{"id":696,"date":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2026-10-01T22:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:26:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Tarleton State University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-a6c97071-b33d-4578-bb0d-05cd49e3ca20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visit\/campustours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Campus Tours<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-84b58d84-b7f0-4807-a676-f8751cb12d09\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Parking \/ Maps<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-2658833d-adef-4035-92f9-00348e1e971d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Employment<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-7a690bb1-11d8-4dd2-9ffe-87e158956c55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visit\/virtual-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Virtual Tour<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The faces and places you see online reflect the great spirit and traditions of this University. The many programs and activities that are highlighted represent the breadth of opportunities available at Tarleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People in costumes holding signs behind a sand sculpture of &quot;Stephenville.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-801\" style=\"width:344px;height:228px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/IMG_9624-1-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton has a culture of teaching excellence, with a dedicated faculty. Teaching is not limited to the classroom. Students have opportunities to expand their knowledge and gain real world experience by engaging in research, field work, internships, overseas study, and interaction with professionals in their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a vibrant campus life at Tarleton, enriched by more than 100 student organizations and a full calendar of campus activities and traditional events. Dedicated staff members help students hone the skills needed for a life of leadership and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come see us! Walk through the campus gates and feel the spirit that is Tarleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-4f0b6049-a9e9-4c92-a1ee-949e9ac2caae\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Locations &amp; Centers<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-8e917802-b2e2-460c-bc1a-c7932811267d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/stephenville-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Stephenville, Texas<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Bonfire.jpg\" alt=\"People in colorful costumes pose in front of a large bonfire at night.\" class=\"wp-image-810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Bonfire.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Bonfire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Bonfire-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Bonfire-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/\">About Tarleton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/about\/\">Texan Facts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/president\/\">Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/rules\/\">Policies and Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/construction\/\">Construction Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/services.tarleton.edu\/TDClient\/57\/Portal\/KB\/Article\/707\/Tarleton-Wireless-Access-Overview\">Guest Wireless Access<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center building with brick exterior.\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/Wells-Fine-Arts-Center_0463-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/fine-arts-center\/\">Fine Arts Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/\">Gordon Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/langdonreview\/\">Langdon Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/library\/\">Library<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/planetarium\/\">Planetarium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/observatory\/\">Observatory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusrec\/\">Recreation Sports Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/campusoperations\/barry-b-thompson-student-center\/\">Thompson Student Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/duck-camp-group-skis.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people participating in an outdoor team-building activity.\" class=\"wp-image-808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/duck-camp-group-skis.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/duck-camp-group-skis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/302\/2022\/10\/duck-camp-group-skis-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/family\/\">Information for Parents and Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/veterans\/\">Information for Veterans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/friends\/\">Friends of the Library<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tarletonsports.com\/sports\/2023\/5\/24\/tarleton-texan-club-donate.aspx\">Texan Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ultraclub\/\">Ultra Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-d1847b5f-fd98-44e8-a0f4-380f0abf90da\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ses\/get-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Explore<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-194817c0-d0c3-47d3-afcc-226057e561c8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visit-campus\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Points of Interest<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-cb6e8e0f-3940-4e3d-a3a1-b29c9f8e01bc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Get Involved<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"newsfeed-block \" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"newsfeed-title\">\r\n                            <h2 id=\"newsfeed-title\">\r\n                    Community News                <\/h2>\r\n            \r\n                            <div class=\"newsfeed-template2\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/presidents-speaker-series-welcomes-barnes-pittman\/\" \r\n                           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \r\n                           class=\"newsfeed-template2__card\" \r\n                           role=\"article\" \r\n                           aria-label=\"Read full article: President\u2019s Speaker Series Welcomes Barnes, Pittman for Conversation on Leadership and Service, opens in new window\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/11\/Speaker-Series-II.png\"\r\n                                    class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-image\"\r\n                                    alt=\"Three speakers sit onstage during Tarleton State University&#039;s President&#039;s Speaker Series, Leaders and Legacy, beneath a large purple event screen.\"\r\n                                \/>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-content\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-title\">\r\n                                    President\u2019s Speaker Series Welcomes Barnes, Pittman for Conversation on Leadership and Service                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-date\">\r\n                                    November 6, 2026                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-desc\">\r\n                                        STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University welcomed former Texas Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman to campus today for &#8230;                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/texan-theatre-to-stage-production-of-sandbergs-frankenstein\/\" \r\n                           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \r\n                           class=\"newsfeed-template2__card\" \r\n                           role=\"article\" \r\n                           aria-label=\"Read full article: Texan Theatre To Stage Production of Sandberg\u2019s \u2018Frankenstein\u2019\u00a0, opens in new window\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/10\/Clyde-H.-Wells-Fine-Arts.jpg\"\r\n                                    class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-image\"\r\n                                    alt=\"The exterior of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center at Tarleton State.\"\r\n                                \/>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-content\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-title\">\r\n                                    Texan Theatre To Stage Production of Sandberg\u2019s \u2018Frankenstein\u2019\u00a0                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-date\">\r\n                                    October 23, 2026                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-desc\">\r\n                                        STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Just in time for Halloween, Tarleton State University\u2019s Texan Theatre will present a stage production of R.N. Sandberg\u2019s \u201cFranke&#8230;                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/student-organizations-to-welcome-community-at-annual-fall-carnival\/\" \r\n                           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \r\n                           class=\"newsfeed-template2__card\" \r\n                           role=\"article\" \r\n                           aria-label=\"Read full article: Student Organizations to Welcome Community at Annual Fall Carnival, opens in new window\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/10\/Fall-Carnival.jpg\"\r\n                                    class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-image\"\r\n                                    alt=\"Tarleton State tudents tabling at a past Fall Carnival.\"\r\n                                \/>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-content\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-title\">\r\n                                    Student Organizations to Welcome Community at Annual Fall Carnival                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-date\">\r\n                                    October 22, 2026                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-desc\">\r\n                                        STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University student organizations and the Lance Zimmerman Department of Campus Life will host the annual Fall Carn&#8230;                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/w-k-gordon-center-to-host-public-trick-or-treat-event\/\" \r\n                           target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \r\n                           class=\"newsfeed-template2__card\" \r\n                           role=\"article\" \r\n                           aria-label=\"Read full article: W.K. Gordon Center To Host Public Trick-or-Treat Event\u00a0, opens in new window\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/visitors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2026\/10\/WK-Gordon-Museum.jpg\"\r\n                                    class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-image\"\r\n                                    alt=\"The WK Gordon Museum exterior.\"\r\n                                \/>\r\n                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-content\">\r\n                                <h3 class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-title\">\r\n                                    W.K. Gordon Center To Host Public Trick-or-Treat Event\u00a0                                <\/h3>\r\n                                <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-date\">\r\n                                    October 20, 2026                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                        <div class=\"newsfeed-template2__card-desc\">\r\n                                        STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will host a free trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests a&#8230;                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        \n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athletics &amp; Fine Arts Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lwcw\" data-options=\"id=128&format=html\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"lw_lwcw\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.tarleton.edu\/livewhale\/theme\/core\/scripts\/lwcw.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-6a7c5b45-3c5e-4167-9e25-426ed94f433d\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.tarleton.edu\/finearts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Fine Art Events<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-1a397b64-ccbf-45d4-aac8-15c251f3d8b0\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.tarleton.edu\/athletics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Athletic Events<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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