TXST President’s Office

Updates and news from the Office of the President at Texas State University. Dr. Kelly Damphousse @KDamp became TXST’s 10th President on July 1, 2022.

[TXST News @txst_news]

.@CASEDistrict4 honored Texas State University President @kdamp with the Dr. E Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award on April 15 at the CASE District Conference in San Antonio. #TXST #CaseD4
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[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

From recognizing @UPDtxst Officer Kendra Marsteller and @PawfficerBrady to honoring #MLKDay and opening the new Bobcat Trail, January was a wonderful start to the spring semester. Check out a few of @kdamp's top moments from last month: https://t.co/rGieqq9ZyY

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

From announcing #TXST as a 2024 site for the Presidential Debate to honoring Shirley Harris and encouraging future educators, it was an amazing month at TXST. Check out a few of President @kdamp's top moments: https://t.co/JjqrmZYTvq

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

Following an extensive national search, @kdamp has announced Dr. Pranesh Aswath will become Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at #TXST. Dr. Aswath will begin his new role on February 1, 2024.

Read full message from the president: https://t.co/08k844DmYe

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

“On behalf of our university community, #TXST is honored to represent Texas on the international stage & play a direct role in the nation’s democratic process." – President Kelly Damphousse

Read @kdamp's full message: https://t.co/2G13YZ6a1h

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

“For the first time in our history, Texas State is the most-applied-to university through the ApplyTexas application, and that has resulted in a record number of new Bobcats enrolled this fall,” said #TXST President
@kdamp.

Read more: https://t.co/HFkTdzg2mt

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

We kicked off the academic year by celebrating the achievements of our past & our vision for the future. At the inaugural State of TXST, @kdamp & cabinet members updated us on our pursuit of Hopes & Aspirations High. Here are highlights from The Current: https://t.co/B0b2LD2XYq

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

On July 1, we celebrated @kdamp's first anniversary as president of #TXST. In this edition of The Current, Kelly and Beth Damphousse reflect on their first year serving TXST and some of their favorite memories (so far).

Full interview on YouTube: https://t.co/8yG8vhDjgY

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

#TXST President Kelly Damphousse @kdamp announced Dr. Julie Lessiter will serve as the inaugural Vice President for Round Rock Campus (@txstrrc) starting August 2. https://t.co/yN5Y3vv3Sq

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

The @MeadowsC4Water is one of #TXST's most distinguished research centers. President @kdamp joined Dr. Robert Mace to explore this historic site & living laboratory to learn how we're leading water conservation research in TX.

Full interview on YouTube: https://t.co/YqYoAK8MST

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#TXST President Kelly Damphousse @kdamp announced Dr. Thillainatarajan “Thilla” Sivakumaran will serve as the inaugural Vice President for TXST Global starting July 1. https://t.co/JNvjMNmVDl

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

One of our greatest points of pride at #TXST is @TheWittliff in the heart of our San Marcos Campus. In “The Current," President @kdamp is joined by Dr. Coleman for a guided tour of some of our most treasured cultural artifacts.

Full interview on YouTube: https://t.co/RsSP8Ok3vQ

[Texas State University @txst]

The first #TXST challenge coins will be given out to graduating Bobcats beginning Thursday at each commencement ceremony. @kdamp is sharing more details about the new tradition.

Be sure to hand your class ring, diploma, & challenge coin to someone BEFORE you jump in the river!

[Texas State University @txst]

A new #TXST tradition begins! Graduating Bobcats will receive a TXST challenge coin and diploma as they cross the stage.

"Challenge coins are not only a token of achievement; they’re a reminder that you are a part of something greater than yourself."- @kdamp

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

Campus tours give future Bobcats an exciting preview of life at TXST. This episode of “The Current” features @kdamp at Bobcat Day with incoming freshmen exploring campus, #TXST tour guides & Dr. Beverly Day from @TXSTAdmissions, watch the full video: https://t.co/uZpOXH6w7z

[Student Involvement and Engagement @TXSTInvolvement]

Become part of the Gold Star Society – the Presidential Ambassador Organization. ⭐

Gold Star Society members serve as official student representatives on behalf of the university and the University President at a variety of campus and community functions.

#GetInvolved #TXST

[Texas State University @txst]

Join us for a historic event with President Damphousse & Dr. Mandayam as the university community comes together to chart a course for our Run to R1.

The interactive town hall and 1K fun run is open to all #TXST faculty & staff on May 1, 2023: https://t.co/FepJ9pvC3X

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

Reminder, #TXST students can still register for the @txstrrc Kindle with @kdamp! Sign up and join a casual conversation with Dr. Damphousse on April 13. https://t.co/kGcoljx02G

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

Are you a #TXST student @txstrrc? Do you want a chance to chat with President Damphousse? Registration for the Kindle with @kdamp on Thursday, April 13 is still open. Come share thoughts, ask questions, and chat with Dr. Damphousse. https://t.co/kGcoljx02G

[TXST President’s Office @TXSTPresident]

Want to chat with President Damphousse? There are still openings for students to join the Kindle with @kdamp, Thursday, April 6 at the @lbjsc. Students are welcome to share thoughts and questions at this casual come-and-go event with Dr. Damphousse. #TXST https://t.co/kGcoljx02G