Dear Colleagues,
With the spring semester behind us and another memorable academic year nearing its close, Tarleton State’s momentum continues. Today’s meeting reflected our shared commitment to academic excellence, faculty distinction and the continued transformation of lives across our great university.
I am pleased to share a historic milestone for Tarleton State University. The largest Permanent University Fund (PUF) project in our institution’s history, $100 million has been approved for a new Agricultural Sciences Building. Agriculture is the academic DNA of our institution. It was central to the vision of our founder, John Tarleton and it remains fundamental to who we are today. The Agricultural Sciences Building will serve as a welcoming gateway to the Tarleton State Stephenville campus and a cornerstone for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
This significant investment reflects the unwavering support of Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Texas A&M System Board of Regents for our continued growth. I am grateful for their leadership and confidence, which underscore our shared commitment to shaping the future of agriculture while honoring the vision that founded this university.
The regents also approved the naming of The Rocky and Tracey Hardin Faculty Office within the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. This meaningful recognition honors the Hardins’ steadfast commitment to advancing opportunity through education and their investment in the next generation of business leaders.
In faculty news, I am also pleased to announce tenure and promotion for the following scholars:
Tenure and Promotion
College of Education
- Dr. Crystal Rose, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Dr. Melissa Deroche, Associate Professor of Counseling
- Dr. Michele Abrego, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Technology
- Dr. Stephanie Atchley, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Technology
College of Health and Clinical Professions
- Dr. Amanda Wilson Harper, Associate Professor of Social Work and Public Health
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Dr. Amy O’Dell, Associate Professor of Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy
- Dr. Benjamin Charles, Associate Professor of Performing Arts
- Dr. Marcie Reynolds, Associate Professor of Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy
College of Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Michael Luera, Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business
- Dr. Ebenezer K. Lamptey, Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
Mayfield College of Engineering
- Dr. Alexandru Herescu, Associate Professor of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering
- Dr. Nourouddin Sharifi, Associate Professor of Engineering Technology
Tenure
College of Education
- Dr. Kenneth Young, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Technology
Because of your steadfast commitment, Tarleton State University continues to expand opportunity and transform lives at an unprecedented pace. Thank you for the role you play in advancing our mission and strengthening the future of this remarkable institution. I am grateful for each of you.
As always, may you forever Bleed Purple!
Dr. James Hurley
President