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Tarleton State Ranked No. 1 in Nation for First Time in Program History

Posted on October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by jpartin

Republished from Tarleton State Athletics. STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State Football is the No. 1 ranked team in the country. On Monday, the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and Stats Perform …

Tarleton State University's class ring sculpture stands prominently on the Stephenville campus.
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Tarleton State Demonstrates Continued Growth in THECB Doctoral University Peer Group

Posted on October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 by jpartin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University continues to showcase its strength in doctoral education and research, meeting all four criteria for the Doctoral Universities classification in the Texas Higher Education …

President Dr. James Hurley stands with family of the late Darrell W. Brown during the dedication of the Darrell W. Brown Alumni and Friends Reunion.
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Homecoming Reunion Tradition Renamed in Honor of Darrell W. Brown

Posted on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 by jpartin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A cherished Homecoming tradition at Tarleton State now bears the name of a man who dedicated himself to bringing Texans together. During a special ceremony Saturday, Oct. …

Four people stand beside the Beta Gamma Sigma key monument outside Tarleton State's Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
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Beta Gamma Sigma Key Statue Unveiled at Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by jpartin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A new symbol of academic excellence and leadership now stands at Tarleton State University’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business following the unveiling and dedication of a …

Tarleton State President, Dr. James Hurley and MCC President, Dr. Johnette McKown.
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25 Years of Partnership, Progress Celebrated at Tarleton State Waco

Posted on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by jpartin

WACO, Texas — A quarter-century of educational opportunity and community partnership took center stage Wednesday as Tarleton State University and McLennan Community College (MCC) celebrated 25 years of collaboration at …

Tarleton State graduate wears veteran sash at ceremony.
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Resource Day for Veterans, Military Families Planned in Fort Worth 

Posted on October 15, 2026October 12, 2026 by jdouglas

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University’s Division of Global, Community and First-gen Initiatives, the Division of External Operations and United Way of Tarrant County will collaborate for United in …

Attendees gather at State of Higher Education Forum.
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Higher Education Forum Highlights Power of Community Partnerships

Posted on October 14, 2026October 9, 2026 by jdouglas

Leaders from higher education and industry gathered for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, hosted by The Business Press at The Fort Worth Club. Tarleton State University President Dr. …

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Men’s, Women’s Teams Capture Six Titles at Weatherford College Rodeo

Posted on October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 by ehellmund@tarleton.edu

WEATHERFORD, Texas — Tarleton State University men’s and women’s rodeo team competitors captured first place in several events last weekend in the Weatherford College Lone Star Region Rodeo, held Oct. …

Purple Poo member gets the crowd going in Homecoming Parade.
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Annual Tarleton State Homecoming Parade Set for Oct. 17 

Posted on October 13, 2026October 17, 2026 by jdouglas

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Students, alumni and community members are invited to celebrate tradition and Texan spirit at the annual Tarleton State University Homecoming Parade Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. and …

Texans put their "States Up" at last year's bonfire.
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Tarleton State Memorial Bonfire Returns With Free Shuttle Service 

Posted on October 12, 2026October 17, 2026 by jdouglas

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The annual L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire will blaze once again this Friday, Oct. 16. The bonfire event, part of Tarleton State’s ongoing Homecoming Week itinerary, will be …

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