{"id":1465,"date":"2024-01-11T16:35:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/?p=1465"},"modified":"2025-04-21T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:50:16","slug":"welcome-to-spring-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/2024\/01\/11\/welcome-to-spring-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Spring 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-1024x231.png\" alt=\"Purple banner with Tarleton State University logo and text: &amp;quot;Office of the President.&amp;quot;\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-1024x231.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-768x173.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-1536x346.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/05\/image-3-2048x461.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Tarleton State Family,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy New Year! The dawn of a new year brings not only the promise of fresh beginnings but also great enthusiasm. I know this semester is poised to be the most remarkable yet, starting with today\u2019s first day of classes and Purple Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year holds a lot of exciting developments, starting with our steadfast commitment to advancing rural healthcare. In fact, next Wednesday, we will break ground for the new Health Professions Building, an $80 million state-of-the-art facility. This landmark addition will position Tarleton State as a beacon in regional rural healthcare, solidifying our status as one of the nation&#8217;s premier health-related training institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heartbeat of progress resonates in ongoing construction projects, including the $110 million multipurpose Event Center with NCAA Division I basketball facilities and versatile spaces for academic convocations, symposiums, concerts, and conventions. Additionally, the brand-new Research and Economic Development Building is taking shape, heralding an innovation ecosystem that will accelerate research and fortify regional partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Fort Worth, the completion of the Interprofessional Education Building is right around the corner, where our Tarleton State Texans will continue their education in a best-in-class teaching and research facility. The eagerly anticipated parking garage on our main campus is also nearing completion, which I\u2019m sure brings a touch of excitement for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-images-slider advgb-images-slider-block advg-images-slider-9a585951-da36-4107-ace5-be7b443b422b\"><div class=\"advgb-images-slider\" dir=\"ltr\"><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/01\/Tarleton-Parking-Garage-Spring-24.png\" class=\"advgb-image-slider-img\" alt=\"Tarleton Parking Garage Spring 24\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item-info\" style=\"justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center\"><p class=\"advgb-image-slider-text\" style=\"color:#000000\">Aerial view of a construction site for a parking garage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/01\/RAED-Building-Spring-24.png\" class=\"advgb-image-slider-img\" alt=\"RAED Building Spring 24\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item-info\" style=\"justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center\"><p class=\"advgb-image-slider-text\" style=\"color:#000000\">Aerial view of a construction site with a steel framework and nearby vehicles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/01\/Event-Center-Spring-24.png\" class=\"advgb-image-slider-img\" alt=\"Event Center Spring 24\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item-info\" style=\"justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center\"><p class=\"advgb-image-slider-text\" style=\"color:#000000\">Aerial view of a construction site on a university campus with surrounding buildings and parking lots.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/01\/IPE-Building-Spring-24.png\" class=\"advgb-image-slider-img\" alt=\"IPE Building Spring 24\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"advgb-image-slider-item-info\" style=\"justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center\"><p class=\"advgb-image-slider-text\" style=\"color:#000000\">Modern building under construction with glass windows and brown facade, cloudy sky above.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder&#8217;s Week, spanning April 15-20, continues to be one of the best weeks of the spring, featuring Silver Taps, May Fete, and the crowning of Lord and Lady Tarleton. A spectacular concert, tailgating festivities, and the spring Purple and White football game will contribute to the vibrancy of our traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we embrace the opportunities for growth, discovery, and shared memories this semester, I eagerly await seeing you at all our campuses. Together, let\u2019s write the next chapter in the captivating story of Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue our mission to be <em>The Premier Comprehensive National University<\/em> that offers affordability, accessibility, and opportunity to our students. Our trajectory continues to ascend, and the brilliance of our future shines brighter than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back, Godspeed, and may you forever bleed purple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James Hurley<br>President<br>Tarleton State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">\n@media screen and (max-width: 920px){\n#ub_image_slider_88a69e58-17ae-4b48-a518-77f52c7eabfc .swiper-slide img {\n    max-height: 170px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Tarleton State Family, Happy New Year! The dawn of a new year brings not only the promise of fresh beginnings but also great enthusiasm. 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