Established 2004 Number of students 1,052 Undergraduates 768 | Dean Carol D. Edwards Website www.vpa.ttu.edu Founded 2004 Academic staff 113 Postgraduates 284 | |
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Former names College of Visual & Performing Arts (2004–2016) Similar Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University School of, Texas Tech University College o, Texas Tech University Center at, Texas Tech University at Frederi Profiles | ||
The J. T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts is a college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to 2004, the college's departments existed within the College of Arts & Sciences. In 2016, the college was renamed to honor the nearly $70 million in donations to the university by the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Foundation.
Academic programs in the Talkington College are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Additionally, Talkington College's teacher education programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education