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Department of Visual Arts and Design

Designing With Purpose: Visual Arts & Design Students Create Games That Make a Difference 

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

This semester, the department of visual arts and design is proud to highlight a project that brought creativity and empathy together through meaningful hands-on work fully supported by an experiential learning fund. In an experimental media studio course, taught by …

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Department of Public Administration

Tarleton State MPA Alumnus Published

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Tristan Nugent (MPA ’23) shares insights on leadership and the growing role of higher education in the fire service through his published article in Firefighter Nation.  Tristan Nugent (MPA ’23) served …

Portrait of an alumni, Sadie Horton, holding a flute while standing indoors near a window overlooking campus.
Department of Performing Arts

Taking the National Stage 

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

From Tarleton State to an international stage, Sadie Horton has been selected for the Professional Flute Choir at the National Flute Association (NFA) Convention—an honor that places her among top flutists from …

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Department of Criminal Justice

Katherine Brown Re-Elected to Forensic Science Leadership Role

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Dr. Katherine M. Brown, Assistant Professor of Criminal justice at Tarleton State University, was appointed to a second term as a Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) trustee and re-elected as FSF vice chair Feb. …

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Department of Communication Studies

Tarleton State PRSSA Students Represent at National Leadership Assembly 

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Tarleton State University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter president Cadence Auten and treasurer Sophia Rivera attended the 2026 PRSSA National Leadership Assembly, April 10–12. During the conference, they participated in networking …

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Department of Performing Arts

Deep Reverberations: A Milestone for Tarleton State Wind Ensemble

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Under the direction of Dr. David Robinson, the 2024–25 Tarleton State Wind Ensemble has released Deep Reverberations, a new album now available on major streaming platforms.  Released on the VOCE label, …

Professional headshot of a man, Robert Shouse, wearing a purple Tarleton polo shirt smiling in front of a purple studio background.
Tarleton Public Radio

Tarleton Public Radio Welcomes New Development Director 

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Tarleton Public Radio, part of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at Tarleton State University, broadcasts community-supported public radio to the Cross Timbers region while offering hands-on training and …

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Tarleton Public Radio

An End of an Era — and the Beginning of a New Sound

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

After an impressive 15-year run, Essential Jazz aired its final episode on Feb. 3, marking the close of a program that had become a longtime favorite on KTRL 90.5 Tarleton Public Radio since …

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W.K. Gordon Industrial Museum

From One Spur to a Texas Legacy 

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by fbarron

Hugh Edmondson’s lifelong fascination with cowboy spurs began not in a museum or book, but on a working ranch. The story began with a single spur, which Hugh’s father had …

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Department of English and Languages

Department of English & Languages Celebrates Successful Inaugural Spring Tomefoolery

Posted on April 9, 2026May 8, 2026 by fbarron

The Department of English and Languages (ENLA), housed in Tarleton State University’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts, hosted its very first Spring Tomefoolery—an evening dedicated to student creativity and …

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Department of English and Languages

Department of English and Languages to Host Literary Reading with Author Stacey Swann

Posted on March 26, 2026April 9, 2026 by fbarron

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Tarleton State University Department of English and Languages will host a Literary Reading and Q&A featuring author Stacey Swann on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. …

Black circular design reading Rio Brazos Art Exhibition, March 31 through April 27, at the Dora Lee Langdon Center in Granbury, TX.
Department of Visual Arts and Design

Tarleton State Department of Visual Arts & Design Announces 28th Annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by fbarron

STEPHENVILLE, TX — The Department of Visual Arts & Design at Tarleton State University is thrilled to announce the 28th annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition, a premier showcase for …

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Department of Visual Arts and Design

Greetings from the Regenerative Aesthetics Playground Show: Tina Linville

Posted on December 23, 2025March 25, 2026 by fbarron

Tina Linville is an artist who works at the intersection of fiber, sculpture, and installation. Sheholds a BFA in Sculpture from the University of Washington and an MFA in Fibers …

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Department of Communication Studies

From Texan to HR Leader: Aissa Simmons Inspires Students in PR Courses

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by fbarron

By: Cadence Auten STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Communication Studies Department in the College of Liberal andFine Arts at Tarleton State University welcomed a very special guest recently.Students in Dr. Cessna …

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  • Designing With Purpose: Visual Arts & Design Students Create Games That Make a Difference 
  • Tarleton State MPA Alumnus Published
  • Taking the National Stage 
  • Katherine Brown Re-Elected to Forensic Science Leadership Role
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