Dr. Shannon Hankhouse has been named director of Tarleton State University’s Waco outreach center on the campus of McLennan Community College. An assistant professor of criminal justice, she joined Tarleton in 2004.
The Texas High Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has approved new degree programs for Tarleton State University’s outreach centers in Fort Worth and Waco.
Thanks to a $2.1 million Upward Bound grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Tarleton State University will continue to assist 95 potential first-generation college students from high schools in Stephenville, Comanche, De Leon, Dublin, Huckabay, Iredell, Gustine and Lingleville.
The 13th annual American Astronautical Society (AAS) CanSat Competition takes place at Tarleton State University June 9 through 11, with 40 college and university teams from around the world vying for top honors.
An appropriations bill sent by the Texas Legislature to Gov. Greg Abbott over the weekend could provide a net operating general revenue increase of just more than $4 million for Tarleton State University and $10 million to replace storm-damaged buildings at the school’s agricultural center.
Tarleton State University awarded 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Dwain Mayfield an honorary doctorate of humane letters during today’s commencement ceremonies for his involvement with students and his philanthropic support.
A half-dozen extraordinary students are among the 1,449 graduates of Tarleton State University this weekend. They have overcome poverty, tragedy and personal challenges to reach their educational goals.