STEPHENVILLE — Tarleton State University has received approval for $100 million in Permanent University Fund (PUF) support to construct a new Agricultural Sciences Building, marking the largest PUF project in the institution’s history.
The investment reflects continued support from Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Texas A&M System Board of Regents and reinforces Tarleton State’s leadership in agricultural education and research.
“I am so thankful to Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Texas A&M System Board of Regents for their unwavering support of our continued growth at Tarleton State,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “Agriculture is the academic DNA of our institution. It was the vision of our founder, John Tarleton, and this best-in-class facility located at the front of our Stephenville campus continues to fulfill the mission of our founder.”
The Agricultural Sciences Building will serve as a welcoming gateway to the Tarleton State Stephenville campus and a cornerstone for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Proposed as a modern, interactive agricultural learning environment, the envisioned facility will feature flexible instructional spaces, advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities that strengthen comprehensive curriculum and prepare exceptional student leaders and researchers.
“We are proud of Tarleton State University and its commitment to serving its students and the state of Texas,” said Chancellor Glenn Hegar. “This new Agricultural Sciences Building in Stephenville will serve as an anchor for agricultural education excellence for rural Texas and beyond.”
The Program of Requirements for the project will be submitted for TAMUS Board of Regents approval. Design of the project is set to begin this fall. The new building will be located on the south side of the Stephenville campus, adjacent to the Mayfield College of Engineering Building, nearest the intersection of Lillian and W. Washington St.
The Permanent University Fund is an endowment created by the Texas Constitution in 1876 to support the Texas A&M and University of Texas systems. Funds allocated to Tarleton State through the PUF are restricted to capital improvements, ensuring this investment directly enhances the university’s academic environment.
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