{"id":14284,"date":"2026-06-15T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=14284"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:09:22","slug":"first-gen-files-ronique-caldwell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/first-gen-files-ronique-caldwell\/","title":{"rendered":"First Gen Files: Ronique Caldwell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cTarleton State is a place where you can truly find your community and grow into who you want to become. There are so many opportunities to get involved, whether that\u2019s through student organizations, leadership roles, or campus events, and those experiences make a lasting impact beyond the classroom.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronique Caldwell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State Alumna, Class of 2024 | First Generation Graduate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Each and every <\/em>Texan who forges their path here at Tarleton State University embarks on a different journey. Whether that journey includes finding one\u2019s self or creating lifelong relationships with those around them, each student\u2019s time on campus changes them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Tarleton State alumna and first generation student Ronique Caldwell, her journey included finding herself, finding her village and finding a permanent home at Tarleton State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, raised in The Colony, Texas, Caldwell chose to attend Tarleton State after attending Texan Orientation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI chose Tarleton State because it was the perfect fit for me in terms of distance, cost, and class sizes. I am a first-gen student, so I didn’t know much about colleges, but when I toured Tarleton State during Orientation and went to Duck Camp, I knew it was the perfect school for me,\u201d Caldwell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once on campus, Caldwell knew that making her mark would begin with getting involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her time, she was an active member of the Black Student Union (BSU), Anime Club, ASL Club and served as a Tarleton Transition Mentor (TTM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy involvement in B.O.L.D had the greatest impact on my college experience. Through B.O.L.D, I built lasting relationships, connected with students from a wide range of backgrounds, and found a strong sense of community. I also had the opportunity to be mentored by Shaquinnsha Hillard, who played a key role in my personal and professional growth. Through these experiences, I developed skills that have prepared me for both the workplace and life beyond college,\u201d Caldwell said.\u00a0
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In May 2024, Caldwell crossed the commencement stage after earning her B.S. in General Business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, commencement did not mark the end of Caldwell\u2019s Tarleton State journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI serve as an Editorial and Creative Services Specialist at Tarleton State Fort Worth. In this role, I manage marketing efforts across multiple outreach locations, including Fort Worth, Waco, Online, and Extended Education, with occasional support for RELLIS-Bryan. My work focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies tailored to each audience while maintaining consistency with Tarleton State\u2019s brand,\u201d Caldwell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In her day-to-day life, this looks like creating content on various social media platforms for the Tarleton State Fort Worth<\/a>, Tarleton State Waco<\/a> and Tarleton State Online<\/a> accounts.\u00a0(Give them all a follow!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her favorite part of the job is creating content and taking photos at campus events. The ability to actively engage with her audience is what fuels Caldwell\u2019s passion for the job.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c I love seeing students interact and capturing these moments so that future Texans can see how exciting Tarleton State is,\u201d Caldwell said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She accredits a lot of her success to the skills she learned while working on campus as a student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy time at Tarleton State strongly prepared me for this role. As an education major, I learned how to connect with student audiences, and after transitioning to business, I strengthened my communication skills and gained experience with professional tools. Through the JTAC Newspaper and my internship with Student Engagement and Success, I developed skills in content creation, event marketing, and teamwork that directly apply to my current position,\u201d Caldwell shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since graduating from Tarleton State University, Caldwell\u2019s greatest accomplishments have included moving away from home to live independently and managing over 10 social media platforms in her job\u2019s day to day operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I could tell future Texans one thing, I would tell them that Tarleton State is the place where you can truly find your community and grow into who you want to become. There are so many opportunities to get involved, whether that\u2019s through student organizations, leadership roles, or campus events, and those experiences make a lasting impact beyond the classroom,\u201d Caldwell said.\u00a0
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Ready to start your journey here at Tarleton State University?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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