Colleagues,
Today, Tarleton State University, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville.
The Tarleton State University Research and Economic Development Building is set to open its doors next fall. The $7 million facility will become a part of Tarleton State University and The Texas A&M University System. The facility will create an ecosystem to accelerate sponsored research and strengthen regional partnerships. The Board of Regents approved funding in May.
AgriLife Research and Extension administration at Stephenville will move into their own space allocations in the new building. The resulting additional space in existing buildings will support new labs that foster innovation among faculty and staff of AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension and Tarleton.
Among other projects, the facility will enable researchers of plant-based solutions for water safety; innovative smart climate practices; enhanced rural communications, outreach and healthcare; healthier pollinators for increased food production; and greater transportation efficiency.
The building represents our continued collaboration with Tarleton State University, a relationship that we hold dear. Together we’re championing innovative and science-based solutions that showcase Texas and improve people’s lives.
You can read more about the project in the AgriLife Today newsroom.
Jeffrey W. Savell
Vice Chancellor and Dean, Agriculture and Life Sciences