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Purple Poo Celebrated With Statue on Tarleton State Campus

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 by jpartin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s beloved Purple Poo spirit organization was commemorated on campus with the unveiling of a new statue in Heritage Park Saturday after the Homecoming Parade. Tarleton …

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Statewide Summit Co-hosted by Tarleton State’s Center for Rural Resilience

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by priddle

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s Center for Rural Resilience recently co-hosted the inaugural Rural Resilience Summit, bringing together leading experts from across The Texas A&M System and beyond. The two-day …

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Tarleton State Celebrates Tradition With Annual Homecoming Parade

Posted on October 14, 2025October 22, 2025 by rjohnson1

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University invites the community to join in a vibrant celebration of tradition and Texan pride at its annual Homecoming Parade Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. …

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Tarleton State Providing Free Shuttle Service to L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire

Posted on October 13, 2025October 22, 2025 by rjohnson1

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The annual L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire will ignite Friday at the Tarleton Agriculture Center, and the university will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the festivities …

A group of masked students known as the "purple poo" stand in front of a large bonfire with homecoming signs.
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Homecoming Week at Tarleton State Promises Full Schedule of Traditions

Posted on October 9, 2025October 23, 2025 by rjohnson1

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Preparations are in full swing as Tarleton State University readies a plethora of traditions and events for students, faculty, staff and alumni to take part in during …

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2025 State of the University: Texan Made at Tarleton State

Posted on October 2, 2025October 22, 2025 by brian

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — In his annual State of the University address today, Tarleton State University President Dr. James Hurley highlighted enrollment growth, academic program expansion, key infrastructure investments and the …

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Mayfield College of Engineering Career Fair Slated for Oct. 1

Posted on September 22, 2025October 2, 2025 by priddle

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The 2025 Mayfield College of Engineering Career Fair is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the EECU Center on the Tarleton State University’s Stephenville campus. …

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Tarleton State To Host Prospective Graduate Students

Posted on September 18, 2025October 2, 2025 by priddle

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s Barry B. Thompson Student Center will host a graduate programs fair for prospective students from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event will allow guests …

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Families Invited to Campus for Tarleton State’s Family Weekend

Posted on September 16, 2025September 21, 2025 by rjohnson1

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University will welcome students’ families to campus for the annual Family Weekend Sept. 19-20 with a full schedule of events and activities. “Family Weekend is …

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Tarleton State Celebrates Grand Opening of Health Professions Building

Posted on September 11, 2025October 9, 2025 by brian

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Centered around a commitment to answering the state’s demands for access to healthcare in rural and underserved areas, Tarleton State University opened its new $80 million Health …

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