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Department of Agricultural Education & Communication / Faculty / In the News

Tarleton State Center for Rural Resilience Hosts Agromedicine Conference Session for DO Students, Highlighting Rural Health and Agricultural Risks

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by swdmcelyea

By: Dr. Jean Lonie and Dayton McElyea Tarleton State’s Center for Rural Resilience hosted 30 doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) students from the University of North Texas Health Science Center …

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Alumni / Department of Agricultural Education & Communication / Faculty

Honoring a Legacy: The Life and Impact of Charlie Stenholm—Capturing the Stories of a Changemaker in Agriculture and Policy

Posted on April 1, 2025 by swdmcelyea

A changemaker locally and nationwide, former United States Representative and Tarleton State alumnus Charles (Charlie) Stenholm has left a legacy in both the agricultural policy industry and the Tarleton community. …

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Agricultural Education / Department of Agricultural Education & Communication / Faculty / In the News / Retirement

Tarleton State University Celebrates Dr. Ted Ford’s 50+ Years of Service Upon Retirement

Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by jpartin

Tarleton State University proudly honors Dr. Ted Ford, a cornerstone of the institution’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, as he retires after an extraordinary career spanning more than five …

Alumni / Department of Agricultural Education & Communication / Department of Animal Science / Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / Faculty

Welcoming New Faculty

Posted on August 27, 2024September 11, 2024 by jpartin

Dr. Luke Linhoff – Assistant Professor, Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources

Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / Faculty / Grant / Research

WNR Faculty Receive USDA Scientific Cooperation and Research Program Grant

Posted on August 3, 2024September 9, 2024 by jpartin

Drs. Darrel Murray, T. Wayne Schwertner, and Adam Mitchell, Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources (WNR), and Dr. Jim Muir, Texas A&M AgriLife, received a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign …

Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / Faculty

Wildlife and Natural Resources Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotion

Posted on July 18, 2024September 9, 2024 by jpartin

Congratulations to the following faculty members from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources on their well-deserved tenure and promotion to Associate Professor: Dr. Hemanta Kafley and Dr. Darrel Murray, …

Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / Faculty / Retirement

Retirement: Dr. Donald McGahan

Posted on April 29, 2024May 6, 2024 by jpartin

Donald G. McGahan accepted an offer to be Assistant Professor starting the Fall of 2008, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015, and Professor in 2022. During Dr. McGahan’s time …

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Retirement: Dr. Ashley Lovell

Posted on April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by jpartin

As I look back on my journey, from being the first in my family to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture at Tarleton State College in 1967 to …

Agricultural Education / Department of Agricultural Education & Communication / Faculty / Grant / Students

Tarleton State University to Launch Uniquely Texas Podcast Celebrating Agriculture and Agricultural Communities Across the State

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by jpartin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State University has been awarded $100,000 to develop a podcast highlighting specialty crops in the state of Texas. The podcast will bring to life the uniqueness, …

Department of Animal Science / Faculty

Dr. Rafael Martinez joins Animal Science

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by jpartin

Tarleton State University’s Department of Animal Science has announced Dr. Rafael Martinez as a new faculty member. His dedication to equine reproduction and performance, cultivated through his academic journey, brings …

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Associate Dean Tarpley Completes Seminary Degree

Posted on February 1, 2024March 6, 2024 by jpartin

In December of 2023, Rudy Tarpley, Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources completed the M.A. in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in …

Department of Animal Science / Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / In the News / Updates

Welcoming New Faculty

Posted on August 31, 2023November 12, 2025 by keegan

With the start of a new academic year, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources would like to welcome our new faculty members! Animal Science also welcomes Mr. James Cano …

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Department of Wildlife & Natural Resources / In the News / Research / Students

Tarleton COANR Attends Annual Meeting of the Texas Bison Association

Posted on June 26, 2023November 12, 2025 by keegan

Written By: David Johnston The Texas Bison Association held their 2023 annual meeting June 9-10 in Waco, Texas. Tarleton’s Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources attended from June 9-10 to …

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Department of Animal Science / In the News

Animal Science Welcomes New Associate Professor

Posted on February 17, 2023November 12, 2025 by keegan

Dr. Jessica Leatherwood is a recent addition to the faculty in the Department of Animal Science at Tarleton State University where she serves as an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator. …

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Department of Animal Science

Animal Science Welcomes New Professor

Posted on February 8, 2023November 12, 2025 by kyle

Dr. Edward Webb was appointed as professor of Animal Science at Tarleton State University in January 2023. The degrees he has obtained are Bachelor of Science in Agriculture(Animal Science), Bachelor …

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Agricultural Communications hires Instructor

Posted on November 22, 2022November 12, 2025 by keegan

Written By: Aspen Hoover Taylor Kennedy has completed her first semester at Tarleton State University working for the Department of Agricultural Education & Communication. She currently teaches five courses in …

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