{"id":773,"date":"2022-05-25T16:14:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/alumniassociation\/?page_id=773"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:26:45","slug":"a-message-from-the-taa-president","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/alumniassociation\/a-message-from-the-taa-president\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gates Are Always Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Gates Are Always Open!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The gates are always open, not just to campus, but to a lifelong community rooted in pride, purpose, and purple. As a member of the Tarleton State University Alumni Association, you’re doing more than celebrating your connection; you’re actively opening doors for today\u2019s students. Every membership helps fund scholarships that remove barriers, honor potential, and carry on the Tarleton State spirit of service and excellence. Whether you\u2019re a recent grad or a seasoned Texan, your dues help keep the Tarleton State experience alive and accessible. This isn\u2019t just a membership, it\u2019s a meaningful way to give back, pay it forward, and stay forever part of something bigger. BLEED PURPLE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Message from the President:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ed Gonzalez \u201896<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hello fellow Texans,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am honored and humbled to serve as your Alumni Association president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My journey in becoming a Texan began in the fall of 1991, just a few short years after two of my older brothers made the wonderful decision to attend Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State has always felt like home to me and many others because of the leadership team’s continued commitment to excellence. The faculty and staff treat every student as part of the family, thus making the transition from one home to another virtually seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am excited about the opportunity to continue to uphold Tarleton State\u2019s traditions of excellence and continued success. The Alumni Association Board and I look forward to serving our Tarleton State alumni for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for the opportunity to serve and share some wonderful memories with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleed Purple!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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