Tarleton State Giving

Tarleton State Giving The official giving page of Tarleton State University. ONE FUND, MANY WAYS TO GIVE. Through TEF, donors can impact any and all areas of Tarleton State.

Your generosity supports students, strengthens programs and advances the Tarleton State Texan tradition of excellence. Established in December of 2024, the Texan Excellence Fund (TEF) is Tarleton State University’s comprehensive annual giving program. Select Texan Excellence to instantly energize and advance student success and strategic initiatives or designate a college, Texan Athletics, or the

Tarleton State Alumni Association. No matter where you direct your donation, your TEF membership will reflect the full value of your contribution. Be A Texan and join the Texan Excellence Fund

Brent Gough’s professional success as owner of one of the most successful wealth management firms in North Texas started...
06/16/2026

Brent Gough’s professional success as owner of one of the most successful wealth management firms in North Texas started when he was a first-generation student at Tarleton State University. Today, he is dedicated to giving back some of his success by sponsoring Team Tarleton and a generous scholarship for the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
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Read more about Brent at https://www.tarleton.edu/texanexcellence/2026/01/05/from-student-to-supporter/.

Because of donor support, students like Matthew Till are pursuing their passions with confidence and purpose.Through Tar...
06/11/2026

Because of donor support, students like Matthew Till are pursuing their passions with confidence and purpose.

Through Tarleton State University Steinway Initiative, Matthew has the opportunity to practice and perform on world-class Steinway pianos — an experience that enriches his education and prepares him for a successful future in music.

This opportunity was made possible through support of the President's Circle, which empowers university leadership to invest in areas of greatest need and highest impact across campus.

"When you have that stability and reassurance in what you're doing, it helps you keep going," Matthew shared.

Your support creates opportunities that transform lives, strengthen academic excellence, and help Texans achieve their dreams.

Learn more about the President's Circle and discover how your support can make an impact for students like Matthew.

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Some lessons stay with you long after graduation.For Roy Russell ’94, Tarleton State provided more than an education — i...
06/04/2026

Some lessons stay with you long after graduation.

For Roy Russell ’94, Tarleton State provided more than an education — it gave him lifelong friendships, career opportunities, and a foundation for servant leadership. Today, Roy continues to give back through the Roy D. Russell Family Agricultural Education Scholarship, helping prepare the next generation of agricultural educators.

It's giving back and having the heart of a servant that is the legacy Roy wants to leave.

Read Roy's inspiring story and discover why supporting future Texans matters so much to him.

Read Roy's full story here: https://bit.ly/RoyRussell

Campus feels a little different in the summer.The views are just as beautiful, but it's the students who bring Tarleton ...
06/02/2026

Campus feels a little different in the summer.

The views are just as beautiful, but it's the students who bring Tarleton State to life. Their energy, traditions, and Texan spirit are what make this place special.

We're enjoying the quiet while it lasts, but we can't wait to welcome our Texans back home.

See you soon.

History is calling.This weekend, Tarleton State Baseball takes the national stage — and Texan Nation has a chance to be ...
05/29/2026

History is calling.

This weekend, Tarleton State Baseball takes the national stage — and Texan Nation has a chance to be part of the journey.

Support our student-athletes and help fuel what comes next.

Go Texans!

Support Championship Success for Texan Baseball:
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Support Tarleton State Athletics:
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[📸: Tarleton State Baseball]

Through their leadership and generosity, Doug and Emily McLemore truly embody the spirit of Tarleton State University. B...
05/21/2026

Through their leadership and generosity, Doug and Emily McLemore truly embody the spirit of Tarleton State University. By supporting multiple women’s teams, and on-campus organizations, the Honors College study abroad program, and by hiring Tarleton State students as interns, the two demonstrate just how much impact meaningful support and engagement can have.

Read more about Doug and Emily in the latest issue of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/49jr9r7.

Becoming an emergency medicine physician is not simply a personal goal of McKenna Rice's, but a way to honor her grandfa...
05/19/2026

Becoming an emergency medicine physician is not simply a personal goal of McKenna Rice's, but a way to honor her grandfather’s legacy, as he was a medic who served in Vietnam.

Tarleton State University is proud to have supported McKenna throughout her journey, offering scholarships, encouragement and support as she has worked to make that goal a reality.

Read more about McKenna’s journey in the latest edition of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/3QXtj9C.

Shelby Perrenoud originally chose Tarleton State University because she believed the transition from her small hometown ...
05/14/2026

Shelby Perrenoud originally chose Tarleton State University because she believed the transition from her small hometown to college would be easier there. Her goal was to graduate and eventually become a dentist. What she didn’t expect was to truly find herself and her people along the way.

This May, Shelby graduated with a 4.0 GPA while preparing to continue her journey in dental school. Read more about Shelby in the latest issue of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/4usWXC4.

Dr. Thomas Faulkenberry and his wife, Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry, use their roles as professors and deans at Tarleton State...
05/12/2026

Dr. Thomas Faulkenberry and his wife, Dr. Eileen Faulkenberry, use their roles as professors and deans at Tarleton State University to shape students’ lives every day. However, the legacy they are leaving extends beyond leadership, encompassing their generosity as they contribute to various Dean’s Circles and scholarships, in hopes of helping students receive the same opportunities they had.

​Read more about Tom and Eileen’s legacy in the latest issue of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/4wx3ePd.

(📸 Family Photo: Submitted by ​Dr. Eileen Faulkenbeery)

When Gus Allen first came to Tarleton State University, his dream was to graduate and become the first in his family to ...
05/07/2026

When Gus Allen first came to Tarleton State University, his dream was to graduate and become the first in his family to go to medical school. Gus was deeply inspired by the doctors who cared for his grandfather and realized he wanted to provide the same compassion and support to others.

This May, Gus will graduate with a spot in the Texas A&M University’s Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine. Read more about Gus’s journey in the latest edition of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/48N1xmm.

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