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Journalism & Mass Communication’s Cindy Royal named 27th Piper Professor at TXST

Cindy Royal has been named 2026 Piper Professor for excellence in teaching, innovation and service, recognizing her impact on students and digital media education. 

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May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026

Graduate student is first to receive the Sue Nichols International Peace Scholarship at TXST
May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026

Texas State announces recipient of 4th annual Austin M. Salyer Community Service Award
April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026

Hank Hehmsoth awarded City of Austin Elevate Grant for contemporary jazz project
April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026

TXST alumnus DJ Bartly makes it to American Idol’s Hollywood Week in Music City

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