Kim McCuistion named dean of Tarleton’s Fort Worth location
Dr. Kim McCuistion has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s 80-acre Fort Worth campus along Chisholm Trail Parkway and vice president for external operations, effective April 1.
Tarleton State University Gala recognizes Distinguished Alumni
Tarleton State University’s Alumni Association honored five alumni, a faculty member, a former staff member and a prominent corporate partner at the grand finale to the three-day inauguration celebration for the university’s 16th president, Dr. James L. Hurley, Saturday evening, Feb. 29.
Tarleton President Hurley presents Legacy Awards at annual gala
Dr. James L. Hurley presented the 2020 Legacy Awards on Feb. 29 at a gala culminating a three-day celebration honoring his installation as the 16th president of Tarleton State University.
Tarleton president’s inauguration address: Investment, Research, Opportunity
Three bold initiatives. Three priorities for a transformative tomorrow. Three major announcements at this morning’s inauguration ceremony for Tarleton State University’s 16th president, Dr. James L. Hurley.
Baker named interim dean of Tarleton’s College of Graduate Studies
Dr. Credence Baker has been named interim dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Graduate Studies, effective March 1. She currently serves as associate dean of the college.
Tarleton receives Carnegie classification for community engagement
Tarleton State University is one of 119 colleges and universities nationwide — and the only school in The Texas A&M University System — to receive the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s prestigious 2020 Community Engagement Classification. This is the first time Tarleton has received the recognition.
Tarleton campus to close in observance of MLK Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Tarleton State University administrative offices are closed Monday, Jan. 20.


Tarleton plans 3-day inauguration celebration of President James L. Hurley
Dr. James L. Hurley will be installed Feb. 28, 2020, as Tarleton State University’s 16th president during a three-day inauguration celebration that begins with an event for students the evening before and culminates with a gala Feb. 29.
Tarleton holiday break begins Dec. 23
Tarleton State University will close all facilities for winter break beginning Monday, Dec. 23. Campuses and other operations will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.
Tarleton joins national initiative to strengthen teaching, learning
Tarleton State University this semester launched a partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to equip faculty across multiple disciplines with instructional skills shown to promote student motivation, learning and persistence. Faculty who satisfy the program requirements are awarded a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction that is co-endorsed by ACUE and the American Council on Education.