Meet our Featured Texans

Woman hugging a large yellow duck mascot outdoors.

Tradition & Spirit

Magnolia is a spirited Tarleton Texan and is the perfect person to tell you all about Tarleton’s deep-rooted traditions, spirit, and of course the Purple Poo!

Students playing a game, wearing Tarleton State University shirts.

Living on Campus

Lillie’s experience living on campus enabled her to make lifelong friends and countless memories. Check out her segment to see what it’s like living at Tarleton.

Two people examining a medical device in a classroom.

Hands-On Learning

Tarleton prepares students of all majors for their future careers through hands-on learning experiences. Hear from Madison as she shares how her experience working directly with patients has prepared her for the next step after college.

Smiling woman in a casual setting.

Name: Magnolia Dunlap
Major: Communication Studies

Smiling person in a Tarleton State University shirt outdoors.

Name: Lillie Davis
Major: Education

Smiling person in a Tarleton State University shirt by a pool.

Name: Madison Pearson
Major: Kinesiology

Two people working on computers in an office with bookshelves.

Faculty-Student Connection

Hear from Aurod, who found his calling and place at Tarleton because of the ability to work directly with professors.

Football team entering field with fireworks at a stadium.

Texan Athletics

Donovan is a member of the Tarleton Texan football team and he shares all about Texan Nation and game day on campus.

Two people in cowboy hats smiling, with horses in the foreground.

Tarleton Rodeo

Tarleton’s Rodeo Team is the winningest collegiate rodeo program in the nation! Jacob shows us why there is no better place to rodeo than here in Stephenville, TX.

Smiling person outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.

Name: Aurod Ounsinegad
Major: Mathematics

Man in a Tarleton football shirt and cap, standing in a room.

Name: Donovan Banks
Major: Kinesiology

Man in cowboy hat with horse, wearing Tarleton State University Rodeo Team vest.

Name: Jacob Perkey
Major: Agriculture and Consumer Resources

Two people studying at an outdoor table under a pergola.

Learning Spaces

No matter your major, Tarleton students have state-of-the-art facilities to learn their craft. See for yourself as Drew walks us through some of the highlights.

Students gathered near a statue on a university campus.

Student Involvement

Getting involved on campus helped Marco find his purpose and place at Tarleton. Check out his segment to learn about the ways students can get involved and make a huge impact.

Child and teacher playing with toys at a classroom table.

Fort Worth and Outreach Locations

Naomi is a student at the Fort Worth campus. Hear about her experience as a non-traditional student and why Tarleton Fort Worth was the perfect fit on her journey to become a teacher.

Young man in a black shirt with the Tarleton State University logo.

Name: Drew Meeks
Major: Civil Engineering

Smiling person in a purple shirt with Tarleton State University logo.

Name: Marco Salazar
Major: Nursing

Smiling person wearing a Tarleton State University shirt outdoors.

Name: Naomi Urbina
Major: Elementary Education