STEPHENVILLE, Texas — To celebrate Tarleton State’s 125-year history of offering deserving students access to life-changing education, the university has announced the establishment of the Texan Excellence Fund (TEF).
Set to serve as Tarleton State’s principal catalyst for annual scholarship and student-success support, the fund features an innovative membership model to incentivize participation and elevate impact on students.
Comprehensive stewardship will be a hallmark, as will full alignment and strategic collaboration between the university’s advancement division and the Tarleton Alumni Association (TAA).
Tarleton Alumni Association members, current and future, will receive full credit for their TAA membership contribution toward their TEF membership status with a new Texan Excellence Fund donation.
“The launch of the Texan Excellence Fund personifies our unwavering, 125-year commitment to student-centered excellence at Tarleton State University,” said President Dr. James Hurley. “It is also reflective of our commitment to expanding engagement across our dynamic alumni base. As we increase our alumni giving rate, we expand the life-changing impact of philanthropy on our exceptional students.”
Recently named one of the “Best Colleges in America” by Money magazine, Tarleton State is a recognized national leader in serving first-generation students. The TEF will directly advance this mission, providing resources to eliminate economic obstacles known to compromise the student experience.
Tuition assistance is just one of several TEF designations. Housing, nutrition, wellness, support services, leadership and mentorship are all focal points as well.
“The cost of tuition is arguably the greatest barrier for many of our students,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement Tony Vidmar. “With first-generation students comprising the majority of our student population, our opportunity for impact extends beyond tuition though. The Texan Excellence Fund allows us to address needs and graduate our Texans equipped to excel in all facets of their lives.”
To learn more about the TEF, or to make a commitment to the lifelong success of Tarleton State Texans, visit www.tarleton.edu/texanexcellence.
