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The program broadens academic support, leadership development, & research opportunities—addressing challenges faced by first-year and transfer students.

The project will directly serve 88 Pell-eligible undergraduate student parents, offering a robust combination of childcare subsidies and postsecondary wraparound support services.

TXST has partnered with MINES Saint-Étienne, a French graduate engineering school and research institute, to launch the SHIFT (Shaping Healthcare Innovation for the Future of Technology) Program.

This 10-year, $27.8 million agreement is a significant agreement that builds upon the center’s two existing IGSA agreements with Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. 

The 2-day interactive training equips participants with the skills to administer lung function testing in occupational and clinical settings.

The Alva and Gunnar Myrdal Government Award is presented to an evaluator who exemplifies outstanding evaluation practice.

Included are his private journals and early writings, rare photographs and family memorabilia, and correspondence with close friends who inspired elements of his work. 

Researchers with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at TXST are examining the leading causes of death among first responders. 

Wright was one of only two recipients formally presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM)  at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C.

Initial archival collection opens later this year, showcasing Wittliff’s mission to collect, preserve, & present the heritage of Texas, the southwest, & Mexico through the region’s great storytellers.

The Family of the Year award was given to the Smith and Menchaca household during this year’s Family Weekend, which drew nearly 12,000 registrants for activities from Sept. 19-21.

This study builds upon previous sumoylation research by Xue published in the journals Genes & Development in 2021 and J Biol Chem in 2022.

TXST released its 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, highlighting crime statistics, reporting trends, and the university’s continued commitment to campus safety and transparency.

For the third consecutive year, Texas State University graduate students and alumnae have taken the stage at the Convention of the Texas State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Ari was honored for her outstanding contributions to education, research and advocacy in respiratory care, which embody the spirit of Dr. Koga’s legacy

A record 23 current and former Texas State University graduate students have been awarded the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) International Peace Scholarship for 2025-2026.

U.S. News surveyed nearly 1,700 U.S. bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality to compile the list. 

Offered for the first time during the fall 2025 semester, the course bridges psychology and design, encouraging students to become more thoughtful about living spaces.

RegisteredNursing.org presents the definitive rankings of the Best Nursing Schools in Texas to help prospective nursing students make informed educational choices. 

TXST’s research aims to help NASA safeguard the next generation of long-duration missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.

That enrollment surge set several additional records as well, led by a freshman class of nearly 9,400 students and over 5,200 graduate students. 

Silva, the 2023 Texas State Poet Laureate, is the author of five poetry collections and multiple literary awards.

Mai Bui, a Ph.D. student in mathematics education at Texas State University, has been awarded a Margaret McNamara Education Grant (MMEG) in the amount of $15,000.

Approximately 30 TXST student volunteers will travel to Kerrville for the weekend project in response to the aftermath of the devastating July flooding.

To provide timely evidence for improvements and solutions, researchers surveyed more than 400 residents across 22 rural and remote counties.

Patricia Garza, a senior in the Medical Laboratory Science Program at TXST, recently completed a competitive summer undergraduate research internship with the Houston Methodist Academic Institute.

The Selena Effect celebrates Selena’s enduring appeal and relevance to future generations with photographs and art pieces.

The project was completely independent, and TXST and the APD remain committed to making public the results of the analysis.

Each year, the festival welcomes submissions from playwrights nationwide while continuing its tradition of championing the craft and celebrating the work. 

For the list, Forbes ranked colleges and universities in the U.S. based on the return on investment and outcomes they delivered for their students.

This exhibition features more than 200 of his images for which he has received two Guggenheim fellowships, five NEA grants and produced 15 photography books.

TXST was recognized for its commitment to empowering students and startup leaders while growing a thriving startup ecosystem

The program equips campus teams with the knowledge, tools and support needed to design nature-based well-being initiatives tailored to the unique needs and cultures of their institutions.

Shelly White, a first-year doctoral student in applied anthropology at TXST, has been selected for the Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Davis UWC Scholars is the largest privately funded international scholarship program in the world for undergraduates, having supported more than 15,900 United World College graduates.

The agreement guarantees TXST admission to CTC students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of 30 semester credit hours. 

The award recognizes universities and colleges that support the academic success of student veterans and military connected students.

The Princeton Review rankings, tallied in multiple categories, are derived from student reports of their experiences at the schools. 

While medical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among adolescents increased slightly between 2005 and 2023, nonmedical use declined.

