{"id":780,"date":"2023-09-01T16:48:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T16:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/125\/?page_id=780"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:07:37","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/125years\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About 125"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A6CmRMpNGYs?si=XK2laYAUaioOuZgL\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<p>For 125 years, Tarleton State University has stood as a beacon of academic excellence and community engagement, weaving a rich tapestry of tradition and innovation. Since its founding in 1899, Tarleton State has grown from a humble institution to a vibrant university, nurturing generations of students to become leaders in their fields. From its picturesque campus in Stephenville, Texas, Tarleton has expanded its reach, offering a broad variety of programs and opportunities to students from all walks of life. Through its commitment to student success, research, and service, Tarleton continues to shape the future, honoring its past while embracing the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. 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