STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 If they\u2019re fortunate, some universities do it once. Tarleton State University claims a double victory. It\u2019s more than chance. More than just beating the odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three years ago, Tarleton President James Hurley publicly announced the institution\u2019s largest-ever comprehensive capital campaign \u2014 Forward, Together: Investing in Today\u2019s Students for Future Success<\/em>. The university shattered that $100 million goal in 2022, two years ahead of schedule, and set a new target \u2014 $125 million \u2014 to commemorate its 125th anniversary in September 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now there\u2019s reason to celebrate again. Tarleton has topped its goal \u2014 again. This time, 18 months early. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The announcement was made tonight at the annual gala, An Evening in Purple<\/em>, recognizing distinguished alumni, friends and supporters who bring distinction to Tarleton and exhibit the university\u2019s core values of excellence, integrity and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur philanthropic visionaries know that when we rise, our students, communities and region absolutely do, too,\u201d Dr. Hurley said. \u201cTonight\u2019s historic announcement is the direct result of a shared vision to ensure that a Tarleton State University education is accessible and affordable for all<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe incredible generosity of our friends and partners proves that the spirit of John Tarleton, who gave his life savings to create our institution, is alive and well. That\u2019s not chance, it\u2019s deep commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Dr. Hurley\u2019s arrival in 2019, Tarleton has followed a bold blueprint to establish its place among America\u2019s great public universities, earning the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research<\/em> by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education \u2014 one of only 132 institutions across the country assessed R2 \u2014 receiving a fresh 10-year accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and joining the prestigious Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A move to NCAA Division I as a member of the Western Athletic Conference, having a second building on the Fort Worth campus (set to open in 2024), creating a stand-alone engineering college and adding degrees inspired by regional market growth all position Tarleton as a destination university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to financial assistance and innovative research, successful completion of Forward, Together<\/em> will enhance Tarleton\u2019s academic experience, strengthen its athletic prowess, fortify university infrastructure and propel economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Net proceeds from An Evening in Purple <\/em>benefit the Tarleton Promise created by President Hurley in 2021 to extend funding beyond state and federal financial aid for high-performing students with extreme hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about Forward, Together<\/em>, visit www.tarleton.edu\/ForwardTogether<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 If they\u2019re fortunate, some universities do it once. 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