Dr. Morri Hartgraves, a long-time Levelland resident and Texas Tech University professor, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Mortar Board Award. He is widely recognized for his instruction in Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology and commands the elite Cadaveric Anatomy and Physiology course at the Texas Tech Medical School. The award recognizes educators who embody the Mortar Board Society’s pillars which includes scholarship, leadership and service. Nominees are selected through a rigorous process by campus administrators, faculty colleagues, and students. Dr. Hartgraves is shown at the award ceremony with pre-med student Hannah Cheatham. (Photo courtesy of TTU)