PM Show Hr 2 | Texas Tech Chancellor Brandon Creighton on Restructuring Academics

In this episode of The Michael Berry Show, host Michael Berry welcomes Brandon Creighton, the newly appointed chancellor of Texas Tech University, to discuss the institution's rapid rise and transformative academic reforms. Creighton, a former Texas state senator, outlines Texas Tech's strategic pivot away from identity-based academic programs like those centered on sexual orientation and gender identity, emphasizing a return to rigorous, workforce-focused education. He highlights major wins in athletics, research, and fundraising—citing record donations from alumni like Gary Peterson, Cody Campbell, and John Sellers, as well as a landmark $1.3 billion lawsuit victory by alumnus Mark Lanier against Facebook and Google. The conversation dives into Texas Tech’s groundbreaking partnership with NVIDIA, giving the university access to the world’s most advanced AI chips, and its growing influence in veterinary medicine, law, nursing, and agricultural sciences. Creighton also champions the university’s innovative online education programs, which serve adult learners and tradespeople, and underscores Texas Tech’s role as a model for academic integrity and public service. The episode closes with a lighthearted exchange about Creighton’s dream playing career as a defensive back or shooting guard, symbolizing his deep connection to the Red Raiders’ culture.