Retirement: Dr. Donald McGahan
Donald G. McGahan accepted an offer to be Assistant Professor starting the Fall of 2008, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015, and Professor in 2022. During Dr. McGahan’s time …
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Retirement: Dr. Ashley Lovell
As I look back on my journey, from being the first in my family to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture at Tarleton State College in 1967 to …
Tarleton State University to Launch Uniquely Texas Podcast Celebrating Agriculture and Agricultural Communities Across the State
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State University has been awarded $100,000 to develop a podcast highlighting specialty crops in the state of Texas. The podcast will bring to life the uniqueness, …
Tarleton State, AQHA Visit Mexico City
Animal Science Assistant Professor, Dr. Rafael Martinez recently visited Mexico City with a distinguished group from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Dr. Martinez was joined with esteemed professionals such …
Nuffield International Farming Scholars Tour Texas Agriculture
Tarleton State’s College of Agriculture & Natural Resources had the privilege of hosting The Nuffield International Farming Scholars on a tour across Texas, March 23-30th. The participants received a glimpse …
Animal Science Attends Kentucky Equine Research Conference
Animal Science’s Dr. Jessica Leatherwood and Ms. Paxton Turner attended the Kentucky Equine Research 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference in Ocala, FL. February 5-6th. The two-day scientific symposium attracted over …
Dr. Rafael Martinez joins Animal Science
Tarleton State University’s Department of Animal Science has announced Dr. Rafael Martinez as a new faculty member. His dedication to equine reproduction and performance, cultivated through his academic journey, brings …
Pre-Vet. Students Receive Scholarships during FWSSR
On January 27-28, 2024, the first-ever Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Youth Escaramuza and Charro Cala competition was held. On the 27th, Freshman and Pre-Veterinary Medicine major Liliana Perez’s …
Associate Dean Tarpley Completes Seminary Degree
In December of 2023, Rudy Tarpley, Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources completed the M.A. in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in …
Tarleton Student Serves as National FFA Nominating Committee Chair
By: Dr. David Frazier Ty Williams, a Senior Agricultural Education major from Dawson, Texas was recently chosen to serve as the National FFA Nominating Committee Chairman. Only nine students are …
The Next Generation of Agricultural Science Teachers
By: Dr. David Frazier Over the course of the semester, sixteen agricultural education majors have been student teaching in secondary agricultural education programs across the state of Texas. This newest …
COANR Names Second Associate Dean
After more than eight years of outstanding service as the Department Head for the Department of Animal Science, Dr. Frank Owsley has accepted a new role as an Associate Dean …
Tarleton Department of Animal Science Academic Quadrathalon
November 10th and 11th The Department of Animal Science hosted the Academic Quadrathalon involving the undergraduate students listed below. A total of four teams competed in four events: Practicum, Written Exam, …
Continued Growth for the Tarleton Meat Judging Team
By: Andrew Cano, Coach Tarleton State University’s Meat Judging Program continues to see growth, indicating no sign of slowing down! This fall, the 2023 Tarleton State Meat Judging Team crossed …
Block & Bridle Philanthropic Initiative
By: Dr. Cheyenne Runyan, Advisor The Block and Bridle Club embarked on a philanthropic initiative this Fall, seizing the month of November as an opportunity to give back to two …
Equine Sales Prep & Marketing Class
Students from the Equine Sales Prep & Marketing class took their class horse projects to the Triangle Horse Sale held during the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show in …
Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Semester Wrap-Up
By Chloe Delahoussaye and Hannah Atkinson As finals and the semester comes to an end, the Tarleton State University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society finishes off the end of …
Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources Places at TSSRM
Faculty and students from the Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources attended the annual meeting of the Texas Section Society for Range Management (TSSRM) meeting held in Bastrop from 18-20 …
Wildland Firefighting Field Day
By: Dr. Darrel Murray, Assistant Professor On Monday, October 30th, staff from the Texas Forest Service in Mineral Wells led a wildland firefighting field day at the Tarleton Agriculture Center …
Unveiling the Realistic Life of a Purple Poo
By: Tessa Sharp In the growing town of Stephenville, where dreams intertwine with the rhythm of everyday life. Paul Casey, an outgoing character who majored in agricultural services and development, …