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Tarleton Sophomore Accepted for A&M DRUMR Research

Posted on April 27, 2021 by keegan

Sophomore Ashley Plasencia has been accepted into the Texas A&M College of Medicine DRUMR program

The Developing and Readying Underrepresented Minority Researchers Summer Research Program has received a National Institute of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) grant to provide exposure, training and mentoring for under-represented minority students, one from each Texas A&M University System school.

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Campus & Community

Tarleton Hosts NIRA Regional Finale at Lone Star Arena

Posted on April 21, 2021 by keegan

Rodeo fans in the “Cowboy Capital” can enjoy three days of high-energy college rodeo April 22-24 when the 55th annual Tarleton Stampede comes to Lone Star Arena in Stephenville.

Academics & Research

Tarleton Inks Pact with CFBISD for Admissions, Scholarships

Posted on April 20, 2021 by keegan

Tarleton State University and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District have agreed to a partnership designed to lend a hand to CFBISD seniors who want a college education.

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Academics & Research

Tarleton Associate Professor Named SWPA President-elect

Posted on April 20, 2021 by keegan

Tarleton Associate Professor Dr. Thomas Faulkenberry has been named President-elect of the Southwestern Psychological Association, the affiliate organization of the American Psychological Association.

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Tarleton Raises $301,461 on Fifth Annual Giving Day

Posted on April 20, 2021 by keegan

Tarleton State University raised $301,461 from 746 donors on its fifth annual Giving Day, April 13, in support of its mission to boost research, student learning and scholarships.

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Relatives Endow Dr. Ken and Virginia Dorris Memorial Scholarship Fund

Posted on April 14, 2021 by keegan

Relatives of the late Dr. Ken D. Dorris Sr. and his wife have established a scholarship to honor their parents as a living memorial that will support student-athletes on the Tarleton State University rodeo team.

Academics & Research

Tarleton, Weatherford College Agreement Benefits Transfer Students

Posted on April 13, 2021 by keegan

Tarleton State University and Weatherford College have agreed to participate in a national prototype to boost educational opportunities for transfer students who graduate from two-year schools.

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Tarleton Increasing Student Access with Texas College Bridge Partnership

Posted on April 13, 2021 by keegan

Tarleton State University is making it easier for high school students to pursue an academic degree, thanks to a partnership with Texas College Bridge, an online readiness site in math and English.

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Academics & Research

Tarleton, Langdon Center Revive Rio Brazos Exhibition for ’21

Posted on April 13, 2021 by keegan

The Rio Brazos Annual Juried Art Exhibition is back, after a year off for the pandemic.

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Arts & Events

Tarleton Observatory’s Star Party Canceled

Posted on April 12, 2021 by keegan

The virtual star party, planned for Friday, April 16, at the Tarleton State University observatory, has been canceled due to weather concerns.