Tarleton heeler named PRCA Rookie of the Year
Tarleton State University rodeo team member Paden Bray has been named Resistol Rookie of the Year as a team roping heeler by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Category: Campus & Community
Tarleton holiday break begins Dec. 23
Tarleton State University will close all facilities for winter break beginning Monday, Dec. 23. Campuses and other operations will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.
Tarleton joins national initiative to strengthen teaching, learning
Tarleton State University this semester launched a partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to equip faculty across multiple disciplines with instructional skills shown to promote student motivation, learning and persistence. Faculty who satisfy the program requirements are awarded a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction that is co-endorsed by ACUE and the American Council on Education.
Tarleton’s Meged, Cress shine at PRCA National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas
Winning big at big events is becoming a habit for Haven Meged.
Tragedy drives Tarleton commencement speaker to career choice
A family tragedy steered Alyssa Ruffin toward what she hopes will be her life’s work. She graduates with a degree in child and family studies from Tarleton State University-Waco in 1 p.m. ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14, at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville.
TCC celebrates Tarleton partnership, shared space in downtown Fort Worth
Tarrant County College and Tarleton State University today celebrated a 25-year partnership with the opening of shared space in downtown Fort Worth.
International business grad to make Tarleton commencement address
Blake Dorsett credits his faith for turning his life around.
He came to Tarleton State University on academic probation and graduates in a few days with a 3.9 GPA and a degree in international business. He will share his life message as the keynote speaker at commencement exercises at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Wisdom Gym on the Stephenville campus.
Tarleton commencement speaker comes full circle for accounting degree
On the Tarleton State University Waco campus, Elizabeth Key is considered a non-traditional student.
She puts her educational situation in other terms.
“I would say I’ve done life backward,” she says. “I have grandchildren and I’m in college.”
Donors gift Tarleton more than $228,000 on Giving Tuesday
More than 170 donors kicked off the holiday season Tuesday with 257 gifts supporting Tarleton State University students. In total, donors gave $228,095 to benefit Tarleton colleges and student scholarships, programs and activities, shattering last year’s mark of $164,173.
Tarleton to confer more than 1,000 diplomas at fall exercises
Tarleton State University will confer more than 1,000 diplomas at fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 and 14 at Wisdom Gym on the Stephenville campus.