Learn about graduate degree programs at Tarleton State University and other schools Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted by Graduate Studies and Career Services.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Weldon has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s new Leadership and Military College, effective immediately, and will continue his role as Commandant of the Texan Corps of Cadets. The college results from the rapid growth of the corps, reinstated in 2016, as a leadership development program.
Tarleton State University begins fall 2020 with an all-time record enrollment, up 6.16 percent after the first week of classes with 14,096 students. The milestone comes in a year when enrollments at many colleges nationwide are expected to be down because of COVID-19.
Tarleton State University begins fall 2020 with an all-time record enrollment, up 6.16 percent after the first week of classes with 14,096 students. The milestone comes in a year when enrollments at many colleges nationwide are expected to be down because of COVID-19.
Dr. Laurie Sharp has been named dean of Tarleton State’s new University College, effective immediately. A network of programs and services, the college works to coordinate meaningful first- and second-year experiences and support student success through degree completion.
Tarleton State University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps has a new professor of military science (PMS), Lt. Col. Mike Eliassen, who assumes responsibility of the program this month.
Dr. Gabriel Cagwin has been named Vice President for Tarleton State University’s Division of Institutional Advancement. Currently Chief Business Development Officer at Arizona State University, he begins his new duties in September.
The hit to fall 2020 enrollment that some predicted may not happen at Tarleton State University. An unofficial tally, with two days before final numbers are in, shows the university up 5 percent from a year ago for a record enrollment topping 14,000.
Some $2.4 million in funding is available for fall 2020 to help Tarleton State University students facing significant financial challenges due to COVID-19. It’s part of the $5.4 million the school received in March from the U.S. Department of Education as a segment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Tarleton State University has emerged as one of the safest college campuses in Texas based on a survey by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.
