Texas State University

Texas finally has its first NCAA DI women's gymnastics program & it's calling TXST home. TX has always had the talent. Starting Spring 2028, it has the program- welcome Texas State Gymnastics! https://txst.com/news/2026/6/1/athletics-txst-launches-first-ncaa-d-womens-gymnastics-program-in-texas.aspx

On episode 37 of The Current podcast, Bobcat super-fan and alumnus Tom Madden reflects on his TXST journey, lifelong Bobcat pride, and continued support of student-athletes and university traditions. Full episode out now on TXST's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VY5Kd2CBiUo

The largest graduating class, ever. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat. 😺🐾

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

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/

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

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

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

In the latest episode of The Current podcast, TXST President Kelly Damphousse sits down with Eric Algoe to talk career paths, the new 2025–2035 Campus Master Plan, and what’s ahead for TXST. 🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/lmSE50Y1s2z 🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/Ypvp50Y1s2A

Happy first day of Spring classes, Bobcats! We're so excited you're back 😺

This episode of Enlighten Me explores how journalism has evolved from print to digital, featuring Dr. Gwynne Ellen Ash and Eraldo “Dino” Chiecchi on media literacy and how TXST prepares future journalists. 🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/wpZ350XWjii 🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/PMk850XWjij

TXST grad Chris Reyes and his company, Material, are developing long-life 3D-printed batteries at STAR Park, TXST’s tech incubator, advancing energy storage for industries such as defense, medical devices, and wearable tech. Learn more: https://ow.ly/xZ2w50XWiQ4

Each salute. Every sacrifice. Every story. The TXST Bobcats are honored to take the field today at the Armed Forces Bowl 🏈 🎙️Voiced by Randy Rogers, TXST ‘01

On this episode of the Office Hours podcast, we hear from Dr. Bonazzo-Romaguerra about everything from classroom rituals to navigating life’s hardest moments. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/xNZA50WCa3l 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/gLFs50WCa3k

In the next episode of The Current Podcast, TXST President Kelly Damphousse talks with artist and activist Matthew Mazzotta about the intersection of public art and activism, and the importance of public art on university campuses. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/s18R50WnNJz 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/mhjF50WnNJy

New era loading. #BackthePac See you in 2026, @pac12.bsky.social! #TXST

In the 12th episode of The Current Podcast, @kdamp63 talks with Jack Martin, TXST Distinguished Alumnus and thought leader in communications, politics, and business. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/sfsB50W8sbE 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/jaOo50W8sbC

On this month's episode of Enlighten Me, we dive deep into men's physical and mental health, and the importance of creating space for men to find support. 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/LpS650VZhmZ 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/XEK350VZhmY

Did you know May is mental health awareness month? The latest video in our Faculty Experts series features Dr. Christine Norton - TXST Professor in the School of Social Work - who explains the importance of utilizing outdoor behavioral therapy to build our relationship and connection with nature.

Because showing up matters.

In the 9th episode of The Current Podcast, President Damphousse talks with Steven Trout, head coach of Bobcat Baseball, about his days of playing ball after college & upcoming improvements to Bobcat Ballpark. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/q6cV50VHlOz 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/G4A550VHlOB

New episode of The Current w/ President Damphousse ft. Nathali Weisman (@txstatealumni.bsky.social), CEO of KLP Construction Supply. From student-athlete to business owner + the Johnny & Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/sfr250VxPZ2 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/x7my50VxPZ6

In this episode of Try @ TXST, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite podcast moments, from space exploration and beekeeping, to rock climbing and more. 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/25Ku50UY5JV 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/IiVg50UY5MV

Listen as TXST President Kelly Damphousse talks with head coach of TXST women’s basketball team, Coach Z, on the importance of supporting women and girls in sports.

On this month’s episode of The Current Podcast, TXST President Kelly Damphousse talks with Coach Z about the importance of women’s sports, & Hannah Rucker about how her time at TXST shaped her career at KVUE. Listen to the full podcast out now. 🎧Spotify : ow.ly/3nnK50UQCOR 🎧Apple: ow.ly/gLuQ50UQCOQ

Kindness is contagious 🫶