t be prouder. Their hard work, passion, and commitment to students and giving back truly make a difference.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Reiter, Dr. James, and Dr. Browning on this special achievement. We’re lucky to have them in our community!

We’re proud of Dr. Jared Pickens, CFP®, for representing the Texas Tech University School of Financial Planning at the FPA DALLAS/FORT WORTH Chapter Meeting as part of the Sponsor Spotlight!

Dr. Pickens represented the School of Financial Planning and engaged with professionals across the DFW financial planning community. We value opportunities to engage with industry leaders and contribute to the continued growth of the financial planning profession.

Thank you to the FPA Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter for the opportunity to connect and collaborate!

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We are incredibly moved and proud to announce that we have officially reached our fundraising goal for the TTU Seth Rains Memorial Scholarship!

Because of your overwhelming generosity, Seth’s legacy will live on at Texas Tech University forever. This scholarship will serve as a permanent tribute to his spirit, supporting future Red Raiders as they pursue their dreams, just as Seth did.

To everyone who donated, shared our posts, and told stories of Seth: Thank you. You did not just reach a financial target; you built a bridge for students who need a helping hand.

Wreck ‘em, forever. 👆🔴⚫️

Texas Tech Day of Giving is HERE! 👆

Today, we’re coming together to honor someone very special. The Seth Rains Memorial Scholarship was created to remember Seth and to support students in the Personal Financial Planning program who share his passion and drive.

We want to make sure the next generation of Red Raiders has the support they need to succeed. Whether it’s $10 or $100, your donation directly impacts a student's life and keeps Seth’s memory alive in the halls of the PFP School. 🔴⚫️

Join us in giving back:
📍https://dayofgiving.ttu.edu/campaigns/seth-rains-memorial-scholarship

Let’s make this the biggest Day of Giving yet! Please share this post to help us get the word out.

Who's ready?!
Opportunity Days return to Lubbock on September 23-25, 2026!
Three days of connection, learning, and career growth for students, alumni, and employers. This year is extra special as we celebrate 40 years of the School of Financial Planning and its legacy of shaping future financial planners. Spread the word and save the date! More details coming soon!