The TXST chapter is one of only 13 chapters nationwide so honored this year. This marks the 20th time in its history that TXST has won this award.

The PSA serves as a critical reminder that there’s no such thing as “just a joke” when it comes to threats about school violence, school safety or harm to others.

The five-year initiative will unite industry collaborators and help bolster the national push for semiconductor manufacturing leadership under the CHIPS Act.

TXST faculty members Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., and Christopher Proschko, J.D., have compiled guidance for those recovering from the recent flooding in Texas.

Amanda Graves and Lacey Koehler, two students in the master of social work program at TXST, recently took part in the NSF Early Career Faculty Innovator Program at NCAR in Boulder, Colorado.

Texas State will begin offering the new degrees in the fall of 2026, pending final approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 

The Gateway Program is a one-year opportunity designed to help students build a strong foundation for success at TXST. 

Oleg Komogortsev, Ph.D., Susan Morey, Ph.D., and Mark Paz, M.A., received TSUS Regents’ Awards at the TSUS Board of Regents meeting on August 8.

Each year, the prize is awarded to the best sustained work of fiction written in English. 

This initiative establishes two full-time therapy K9 teams that will provide daily support and crisis response.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded TRIO programs at Texas State University with two grants to support the success of low-income, first-generation students through 2030.

Texas State will stream the ceremonies live over the internet for friends and family members who are unable to attend. 

TXST will launch a new Autism Support Program beginning in Fall 2025. The project is supported by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Student Success Acceleration Program 2.0 grant.

NSF recently announced the 2025 recipients of its GRFP competition, and six TXST graduate students and alumni were selected as awardees or recognized with an honorable mention for this fellowship.

Money’s rankings include colleges with graduation rates at or above the median for their institutional category.

Kym Fox, professor of practice and coordinator of the graduate instructional assistants in SJMC at Texas State University, died on July 19 at age 65 after a battle with cancer.

Rodney Rohde, Ph.D., regents' and university distinguished professor and chair of the MLS Program at TXST, has been selected as an ASM Distinguished Lecturer for the 2025-2027 Program.

The project will be completely independent, and TXST and the APD have committed to making public the results of the analysis.

Yvette Regalado, Ph.D., an alumna of the Developmental Education doctoral program at TXST, received third place in the 2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award from AAHHE, for her dissertation in May 2024.

The Graduate College is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Outstanding Dissertation Awards, which recognize exceptional doctoral scholarship at Texas State University.

Aidan Gonzales, a senior film concentration major at TXST, is a featured contestant in this year’s American Ninja Warrior (ANW) reality competition TV show.

TXST will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning with the 2026-27 season 

Celebrate with the Bobcat community at Sewell Park as we mark this major milestone in TXST history.

Parking lots currently designated perimeter and restricted parking will open to the general public for paid parking on weekends and after 3 p.m. on weekdays.

Chartwells at TXST has recently been honored with the National Retail Account of the Year Award from Chartwells Higher Education.

Since 2016, Texas State University’s Department of English has administered the award in celebration of the Clarks’ lifelong contributions to, and love for, literature and the arts.

TXST was cited for the musical theatre program which is tuition-free and accepts only 14 new students annually.

Melissa A. Martinez, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology, was selected as the recipient of the CSGS Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.

In its debut as an institutional participant, Texas State distinguished itself with 23 accepted submissions: 10 technical presentations, six posters, and seven innovation spotlights.

Dillon Gee, a TXST undergraduate student, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for future scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

Texas State University, home of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, has long fostered good stewardship of the region’s ecological treasures.

Fountain, a celebrated poet and writer, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the literary arts in the Southwest.

Three TXST students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards to pursue English Teaching Assistantships or conduct independent research during the 2025-2026 award year.

Are zombie fungi real? Texas State University's David Rodriguez, Ph.D., breaks down the science behind cordyceps—the fungi that inspired The Last of Us—and their role in nature.

Ten students in TXST’s McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, recently graduated during spring commencement ceremonies in May.

Five TXST doctoral students— Hailey Collord-Stalder, ChristiAna Dunham, Katie Gerstner, Ivanna Robledo and Erin Shilling—have received 2025-2026 Philanthropic Educational Organization Scholar Awards.

Popescu’s book tour included recent presentations at the University of Notre Dame, University of West Florida, and the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations.

