Rynearson named dean for Tarleton’s College of Education
Dr. Kim Rynearson has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Education, effective Jan. 1. She has served in an interim role since summer.
Lewis named dean for Tarleton’s College of Health Sciences
Dr. Sally Lewis has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services, effective Jan. 1. She has served in an interim role since summer 2018.
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.
Tragedy drives Tarleton commencement speaker to career choice
A family tragedy steered Alyssa Ruffin toward what she hopes will be her life’s work. She graduates with a degree in child and family studies from Tarleton State University-Waco in 1 p.m. ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14, at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville.
Tarleton commencement speaker comes full circle for accounting degree
On the Tarleton State University Waco campus, Elizabeth Key is considered a non-traditional student.
She puts her educational situation in other terms.
“I would say I’ve done life backward,” she says. “I have grandchildren and I’m in college.”
Tarleton to confer more than 1,000 diplomas at fall exercises
Tarleton State University will confer more than 1,000 diplomas at fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13 and 14 at Wisdom Gym on the Stephenville campus.
Tarleton campuses closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Tarleton State University will close for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and reopen for normal business on Monday, Dec. 2. Several departments and facilities, however, will have modified hours to serve students during the holiday weekend.
Tarleton participating in global philanthropy event
Tarleton State University supporters are invited to kick off the holiday season on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3 — a global day of philanthropy — by giving to their favorite academic program, student activity or scholarship.
Tarleton accepts WAC invitation, moves to NCAA Division I
Tarleton State University President James Hurley announced today that the institution has accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference and transition to NCAA Division I effective July 1, 2020.