May graduation ceremonies will be held at Tarleton on 5/10 and 5/11. So, we’ve decided to republish a post from last year about Tarleton’s first graduation ceremony held in 1903. It was a special time for the five students. They were about to become the first graduates from John Tarleton College. The celebration schedule wouldContinue reading “Commencement at John Tarleton College 121 Years Ago”
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Graduation Traditions
Graduation ceremonies are tomorrow and Saturday. Congratulations to all the graduates! During the ceremony you may end up looking around at and wonder at the significance of some of the items around you… University Mace The University Mace is a ceremonial staff that was created for the inauguration of Dr. Dottavio. It will be carried inContinue reading “Graduation Traditions”
Graduation and your hood and tassel
Wow, it is almost graduation time again, and yes, the colors of your hood and tassel are significant! Even the design of the sleeves and the fabric are significant! Click here to learn more
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