The new study uses the most up-to-date data available, from 2023, to estimate the number of children living in a household with a parent who has a substance use disorder. 

TXST has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for producing 23 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients in the 2024-2025 academic year for a total of $71,500 in funding.

TXST researchers played a key role by using this advanced scanning probe microscopy technique to screen and evaluate the exfoliated crystals.

Faculty member Bryan Poyser worked with Bobcat students and equipment to make the movie on campus. 

Collingwood exemplifies a remarkable blend of academic excellence, servant leadership, and a deep commitment to uplifting others.

The winners represent productions from each of TXST’s three theatrical performance spaces. 

Castro, Martin, Sheridan and Weisman were the 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd individuals to be so honored by the university. 

Through the collaboration, Think Group will actively engage in initiatives such as internships, shadowing days, company expo events and skills-building workshops. 

All commencement ceremonies will be held in Strahan Arena at the University Events Center.

Participating students will be able to complete four-year TXST degrees on the San Jacinto College South Campus.

Ryan Penlerick, Ph.D., program director and professor of practice for the CIM Program at TXST, has been awarded the Best Paper Award at the 61st Annual ASC International Conference held April 22-25.

Conn is the first accounting faculty member from TXST to be named a Piper Professor. 

This blueprint for the future identifies projects over the next 10 years that will support the university’s projected growth to more than 50,000 students by 2033.

The GCA offers students the opportunity to gain practical, career-aligned experience by collaborating on global teams with peers from over 50 countries.

The discovery of carbonate suggests that the ancient Martian atmosphere contained enough carbon dioxide to support liquid water on the planet’s surface. 

The TXST study will conduct fire risk modeling for CRP lands across 13 states, from the Mexican to Canadian borders.

Cassells, the 19th winner of the Jackson Poetry Prize, is the author of 11 books of poetry.

TXST alumni will also have access to the credentialing program via the Alumni Association. 

Kimberly Olivas, a junior journalism major and digital media assistant in The Graduate College, was recently awarded the TXST Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award and two NSEA awards.

The endowment will be used to provide program support for guest speakers, conferences, students scholarships, and for other benefits to student participants.

With this distinction, TXST continues to enhance its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge research and industry collaboration. 

The National Student Advertising Competition is the premier college advertising competition, providing more than 2,000 college students. 

Luiz Francisco Guizzo Gutierrez Osorio, a third-year graduate student at TXST, reflects on his experience in Lisbon, Portugal, as a recipient of the FLAD Short-Term Research Fellowship.

The study, titled “Mandrel-free fabrication of giant spring-index and stroke muscles for diverse applications,” is published in the journal Science. 

TXST students in the Model United Nations student organization won several group and individual awards at the Southern Regional Model United Nations competition in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Two TXST doctoral students and one recent master's alumna have been selected as awardees of the Dissertation Fellowship or Graduate Research Grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

The rankings were developed from public data about the institutions and surveys submitted to more than 1,800 schools across the country.

The research team was honored for its advanced water purification system pilot program that is operated in collaboration with the City of San Marcos and Jacobs Solutions.

The festival will feature a variety of games and challenges, including “Skyscrapers” and “Cup Stacking,” as well as intriguing puzzles like the “Four Color Challenge.” 

Megan Rogers, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and faculty fellow in the Translational Health Research Center, has been honored with three awards from AAS, APS, and APA.

Texas State’s top nationally ranked graduate programs are Criminology (tied for No. 26), Health Care Management (tied for No. 57) and Best Nursing Schools: Master’s (tied for No. 92).

Stephanie Baker, a third-year doctoral student at TXST, has been awarded the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Douglas M. Lucas Grant to support her research on postmortem interval estimation.

The festival will feature a full day of entertainment with hands-on educational activities for all ages, outdoor recreation demonstrations and live performances. 

CEO Magazine also ranked McCoy College’s MBA programs in Tier One of its 2025 Global MBA Rankings, released March 24, 2024.

The Optical Brightener Water Quality Community Scientist Training is open to eligible community scientists who have completed Texas Stream Team’s Core and Bacteria Water Quality Trainings

More than 80 graduate students from various disciplines at TXST and other institutions in Texas will present their research or projects in the form of a poster session.

The CAREER program offers the NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faulty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education.

With Texas College Bridge, high school graduates can earn a Texas Success Initiative (TSI) waiver at TXST.

This year’s theme is “Bridging the Divide: Making Mental Healthcare More Accessible,” bringing together university and community members for an afternoon of networking, collaboration and discovery. 

