Every Story Adds to Something Bigger

At TXST, success isn’t for a select few. It belongs to every Bobcat, from first-gen graduates to each Texas State researcher, artist, faculty member, entrepreneur, teacher, healthcare leader, and beyond. And together, we’re proving that the future is brighter when it belongs to everyone.    

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How TXST’s Teacher Residency Program Is Preparing Students for the Classroom

TXST College of Education’s teacher residency program is preparing the next generation of educators through partnerships that give them a full academic year of mentorship and hands-on experience.
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His Family Had Never Gone to College. Now His Posters Hang at Foo Fighters and Fleetwood Mac Shows.

TXST alum Billy Perkins was a first-gen student who found his calling in communication design. Today, his art is synonymous with rock royalty.
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From Riverbats to Bobcats: A Partnership That Helps Students Earn Their Degrees

President Damphousse sits down with ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart to discuss Bats to Cats—a partnership built to make transferring to TXST seamless and attainable for every student.
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TXST Earns Phi Beta Kappa Chapter, Becoming Just the Fifth University in Texas to Receive the Honor

Students Zayna Abdel-Rahim and Sebastian Velez join President Damphousse to share what it means to be part of TXST’s historic Phi Beta Kappa inaugural class.
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The Music Was Loud. The Stakes Were Real. These TXST Students Were Ready for Both.

Five senior respiratory care students from TXST Round Rock volunteered in ACL’s medical tent, treating nearly 500 concertgoers alongside nurses and physicians.
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Before She Stood in Front of a Classroom, She Was Teaching on a Glass-Bottom Boat.

Student workers at TXST’s Meadows Center lead field trips for 25,000 schoolchildren a year—gaining hands-on teaching experience that shapes their careers before graduation.
Research

Regenerative Agriculture Is the Future of Farming. TXST Is Already Teaching It.

From rebuilding soil to raising resilient cattle, TXST’s Freeman Center is where students and researchers are pioneering regenerative agriculture for a more sustainable Texas.

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Texas-Sized Research. Human-Sized Impact.

A $300 million investment in research over the next five years will fuel innovation and command a global impact.  

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Every Unidentified Body Has a Family Waiting. TXST’s OpID Is Working to Connect Them.

Dr. Kate Spradley joins President Damphousse to discuss TXST’s Operation Identification—the forensic anthropology program giving unidentified migrants their names back.
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Next-Gen Microchips. A Cure for Dementia. Discoveries That Could Change Everything.

With a $7.5M NSF award and cutting-edge brain health research underway, TXST is where discovery happens—and our faculty and students are already leading the way.
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What If You Could Clean Polluted Water With Nothing But a Mat and the Sun?

Dr. Jennifer Irvin and her TXST students are developing solar-powered polymer mats that remove pollutants from water—no treatment plant required.
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Rural Texas Hospitals Are Struggling to Stay Open. TXST Is Working to Change That.

Texas State is leading a new statewide academy that will train rural hospital leaders with 100+ hours of specialized instruction to prevent closures and protect communities.
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Over 8,700 Hays County Kids Have Learned How to Save a Life—Thanks to TXST.

Funded by a $1.87 million federal grant, TXST’s FESTA program sends faculty and student researchers into local schools with fentanyl awareness, overdose prevention, and Narcan training.
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He Went Back to School and Reinvented the Battery. Now His Startup Is Based at TXST.

Chris Reyes turned a TXST math degree and a mentor’s belief into Material, a startup revolutionizing energy storage with 3D-printed batteries—made entirely in America, based in STAR Park.

Our Impact

TXST isn't just a world-class university, it's a powerful economic engine for Texas. From generating $3.2 billion for the Central Texas economy and $7.7 billion statewide to preparing graduates whose contributions add $1.9 billion to the region, Texas State creates lasting impact.

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Star Stories

At TXST, each and every Bobcat is a star—and together we form the constellation that guides TXST forward for each and every student. Highlighted during the State of TXST 2026, read profiles of staff and faculty members who contribute to Texas State University’s dedication to excellence, discovery, and innovation.

Rising to This Moment

Texas State is growing in reach, reputation, and opportunity while staying true to what makes us unique.