In 1951, Texas A&M University opened an adjunct campus at Junction, and for several years, the site was used as a college preparatory and research center.
University and community-college partnerships were established, and local academic teaching sites were founded in donated or leased space in the Fredericksburg and Marble Falls.
While Texas A&M owned and operated the Junction campus, the site was used for summer training of the Aggie football team under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.
Texas Tech University Center at Junction hosts both graduate and undergraduate degrees through on-site and distance education.
The campus is available for use by student organizations, faculty groups, and researchers from Texas Tech and other institutions, including state and federal agencies.
Red Raider Camp is a three-day and two-night event intended to prepare incoming Texas Tech students for college life.