The showcase will highlight the innovative teaching, impactful research, and student projects that exemplify the spirit of service-learning at TXST.

During the 1,899 minutes of giving, donors made more than 2,100 gifts totaling $1,922,217.

In December 2023, the Presidential Commission for Student Success at TXST recommended an academic recovery program to help students not in good academic standing get back on track for graduation.

Years of effort brought the nation’s oldest academic honor society to TXST.

The partnership will save students thousands of dollars on specific bachelor’s degrees. Participants will be able to fully complete select four-year TXST degrees on the Dallas College campus

The ‘Weekend with LOVB’ will be held at Strahan Arena, with TXST Volleyball Head Coach Sean Huiet performing the ceremonial first serve during LOVB Austin’s opening match.

Night of Ideas promises a nocturnal marathon of six films, exhibitions, pitch sessions, short dialogues, interactive workshops, and even a dance party. 

CEO Magazine's rankings are designed to aid prospective students in evaluating MBA programs in North America and around the world.

The group is dedicated to transforming jazz into a vibrant, collaborative experience that inspires and connects audiences around the globe. 

The NMDP Registry encourages students to sign up at next week’s campus registration drive.

In late January, a group of 16 students enrolled in the CIM program at TXST attended the annual World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas for a week full of educational sessions and networking.

A new study examines how correlative allocations could provide a more sustainable approach to managing this essential resource.

Palacios aspires to become a leading project manager, blending his interests in fine arts and concrete and integrating creativity and sustainability within the industry. 

The publication gathers information about experiences and outcomes via alumni surveys. 

The annual fundraiser challenges the TXST community to step up for the people, programs, and places that make Texas State unique

Mirna Elizondo, a doctoral student in computer science at TXST, has been accepted into the AIM-AHEAD NCATS Cohort 2 Training Program, a traineeship in advanced data analysis.

TXST faculty will also be hosting TXST SXSW Lab: The Bobcat Den, a day of networking, research presentations, and collaboration. 

The prestigious University Transportation Center is partway through a $10 million grant cycle. 

The study offers insight into the significant number of children and adolescents potentially exposed to heavy substance use in the home.

Texas State University has opened the doors to its new Passport Services Office after being officially designated as a U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State.

These flexible online programs, created with working professionals and non-traditional students in mind, will help address the growing need for skilled healthcare workers.

Hundreds of students volunteer to pick up trash in the San Marcos River watershed

The symposium is designed to showcase practical applications and considerations for artificial intelligence in higher education settings. 

Holly Wissler, Ph.D., music history and world music cultures assistant professor of instruction in the School of Music, recently presented research on high altitude indigenous cultures at Nepal.

TXST’s BOBCATshadow program launched in summer 2023 as a way to give students a glimpse of what their potential careers could look like for a single day.

Six TXST students and two recent alumni have been recommended by the Fulbright National Screening Committee as semi-finalists for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program’s 2025–2026 award year.

The Regents' Teacher Award recognizes exceptional teachers based on their outstanding performance as educators, contributions to the development of courses and use of innovative teaching methods.

The second annual event focuses on introducing students to PR careers in branding and sports.  

Eligible students may begin transferring to TXST’s San Marcos or Round Rock campuses this summer. 

Martin, Castro, Sheridan, and Weisman will be the 19th, 20th and 21st individuals to be so honored by Texas State University

New research provides some initial support for the idea that VR technology can offer a unique opportunity to simulate shared experiences for couples when they are apart.

Texas State University will host its inaugural Research Showcase on Monday, Feb. 10, at the LBJ Student Center.

Katie Gerstner, a fourth-year doctoral student in applied anthropology at TXST, has been awarded a research grant from the Primate Society of Great Britain, the UK’s national primatological society.

Texas State will celebrate Hammad and her work on April 9 with a 3-5 p.m. reception, reading, Q&A and book signing in The Wittliff Collections. 

The spring enrollment growth follows a dynamic 2024 for the Round Rock Campus, which was named “Business of the Year” by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce in February. 

The number of continuing students has increased by 5%, or 1,698 students, compared to last spring. 

As TXST students return to campus from the holiday break and fill classrooms, Healthy Cats peer mentors are ready to share campus resources and offer tips for a healthy new year.

Myint was honored for his leadership in the use of remote sensing and geographic information science.

