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

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.

A transformational gift. A lasting legacy.Tarleton State University proudly celebrates a historic commitment from alumni...
05/06/2026

A transformational gift. A lasting legacy.

Tarleton State University proudly celebrates a historic commitment from alumni David Gilbreath and Tony Henson, whose planned gift — currently valued at $2.5 million — establishes two new endowments supporting graduate education, counseling, and educational leadership in the College of Education.

Their extraordinary generosity will create scholarships for future educators and strengthen faculty and programmatic excellence for generations to come.

As educators, mentors, and leaders, David and Tony have spent their lives investing in students. Now, their legacy will continue shaping the future of education across Texas and beyond.

Thank you, David and Tony, for your belief in Tarleton State and the power of education to change lives.

Finals week is almost here. We know our incredible students are giving it everything they've got to finish this semester...
04/30/2026

Finals week is almost here. We know our incredible students are giving it everything they've got to finish this semester strong, and for some, this is the final stretch before they walk that stage.

Good luck, Texans! You're almost done.

Sophie Gambill '27 has transformed the generosity she received into a lasting legacy. As a junior marketing major at Tar...
04/28/2026

Sophie Gambill '27 has transformed the generosity she received into a lasting legacy. As a junior marketing major at Tarleton State University, Sophie serves as president and co-founder of Women in Business and will graduate in May 2027, ready to pursue a career in corporate marketing.

But Sophie’s legacy goes beyond personal achievement; it’s also a reflection of the scholarships, programs, and supportive community that made her journey possible.

Read more about Sophie’s legacy in the latest edition of Access & Excellence at https://bit.ly/4csobm2.

During her time at Tarleton State University, Dafne Balderas found like-minded people, formed her own little family, bro...
04/23/2026

During her time at Tarleton State University, Dafne Balderas found like-minded people, formed her own little family, brought back Kappa Delta Chi, Tarleton State’s first Latina sorority, and was accepted into JAMP. The Joint Admissions Medical Program will guarantee her a spot at a Texas medical school upon her graduation in a few weeks.

However, Dafne’s journey is not just about her personal achievements; it is also about the scholarships and support that helped make her success possible.

Read all about Dafne’s journey at https://bit.ly/DafneBalderas

04/15/2026

Once a Texan, always a Texan.

Last night, Tarleton State University hosted its annual Silver Taps Ceremony in remembrance of Texans we have lost. Their flames may have been laid to rest, but their legacies will continue to burn bright.

Behind every successful office, event, and initiative at Tarleton State University is a dedicated group of student worke...
04/14/2026

Behind every successful office, event, and initiative at Tarleton State University is a dedicated group of student workers making it all happen.

Today, we’re proud to recognize our incredible student workers in the Division of Institutional Advancement—while also celebrating student workers across campus who give their time, talent, and heart to serve others every day.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed. You are gaining experience, building your future, and making a lasting impact on Tarleton State.

Thank you for all you do.

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