Triplets Graduate From Texas Tech Together, All Earning Degrees in Media and Communication

Some stories feel like they were sewn straight from the fabric of Heaven. Stitched together by time, tradition, and the God-woven threads of family legacy, as these triplets graduate from Texas Tech together, all earning degrees in media and communication. In the lives of Cate, Ava, and Truman Crawford, who just walked across the graduation stage at Texas Tech University, the very place where their grandparents, Joe and Betty, met decades ago.

It’s more than tassels and diplomas. It’s generational full-circle grace—a God-given moment when past and present clasp hands in Lubbock’s warm wind and hearts remember where love first bloomed.

Individuality Mattered to the Family

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“When we first toured the university together, it just made sense, even though we never thought we’d all end up at the same school,” Cate said. But sometimes, God has a way of gently unfolding what we didn’t plan into exactly what we needed.

The triplets grew up in Round Rock, Texas, under the gentle, intentional parenting of Clark and Amanda Crawford, who always emphasized that though they were born together, their individuality mattered.

“Growing up was really fun,” Cate said. “Our parents were the best and we had a really fun, but individual experience for each of us… really focusing on yes, we are triplets, but we’re also our own individuals.”

Each Had a Different Calling Within Media and Communication

That’s the kind of wisdom that lets roots grow deep while branches reach wide, because each of the three pursued their own calling within the College of Media & Communication. Truman graduated in public relations and strategic communication management. Ava found her place in creative media industries, while Cate embraced digital media and professional communication.

“The fact the college had so many diverse programs that we all found something we like, says a lot,” Truman shared. And it does. It says something about the beauty of difference in unity, of siblings who cheer for each other in every lane they run.

They Shared the Big Moments

They’ve shared all the big moments—learning to ride bikes, turning sixteen, celebrating high school milestones. “We’ve kind of gone through everything together in life,” Truman reflected. “To have another monumental step in our life that we’ve all been able to do together, I think for all of us, it’s really valuable.”

And in that, there’s a quiet, sacred echo of what family is meant to be—walking each other home through every season, through laughter and learning, through the dust and delight of life in Lubbock.

Funny enough, it all started with Truman.

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Truman Decided to go There First

“Truman really wanted to go to Tech, so we all went to tour as a family, and I think Ava and I were a little hesitant,” Cate admitted. “My perception of Lubbock was there was a lot of dust and that was pretty much it.”

But love has a way of rewriting what you see—because once they stepped onto campus and met with advisors, it clicked into place. “When we got to Lubbock and did the full tour and spoke with advisors, it felt like the perfect fit,” Cate said.

After the Triplets Graduate, they Head in Different Directions

And maybe that’s how God works sometimes—He leads us to places we didn’t expect, just so we can discover the parts of our story we didn’t know were waiting for us.

Now, their paths unfold in different directions. Truman already graduated six months ago and now serves under Senator Brian Birdwell on the border security committee at the Texas Senate. Cate will be returning to the Texas Workforce Commission as a campaign coordinator. Ava is headed to Austin with hopes of shaping her future in content creation.

It’s the Timing of God

“We’re just really excited and we’re gonna miss Texas Tech,” Cate said. “But I think it’s a good thing we’ll miss it, cause that means it’s meant so much to us over the last four years.”

And you can almost picture it—Joe and Betty, somewhere in the stands, hand in hand, hearts full. Watching the legacy of their love walk boldly across a stage they once stood on.

It’s more than a coincidence. It’s the sweet, sacred timing of a God who weaves generations into grace. Who lets roots run deep, and lets grandchildren stand tall in places their grandparents once stood—because love, when it’s sown in faith, always finds its way home.

And this? This is holy ground in cowboy boots and graduation caps.

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“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Psalm 33:11

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Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. She lives in Minden, Nebraska with her kids, high school sweetheart, and three cats who are her entourage around the homestead. She is a former award-winning journalist with over 2,000 articles published. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. You can find her on GodUpdates, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Hello Darling, Focus On The Family, and in Brio Magazine. Connect with her at www.HeatherRiggleman.com or on Facebook.