S5 | Episode Three | A $10K Degree

About this episode

Christie Loveless shares her journey of completing her degree through Texas Tech's $10K Degree Completion Program alongside her son.

In August 2025 Christie Loveless did something that was 40 years in the making. After leaving college in the mid-80s following a tragedy, she walked the stage as a Texas Tech University graduate in the same weekend as her son, Kolby. Texas Tech’s $10K Degree Completion Program allowed her to recognize that dream with an affordable, accelerated and flexible bachelor’s degree program. Now, she is a walking ambassador of Texas Tech Online. For more information about Texas Tech Online’s $10K Degree Completion Program: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/10K/ Learn more about Texas Tech Online: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/online/start/ Read more about Christie's story and others who have made their goals a reality through the $10K Degree Completion Program: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2024/08/adult-learners-relish-path-to-completing-the-incomplete.php

People in this episode

Guest: Christie Loveless

Topics covered

• education
• degree completion
• adult learners
• personal stories
• affordable education

Keywords

• Texas Tech University
• $10K Degree
• degree completion
• Christie Loveless
• adult education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Tech University, Texas Tech Online

Products: $10K Degree Completion Program

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