Tarleton to award 1,350 diplomas at three days of commencement ceremonies
Tarleton State University will award more than 1,350 diplomas this weekend during three days of commencement ceremonies in Wisdom Gym on its Stephenville campus.
Tarleton announces O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Awards
Five Tarleton State University faculty have been named 2016 recipients of O.A. Grant Excellence in Teaching Awards. Created in honor of the longtime Tarleton social sciences faculty member, the awards are presented each spring in conjunction with University Faculty Awards sponsored by the Tarleton Alumni Association.
Tarleton Aeronautical Team wins $10K prize at NASA rocket competition
For the second year in a row, Tarleton State University’s Aeronautical Team is a winner in the NASA-sponsored Student Launch Centennial Challenge competition, returning to campus with a $10,000 cash prize following its successful rocket launch Saturday, April 16, near Huntsville, Ala.
American Chemical Society certifies Tarleton’s chemistry program
The American Chemical Society has certified Tarleton State University’s chemistry program, making the College of Science and Technology program one of fewer than three dozen in Texas to receive ACS certification.
Student research presentations highlight Tarleton Honors Week
Tarleton State University’s Honors College highlights student research during Honors Week, April 11-13, with research presentations each day at 3 p.m.
Tarleton’s April 8 Star Party canceled due to increased cloud coverage
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Tarleton State University’s annual Spring Star Party set for Friday, April 8, at the school’s Hunewell Ranch observatory is canceled due to increased cloud coverage. Weather forecasters predict 50- to 60-percent cover for the evening.
Tarleton students tackle 155 community projects in 18th annual Round Up
More than 1,600 students, faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves to tackle 155 community projects during Tarleton State University’s 18th annual Round Up this past Saturday, setting an all-time record for number of volunteers and jobs completed.
Students ready for Tarleton State University’s first Service Day April 7
Tarleton State University students take to the community this Thursday, April 7, for the school’s first Service Day. More than 100 service opportunities—everything from cleaning the Bosque River to teaching senior citizens computer basics—are on the “to do” list.
Renowned sociologist, author Michael Kimmel speaks at Tarleton April 6
World-renowned author and sociologist Dr. Michael Kimmel, a leading expert on men and masculinities, will give a keynote lecture on the Tarleton State University campus, Wednesday, April 6, as part of the continuing Speaker Symposium Series.
Tarleton to offer professional development for math teachers this summer
Tarleton State University will offer professional development this summer for middle school and secondary math teachers in the Cross Timbers region thanks to a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.