Tarleton Observatory’s annual Star Party set for Nov. 1
Tarleton’s Program for Astronomy Education and Research holds its annual fall Star Party from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Hunewell Ranch observatory.
Huggins named dean of Tarleton’s College of Science and Technology
Dr. Michael Huggins has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Science and Technology, effective Jan. 13, 2020. He served in a similar position at the University of West Florida, where he now teaches in the Department of Chemistry and leads research focused on the synthesis of organic molecules.
Tarleton celebrates Research and Scholarship Week
Tarleton State University’s academic colleges will showcase research projects during the annual Research and Scholarship Appreciation Week set Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
24th annual Skywatch Star Party set for Oct. 26 at Lone Star Amphitheater
The 24th annual North Texas Skywatch Star Party arrives on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Star Party activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and stargazers and astronomy fans are invited to continue to search the skies throughout the evening.
Tarleton professor appointed to statistics education committee
Tarleton State University professor Dr. Thomas Faulkenberry will represent the Mathematical Association of America on the Joint Committee on Statistics Education, an endeavor of the MAA and the American Statistical Association. The committee exists to stimulate change in undergraduate statistical education.
Tarleton’s Timberlake Field Station hosts fourth graders
Students from Dixie Smith’s fourth-grade science class in Comanche visited Tarleton State University’s Timberlake Biological Field Station near Goldthwaite recently for some hands-on learning.
Tarleton student to participate in national research symposium
Tarleton State University biology student Grace Johnson has been selected to participate in the national Research Experience for Undergraduates Oct. 27-28 in Arlington, Va.
Tarleton biology professor awarded grant to study crawfish frog
Tarleton biology professor Russell Pfau has been awarded a $100,000 grant to study a potentially threatened species in Texas.
Tarleton State University launches ‘Texans Know How’ campaign
There’s knowledge, and then there’s know-how. Tarleton State University imparts both.
A&M System regents name James L. Hurley Tarleton’s 16th president
The Texas A&M University Board of Regents has officially named Dr. James L. Hurley as Tarleton State University’s 16th president, following the 21-day notice required by law. Regents named Hurley the sole finalist Aug. 8.