TTU Chinese Language and Culture

Hsuan Yu (Bethany) Chen, our Chinese instructor, will begin her new position as a full-time Chinese Language Teacher at Ramirez Elementary School in Lubbock, Texas, starting in Fall 2026. Chen Laoshi received her master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Tech in May, 2026 and worked as a Graduate Part-Time Instructor of Chinese for two years in Chinese program. Bethany is a wonderful teacher who connects naturally with students and creates engaging learning experiences. Her passion for education and commitment to student success have made her a valued member of our Chinese program.

We are especially proud that Bethany is the fifth full-time Chinese teacher from the Texas Tech University Chinese Program to join Lubbock ISD. Supporting local schools by preparing highly qualified Chinese language educators has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of our program.

Congratulations, Bethany! We wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter in Fall 2026.

Classical & Modern Lang & Lit Tech Chinese Language and Culture Association

🎉 Congratulations to Alexandro DeHoyos on receiving the 2026 TTU Asian Studies Scholarship!
Majoring in Chinese Language and Area Studies with minors in Asian Studies and Political Science. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and excited to see what he accomplishes next!

🎉 Congratulations to Kenna Billings on receiving the 2026 TTU Asian Studies Scholarship!
Majoring in English with minors in Chinese and International Studies, Kenna continues to demonstrate outstanding academic dedication and global perspective. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and look forward to all she will accomplish in the future!

Congratulations to our former Chinese minor TingZeng Wang@on earning his PhD from The University of Texas at Austin—wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter!

Congratulations to Amelia Xie on being accepted into the 2026 National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society!
A Chinese major and current AP and IB Chinese teacher at Lubbock High School, Amelia is making an impact both in and beyond the classroom. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Sydney Caro on being accepted into the 2026 National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society!
As a Biology and Chinese double major and a pre-med student, Sydney brings together science and language in an impressive way. So well deserved!

Congratulations to Colin Sobol on being accepted into the 2026 National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society!
As a Chinese major, Colin has shown consistent commitment and enthusiasm in learning Chinese. We are excited to see what’s ahead!

Congratulations to Alexandro DeHoyos on being accepted into the 2026 National Collegiate Chinese Honor Society!
A Chinese major with minors in Asian Studies and International Relations, Alexandro continues to show strong dedication to language and global learning. So proud of you!