FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University departments, faculty and staff brought home multiple awards for Twitter use — based on Klout scores and number of followers — from Texas Social Media Research Institute’s annual conference.
In partnership with Education Service Center Region 11, the conference took place Tuesday, with Tarleton ranking ninth on the list of Texas public universities on Twitter.
The annual event brings together social media experts to provide insight and instruction on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, Vlogging and Snapchat, among other platforms.
The top 10 Tarleton departments/outreach locations using Twitter are:
- Athletics
- Student Life
- Kinesiology
- President’s Office
- Athletic Training
- Recreation Services
- JTAC News
- Fort Worth
- Career Services
- Marketing & Computer Information Systems.
Tarleton’s top 10 influencers on Twitter are:
- Dr. Jennifer Edwards
- Lathes Towns
- Misti Reisman
- Dr. Kayla Peak
- Dr. Ebony Hall
- Erica Robinson
- Dr. Anthony Edwards
- Dr. Lora Helvie-Mason
- Dr. Laura Boren
- Dr. Rebecca Putman.
For more information about Tarleton’s TSMRI, visit www.tarleton.edu/tsmri.
For more information about Tarleton State University, visit www.tarleton.edu.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience, marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. Offering degree programs in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online to more than 13,000 students, Tarleton engages with communities through real-world learning experiences to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
Contact: TSMRI
254-307-8211
texassocialmediaresearch@gmail.com