M. Clay Green, Ph.D., associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and Research in The Graduate College and professor in the Department of Biology, is centrally involved in TXST’s Run to R1 initiative.

This is the first time TXST has been ranked for master’s in education programs for veterans. 

With an expanded fleet and student workforce, ridership in the app-based program more than doubled in fall 2024.

A primary objective of the Fentanyl Education, Support Training, and Awareness (FESTA) Program is to help local school districts implement substance abuse educational programming.

A new bobcat sculpture, Local Habitat, from New York-based artist Matthew Mazzotta now greets students on top of the entrance to Cibolo Hall at Texas State University.

Jonathan Vontsteen, a May 2024 graduate of the doctoral program in developmental education at Texas State University, has been honored with the Susan E. Hashway Outstanding Dissertation Award.

A daughter of TXST’s longtime media relations manager graduates a Bobcat.

The interactive discussion covered topics including leadership, world affairs and President Bush’s recent passion for painting.

Bobcats share their views on how to have a healthy perspective on the new year.

Davis helped build The Wittliff into a bastion of Texas letters.

The materials include photographs, personal materials, and the manuscripts for all his novels.

From partnering with Risepoint to boost online degrees, to establishing a TXST campus in Queretaro, Mexico, check out our most impactful stories of 2024 based on state and national media coverage.

Piner’s research is in wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap III-Nitride and diamond semiconductor materials, primarily for microwave, power, harsh environment and sensing systems.

Dustin Sanchez, a doctoral student in geography, spent the summer of 2024 learning Turkish in Ankara, Turkey, immersed in the country’s culture as a recipient of the Critical Language Scholarship.

The Graduate College at TXST has announced the recipients of the 2024–2025 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Awards and the Outstanding Mentor Award, celebrating scholarly achievements and mentorship.

The residence hall is being renamed in honor of Richard A. Castro, a distinguished alumnus who established scholarships for TXST students in the College of Liberal Arts and student-athletes. 

The grant will support Project ADAPT, a new teacher certification pathway intended to address critical teacher shortages. 

Mandy Truman, a doctoral student at TXST, recently completed archival work in the J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi through the Study of the South Research Fellowship.

Kerwin and Pruetz are the 25th and 26th TSUS Regents’ Professors to be honored at Texas State.

Ceremonies are set for December 13-14 at Strahan Arena inside the University Event Center. 

The building is expected to be operational by fall 2026 and will include a lecture hall, classrooms, lounge areas, and a conference room.

As a Boren Fellow, Wong was able to advance her language skills by five levels and immerse herself in the daily life and culture of Korea. 

The grant will fund a series of live performances, the creation of new compositions and educational initiatives, including masterclasses and workshops at TXST

Damon Sayles was the biggest winner of the night and correctly solved all three puzzles in the ‘Triple Toss-Up’.

Twenty Texas State University public relations students recently shadowed professionals in their work environments to see what their future careers could look like.

The gift will support both the Kent Finlay Legacy Endowed Scholarship and the Tommy Foote Memorial Scholarship. 

Research suggests that the mass harvesting of fish in the wetland-lagoonal environments served as a dependable, abundant food source. 

TXST psychologist Richard Martinez says it’s important to plan for potential stressors.

Ben Hutchins, Ph.D., assistant director of the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center at TXST, recently led survey trips of the expansive cave systems of Mangaia, Cook Islands.

Texas State President Kelly Damphousse was honored with the Citizen of the Year award at the 2024 San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Dinner & Awards Gala.

The Texas School Safety Center's crisis intervention programs will include violence prevention and crisis response training for law enforcement and school resource officers.

TXST, has named the winners of the 2024 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, which took place in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom on Nov. 8: Maria Sultana, Anjumand Ashraf, and Kimia Feiz.

The Graduate College is pleased to announce that six Texas State University students have received the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award in the 2024 competition.

The collaboration is expected to yield significant advancements in solid rocket motor technology and advanced manufacturing techniques. 

Arambula, Dunn, Van Diest, Nguyen, and their dedicated team are ensuring that veterans at TXST have a place to share their stories through the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences.

The new technology will allow TXST to develop students’ welding  and agricultural skills more efficiently to meet the growing demands of the industry. 

Trumpeter Gilbert Elorreaga previews the show and remembers his time at TXST.

Pema Khandu, a third-year doctoral student in aquatic resources and integrative biology at TXST, has been awarded a fellowship from the WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature Program.

