Texas States’s TSUS Regents’ award winners are improving the future

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Texas States’s TSUS Regents’ award winners are improving the future

By Danielle De Lucia Chief Editor of News After excelling in research, teaching, research and community service, 5 Texas State University representatives were honored in the 2023 TSUS Regents’ Awards in August. The awards come from the Texas State University System Foundation Board of Directors. Those awarded Regents’ Professor are Arzu Ari and Cyrus Cassells. The recipients of the Regents’ Teacher Award are Charise Pimentel, Jon Zmikly and Catherine Cherrstrom. […]

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CASE Grants Texas State with Two Gold Circles of Excellence for 2023

By Danielle De Lucia News Reporter The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) amplified the Texas State University Division of Marketing and Communications by awarding “Introducing TXST’s New University President” and “Wear NEXT Fashion Upcycling.” CASE is a nonprofit agency devoted to educational advancement in alumni relations, communication, marketing and innovativeness. The association focuses on connecting the community to transform society in values of professional excellence, integrity and […]

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USDA Awards Grant to New TXST Agriculture Program

By Jade Jacobo Web Content Contributor Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Texas State University’s new agriculture program, LEADING, a grant of $2.9 million. The program (Leading and Enhancing Agricultural Development in the Next Generation) is meant to support underrepresented Hispanic students that are interested in pursuing careers in the food, agricultural, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) fields of work. Merritt Drewery, LEADING project director at […]

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A view of Texas State University Round Campus' main building on a clear and sunny day.

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Round Rock Campus’ Inaugural Vice President, Dr. Julie Lessiter

By Diego Gonzales Blog Content Contributor Texas State University has picked its inaugural vice president for the Round Rock Campus, Dr. Julie Lessiter. Lessiter’s responsibilities as vice president include supporting academic and research initiatives that take place at the Round Rock Campus. Lessiter was formerly the vice chancellor for strategic initiatives at Louisiana State University Shreveport from 2018 to 2023. During her time there, she helped in the development of […]

July 17, 2023 119

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TXST Political Parties React to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision

By Danielle De Lucia News Reporter Three weeks ago, the Supreme Court voted to eliminate affirmative action from college applications. Board members of the political organizations at Texas State University commented on what they thought about the verdict, representing the ideologies of the two-party system in the US: Republican and Democrat. Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. Havard and UNC Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of […]

July 15, 2023 144 1 3

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Texas State Partners with TimelyCare, expanding mental health services

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director SAN MARCOS — Texas State University expanded its mental health services and resources by partnering with TimelyCare. TimelyCare is a 24/7 virtual care service for college students and the TXST community at no additional charge that works alongside current services at the Counseling Center and Student Health Center. “We have seen it really as an extension of our existing services here on […]

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Out in STEM: Texas State’s LGBTQIA+ stem club

By Diego Gonzales Blog Content Contributor oSTEM (out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a national and non-profit association that has over 100 student chapters in universities all across the country. Since 2005, the organization has been committed to fostering a safe and supportive community for LGBTQIA+ students and staff who are interested in the STEM field. It is currently the largest chapter-based organization focused on LGBTQIA+ in STEM. […]

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Texas State introduces path to college for students with intellectual disabilities

By Jordan Salas KTSW News Contributor San Marcos-Texas State University is set to launch a new program called Bobcat RISE, designed to provide an inclusive post-secondary education experience to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program will debut in the fall of 2023. RISE stands for resilience, independence, self-determination, and empowerment, and embodies the values that are carried throughout the program's design. The program’s director, Dr. Tamara […]

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Parts of TXST San Marcos Campus under Boil Water Notice

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director A Boil Water Notice was issued for parts of the Texas State University San Marcos campus this morning in a precautionary fashion. The buildings affected are the Nelson Wing of the Agriculture Building, Colorado, Music, Pecos, Pedernales, Sabinal and Trinity. Individuals in these buildings must "boil their water prior to consumption" which includes washing hands and face, drinking and more. This is because […]

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