Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education

Enhancing the teaching and learning of geography education through service and research.
Follow our work @PowerfulGeoUSA, @TXgeoed, @NCRGE_RCN

[TXST News @txst_news]

The Princeton Review has named Texas State University one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates to earn their college degree. #TXSTNews
https://t.co/LE951nlvbK

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

As the new academic year starts we want to take this moment to introduce Dr. Injeong Jo as our new director of the Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education. Dr. Alberto Giordano will remain as interim co-director for the next year as she transitions into this new role. Welcome!

[The American Geographical Society @AmericanGeo]

#TopoTuesday: Texas Hill Country Region A geographically unique region situated in Central and South Texas, the Hill Country is known for its karst landscapes and flash floods. This region also serves as an unofficial boundary between the American South and Southwest.

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

We had a blast learning about the work @AfrogreenD is doing at Timberview Farmstead in Fort Worth at a recent professional development workshop we held for geography teachers about #urbanfarming. Stayed tuned as we share more! Thank you Diamond! #sustainability #seednoweatlater

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Congratulations to all the TXST graduates this past week! But a special congratulations to future geography education superstars @BrenVdoubleU and @mcgeoninja who graduated with their PhDs and Roman Valles who received his Masters in Applied Geography (Geographic Education).

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

President Damphousse talks to Dr. Joann Zadrozny about her decision to enroll at TXST, why she is so passionate about geography education, and her focus to help reshape how geography is taught, learned, and applied in the real world. https://t.co/6o1gfGOxl4

[American Association of Geographers @theAAG]

We’re hiring! AAG is seeking 3 students to join our team this year. Interns will gain experience in developing programming for #GeoWeek and #AAG2027 conference support, as well as administrative assistance for DOI development, awards, and volunteers. https://t.co/62DrbDbSIe

[PowerfulGeographyUSA @PowerfulGeoUSA]

Happy Earth Day! A healthy Earth starts with a healthy geographic education! #geographyeducation

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Keep your eyes out for the future podcast episode of "The Current" featuring our very own research associate Joanna! Talking all things geography education with President @kdamp! #geographyeducation #powerfulgeography

[𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝙳𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚜𝚎 @kdamp]

You guys are in for a treat with these future podcasts. “The Current” will soon feature Joann Zadrozny (a @txstatealumni and researcher in our Geography Department) and @TxStateBobcats super fan @only1tommadden!🐾⭐️

Catch up on previous episodes here: https://t.co/9N8onP0bgW

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Geography teachers in Texas -- apply now!

[Texas Alliance for Geographic Education @txgeoed]

Geography educators, applications are now open for our annual award!

APPLY or NOMINATE a worthy individual!

https://t.co/TlQc9zaJ5I

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Texas geography educators!! It's time to speak up for geography!

[Texas Alliance for Geographic Education @txgeoed]

📣 Social Studies teachers: Keep an eye out for communication from your Regional Education Service Center about participating in a focus group to provide feedback on the first work group draft. Your input matters!

[SGSUP at ASU @ASU_SGSUP]

Patricia Solís, #SGSUP research professor and executive director of @asuresilience, has been named a 2026 Fellow of @theAAG.

The honor recognizes over two decades of her contributions to advancing #geography. Solís joins 10 other SGSUP faculty previously recognized by #AAG and will be formally honored at the Annual Meeting in San Francisco this spring.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/hl5JoXnyPa

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Faculty Experts: Dr. Joann Zadrozny talks Geography Studies at TXST https://t.co/ZwGCrQuxx6 via @YouTube

[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

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[Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education @GCGE_geoed]

Fighting for Geography!!! #geographyawarenessweek is every week in Texas!

[PowerfulGeographyUSA @PowerfulGeoUSA]

What better way to celebrate Geography Awareness Week than going to the Texas State Capitol to inform the Board of Education members how important geography is and keeping it in our Social Studies standards is vital for the future success of Texas students in our world! 🌎 🌏 🌍

[Texas Alliance for Geographic Education @txgeoed]

💙💚🌎 It's GeoWeek! 🌏💚💙

Discover the lasting impact of geography-defying innovation at the Panama Canal.

Link in the comments 👇

[American Association of Geographers @theAAG]

Take advantage of Geography in the News, an educational series for teachers and students in all subjects that includes vocabulary and discussion ideas. Topics range from invasive species to exploring the physical geography of agricultural systems. https://t.co/2boMNDUBO2 #GeoWeek

[TXST News @txst_news]

Texas State University has been named a 2026 'Tree Campus USA' for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. #TXSTNews

https://t.co/6gtqcn4tfG

[American Association of Geographers @theAAG]

It's the first day of #GeographyAwarenessWeek! How’re you celebrating? Let us know and check out over fifty events happening worldwide on our StoryMap. https://t.co/rDPpzVlbLr

#GeoWeek2025

[David Storey @DavidStorey60]

"Today, we need the geographer as public intellectual more than ever. Engaging in this manner requires a certain amount of backbone and privilege, the ability to write for broader publics, and good timing"
@WilliamGMoseley @theAAG
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