Alumni Association

Events, Programs & Awards

ALUMNI ACADEMIC FORUM

The Alumni Academic Forum was initiated in 1993 by the Tarleton Alumni Association with the support of Tarleton's then President, Dr. Dennis McCabe. The goal of the program was to recognize the outstanding graduates of each of the University's academic colleges and allow them the opportunity to interact with current students in a classroom setting. Each academic college is represented by two alumni who spend their morning in the classroom and are introduced at noon at the Alumni Academic Forum Luncheon. Individual plaques representing the honorees are on display in the offices of the academic deans.

O.A. GRANT EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

The O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Award was created in memory of Dr. O.A. Grant, who was a Tarleton Social Sciences faculty member from 1948 until 1987. Former student and colleagues created the award bearing his name in recognition of his decades of service in the classroom. Grant was honored as an Outstanding Educator in America, selected by the Tarleton Alumni Association as a Distinguished Faculty member and was named as Professor Emeritus by the Texas A&M University System.

CLYDE H. WELLS/TARLETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF CLASSIC

The Clyde H. Wells/Tarleton Alumni Association Golf Classic will be celebrating its 20th year in the spring of 2010.

TARLETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Scholarships are presented to the Tarleton students based on evaluations by the Tarleton Alumni Association Board of Directors.

SILVER TAPS CEREMONY

The Silver Taps Ceremony is a long-standing tradition held to honor any faculty, staff, students and alumni who have passed away during the previous year. The ceremony is a joint effort between the Reserve Officer Training Corps and the Tarleton Alumni Association.