TXST students offer insight into student life, motivation, and campus experiences in episode 33 of The Current podcast, recorded during a State of TXST panel address with President Damphousse earlier this semester.

📺 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LZFihNan9L4

Sending springtime joy from our Bobcat family to yours 🌷 Happy Easter!

A new original play by TXST MFA candidate Robby Sciortino, Resucitó brings an intimate story of tradition, identity, and change to the stage.
https://sotdf.txst.edu/news/2026-news/resucito.html

Texas State University professor awarded national grant to advance sustainable water and agriculture solutions Keisuke Ikehata, Ph.D., has received a prestigious American Chemical Society (ACS) grant to advance his innovative research on sustainable nitrate recovery.

New grant funding is supporting TXST research focused on sustainable water solutions. Dr. Keisuke Ikehata’s work aims to transform nitrate contamination into valuable resources for agriculture and environmental systems.
https://ow.ly/vtKI50YCzbo

Wishing our Bobcat community a meaningful and joyful Passover. May this season of reflection and renewal bring peace to all who observe.

River Fest

Save the date for River Fest, TXST's annual end-of-year celebration at Sewell Park!
🗓️ April 16, 3-10pm
https://ow.ly/S0K850YAM3a

In this episode of The Current, Kdamp talks to Dr. Julie Lessiter, inaugural vice president for TXST's Round Rock Campus about growing the @txstrrc partnerships, infrastructure, and enrollment.

Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel
📺: https://youtu.be/zTT4qoUMocI?si=kOC-ks8mvbM7qDvt

Happy Birthday to TXST President Kelly Damphousse!

Anthropology doctoral students search for WWII MIA soldiers in France A team of TXST anthropology graduate students is using a grant from the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) to locate the remains of four missing crewmen from a crashed WWII flight. 

A team of TXST anthropology doctoral students is conducting fieldwork in France under a DPAA grant to search for the remains of four missing WWII crewmen, gaining hands-on research experience while contributing to efforts to bring missing service members home.

https://ow.ly/FS9c50Yrjz4

Happy Spring Break, Bobcats! We'll see you back on campus March 23rd. 🌷

Protecting Texas for Generations: The Enduring Conservation Legacy of Andrew Sansom A new biography explores how Andrew Sansom, founding director of the Meadows Center, and his decades of leadership transformed land and water conservation across Texas. 

A new biography highlights the lasting conservation legacy of Andrew Sansom, founding director of the Meadows Center, whose work helped protect land and water resources across Texas.

Read more: https://ow.ly/mqp050YrhCO

TXST to host “Austin Yogurt Shop Murders: A Cold Case Investigation” Leaders from the TXST School of Criminal Justice and Criminology will discuss the police investigation and forensic advancements that helped solve the case. 

Join TXST on March 11 for a deep dive into the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders cold case, with APD detectives and TXST experts unpacking the investigation and forensic advances that helped solve it.

https://ow.ly/Gb1B50YriUa

Today we celebrate International Women's Day, recognizing the achievements, leadership and impact of women across TXST, from student-athletes, students, faculty, and staff, and honor the progress and opportunity they continue to create at every level.

⏰ 🌷Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, Bobcats. Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour!

🗳️ Bobcats, Election Day is TODAY! Polls are open on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses today from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Make your voice count! Find a list of other polling locations and see who's on your ballot here: https://studentinvolvement.txst.edu/vote.html

Happy Texas Independence Day, Bobcats! On this day in 1836, brave Texans declared their independence, forever shaping our state’s proud history. Let’s honor that legacy and the spirit of freedom that defines us.

The spring issue of Hillviews magazine explores TXST’s future with stories about a new Campus Master Plan, Bobcat Athletics’ move to the Pac-12 Conference, and faculty research in fields like semiconductors and brain health.

Read the newest issue: https://hillviews.txst.edu/

The Wittliff Collections at TXST celebrates 40 years of preserving the stories, art, and culture of the Southwest with The Spirit of The Wittliff in 40 Objects, a new anniversary exhibition showcasing iconic literary, music, and photography artifacts.

Read more: https://ow.ly/AUsM50YgMVV

TXST launches BobCatalyst to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship The new initiative leverages the university’s expanding network of innovation, commercialization, and venture-support programs.

BobCatalyst provides a university-wide framework for accelerating technology development, prototype funding and industry connections to expand TXST’s role in the innovation ecosystem.

https://ow.ly/lJlN50Y7J8g

In this episode of The Current podcast, President Damphousse talks with VP for Research Dr. Shreek Mandayam about TXST’s path to R1 Carnegie classification by 2027 and what achieving R1 will mean for the university’s future.

🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/qs8450YiSrN
🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/nvsy50YiSrT

Texas State University posts record research growth, enters new era of impact Total research expenditures at the university exceeded $183 million, the strongest research year in TXST history.

TXSTs research expenditures reached an all-time high in FY2025, underscoring the university’s trajectory toward broader influence, innovation and real-world solutions.

https://ow.ly/wtfO50Y7Jul

TXST leads the way: Shaping the future of AI in the classroom The 2026 AI in Teaching and Learning Symposium will also offer panels featuring current students as well as TXST alumni who already are navigating AI's impact across their respective industries.  

The 2026 AI in Teaching and Learning Symposium at TXST highlights faculty-driven sessions, expert keynotes and panels featuring students and alumni navigating AI’s impact in education.

https://ow.ly/26Vv50Y7JqS

Episode 28 of The Current Podcast brings President Damphousse together with TXST friends and alums Scott Irvine and Rich Stiehler to swap campus memories, Greek life connections, & the journey from students to business owners.

🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/foYM50YewbP
🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/iBCG50YewbR

From Rescues to Pawfficers: TXST Police Welcome New Therapy K9 Partners Mando and Baloo Texas State UPD welcomed therapy K9s Pawfficer Mando and Baloo to support student well-being. The certified dogs patrol campus, providing calm, connection, and trauma-informed support.

Meet Mando and Baloo 🐾 TXST’s new certified therapy K9s are now officially part of the TXST family!
https://ow.ly/tOVQ50YbZOq

Campus is starting to look like spring again 😺

Meadows Center launches Texas One Water Hub, a first-of-its-kind statewide resource for integrated water management The Meadows Center will host a live virtual “tour” of the hub on Feb. 23, featuring a guided walkthrough and Q&A session to help users navigate the new platform

The Meadows Center has launched the Texas One Water Hub, a first-of-its-kind statewide online resource designed to advance integrated water management and support resilient, sustainable practices across Texas.
https://ow.ly/VwNo50Y7Jj9

Spring '26 grads - only 100 days remain until it's your time!

U.S. News lists six Texas State online programs among the best in the nation for 2026 The Best Online Program rankings are based on assessments for 1,850 online degree programs.

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings list six TXST online programs among the top nationwide for 2026, underscoring the university’s commitment to excellence in online education.
https://ow.ly/rRyX50Y7IXW

From Freshmen to Future Leaders: Inside Texas State University’s Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class Through mentorship and experience, participants develop the confidence, connections, and skills to lead on campus and beyond. 

At TXST, leadership starts during your first semester. The President’s Leadership Class is helping TXST freshmen grow into confident, engaged leaders on campus and beyond.
hillviews.txst.edu/articles/2026/from-fresh...

On episode 27 of The Current, TXST President Damphousse talks with Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould about leadership, the future of college athletics, and what TXST’s move to the Pac-12 means going forward.

🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/f5iP50Y5un6
🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/jLLC50Y5un7