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ISSUE 02
MARCH
2026
Dr. Sam Pack College of Business students connect between classes, building friendships and preparing for leadership in regional and rural economies at Tarleton State University.
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TEXAN TRAILBLAZERS
IN THIS Paul Paschall’s journey from Cory and Joanna Shaw, staff, State student to mayor donors and champions of giving ISSUE Tarleton and community leader. at Tarleton State.
BECAUSE OF YOU George Yefymenko and Sophie Gambill excel at Tarleton State through scholarships and leadership.
NEW BENEFITS, SAME TARLETON STATE PRIDE Updated membership benefits reward annual donors and expand impact. It is a new year and that means new and improved Texan Excellence Fund (TEF) benefits! When you make an annual cash gift to Tarleton State through TEF, you become part of a society of dedicated stakeholders invested in our student-centered mission. All annual gifts to Tarleton State starting at $100.00 / $8.50 per month or more count towards your TEF membership status. True to its tagline, “One Fund, Many Ways to Give,” TEF is Tarleton State’s window to impact all areas of campus.
You do not give to the Texan Excellence Fund, you give through the Texan Excellence Fund to advance the opportunities you are most passionate about, including the Tarleton State Alumni Association! In this spirit, we ask you to please consider making a 2026 cash gift and renewing your TEF membership. When you do, you will activate your new, exciting 2026 TEF benefits while making a life-changing difference for our exceptional students.
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