The Tomás Rivera Award at Texas State celebrates authors and illustrators dedicated to depicting the values and culture of Mexican Americans. 

This summit brought together students, faculty, industry leaders, and university leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of employability and workforce development.

The Fulbright HSI Leaders Initiative highlights the strength of HSIs as destinations for international students and scholars. 

Students in the Honors College course Southern Gothic Storytelling at TXST traveled to The Gas Station, a gas station turned barbecue restaurant featured in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, on Halloween.

The celebration will include screenings of classic movies and a temporary curation of film props, media kits, and costumes.

First-Gen Week at TXST represents a time when the university hosts events and activities to celebrate the accomplishments of Bobcats whom are the first in their families to go to college.

TXST researchers examine the impact of compassion fatigue on the mental health of higher education faculty. 

The project will focus on stories of veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan eras interred in state and national VA-funded cemeteries. 

The endowment will benefit students pursuing their bachelor's or master's degree in the St. David's School of Nursing. 

Mia Kaplan, senior musical theatre major at Texas State University, landed the lead role in the independent film Empire Waist alongside Rainn Wilson, Missi Pyle, and Jolene Purdy.

Ayşe Melodi Edizer, Greyson Fruge, and Isabella Changsut share their experiences traveling to conferences with support from The Graduate College’s Graduate Student Travel Fund.

The endowed scholarship will support undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Education.

The Family of the Year award was given to the Peña family during this year’s Family Weekend, which drew more than 5,700 registrants for activities from Oct. 11-12.

The workshop is being offered in conjunction with the recent grand opening of the Alkek Laboratory for Innovative Arts and Sciences (ALIAS) Virtual Production Studio.

The list is based on a school's use of renewable energy, their recycling and conservation programs, and the availability of environmental studies in academic offerings. 

Three TXST applied anthropology doctoral students — Theresa De Cree, Kelsey Fox, and Ivanna Robledo — have received Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Institute of Justice.

Texas State University’s Office of Education Abroad will host the annual Education Abroad Fair on Oct. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom.

TXST is ranked in the top 9% of the “Top 1000 World University Rankings” for 2025. 

Raphael Travis, DrPH, LCSW, professor and interim director of the School of Social Work at TXST, leads the CREATE Research Lab and Sound Lab/Music Studio in Encino Hall.

TXST has been recognized for supporting the academic success of student veterans and military connected students. 

The Wittliff Collections at TXST was honored with the Archival Award of Excellence from the THRAB.

Texas State University astronomer, physics professor emeritus and Texas State University System Regents’ Professor Donald Olson among a team that reveals where and when the artist painted his work.

Mass Comm Week celebrates TXST 125 by bringing Bobcat alums and other media pros to campus for talks on industry trends and careers. 

The scholarship will be awarded to TXST students who are studying Texas music history or are members of Bobcat Country. 

Richard Boehm and Joann Zadrozny are pioneering the way for new thinking for the next generation of geography education in K-12 schools through an initiative called Powerful Geography.

Abby Garcia is featured in Netflix's award-winning documentary, “Going Varsity In Mariachi”. 

TXST is adding 18 new programs to its online degree offerings in partnership with Risepoint.

Texas State University is was listed U.S. News and World Report’s Best National Universities ranking for 2025.

Professional geographers from across the U.S. will convene at Texas State University  for three days of panel discussions, workshops, and poster presentations.

TXST is only the fifth public university in Texas to receive a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa since the society’s founding in 1776.

The Translational Health Research Center named 14 TXST faculty members to the 2024-2025 Faculty Fellows cohort.

Texas State University announces its biggest fundraising year in school history.

Texas State University has been listed on the Wall Street Journal's Best U.S. Colleges annual ranking. 

The Moody Foundation has awarded TXST's Division of Student Success a grant to support first-generation students.

Kathryn Olson, Ph.D., will present an informative lecture at Texas State University on September 16 as part of the TXST distinguished lecture series

The inaugural Huddle Against Hunger challenge raised funds to support TXST's Bobcat Bounty food pantry. 

Texas State Round Rock Campus welcomes its inaugural first-year class this fall, marking a new era with 10 new academic programs. 

Overall enrollment has surpassed 40,000 students for the first time in the history of Texas State University. 

TXST is expanding to meet record enrollment with $450M in new projects, including residence halls, a STEM building, and tech upgrades, enhancing student housing and academic opportunities.