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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 18

"Unfolding at a slightly fictionalized version of Texas State University (where Poyser teaches), Leads casts a fond but winking eye at earnest actorly lingo and exercises." hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-r…

txst_news's tweet card. Bryan Poyser’s comic drama, premiering at Tribeca, stars Heather Kafka as an overstretched acting teacher and Justin Arnold as the footloose brother who barges into her busy life.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 22

Texas State University has been named one of the “Best Colleges in America” for 2025 by Money magazine. The rankings list is based on factors including quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes. #TXSTNews news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

txst_news's tweet card. Money’s rankings include colleges with graduation rates at or above the median for their institutional category.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 21

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has selected #TXST professor @RodneyRohde, Ph.D., as an ASM Distinguished Lecturer for 2025-2027. #TXSTNews #TXSTFeaturedFaculty news.txst.edu/featured-facul…

txst_news's tweet card. Rodney Rohde, Ph.D., regents' and university distinguished professor and chair of the MLS Program at TXST, has been selected as an ASM Distinguished Lecturer for the 2025-2027 Program.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 17

Yvette Regalado, a graduate of the Developmental Education doctoral program at @txst, won the 2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award for developmental education research. #TXSTNews #TXSTStudentExperience news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. Yvette Regalado, Ph.D., an alumna of the Developmental Education doctoral program at TXST, received third place in the 2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award from AAHHE, for her dissertation in May 2024.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 14

Aidan Gonzales, a senior film concentration major at @txst, is a semifinalist on the 17th season of American Ninja Warrior. His semifinals round episode will air on NBC tonight at 7 p.m. CST. #TXSTNews #TXSTStudentExperience news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. Aidan Gonzales, a senior film concentration major at TXST, is a featured contestant in this year’s American Ninja Warrior (ANW) reality competition TV show.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 8

Artist Matthew Mazzotta seeks support from the San Marcos and #TXST communities to help his artwork 'Local Habitat' win an award for best public art. sanmarcosrecord.com/article/30701

txst_news's tweet card. San Marcos Record - Sharing news, features and sports with the San Marcos community since 1912.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 7

ICYMI: Texas State University has implemented paid parking near Sewell Park and the University Events Center for visitors seeking to enjoy activities along the San Marcos River. #TXSTNews #InsideTXST news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

txst_news's tweet card. Parking lots currently designated perimeter and restricted parking will open to the general public for paid parking on weekends and after 3 p.m. on weekdays.

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Texas State English@TXSTEnglish · Jul 3

"Why do we cheer for the end of the world?"🌟 Proud to see our Associate Chair and Professor of English, Dr. @RobertTally, in this new video from @txst 💫 P.S. He's teaching Monster Theory this fall, y'all! @txst_news youtube.com/shorts/oYPO63a…

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KXAN News@KXAN_News · Jun 30

"We are not joining the Pac-12 simply to participate; we are joining to compete, contribute and win championships." #EatEmUp Story ➡ kxan.com/sports-general…

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Texas State English@TXSTEnglish · Jun 30

Announcing the Clark Fiction Prize Longlist! 12 works of fiction were nominated by a panel of distinguished authors and critics @txstmfa @jennifer_dubois 🪶Stay tuned for the shortlist: coming Fall 2025! To find out more, see the @txst_news release: news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

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TXST News@txst_news · Jul 1

ICYMI: #TXST has officially accepted an invitation to join the @Pac12 Conference, a transformative milestone in the university’s athletic and academic journey. news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

txst_news's tweet card. TXST will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning with the 2026-27 season

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 26

A record number of current and former @txst graduate students have been awarded International Peace Scholarships. This year's class includes the first-ever awardee from the United Kingdom. #TXSTNews #TXSTStudentExperience news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. A record 22 current and former Texas State University graduate students have been awarded the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) International Peace Scholarship for 2025-2026.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 25

Dillon Gee, a TXST undergraduate student, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for future scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. Dillon Gee, a TXST undergraduate student, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for future scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 24

The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) has listed Texas State University as one of the top 25 drama schools in the world. ksat.com/news/local/202…

txst_news's tweet card. Texas State University was named one of the top 25 drama schools in the world, according to a Hollywood Reporter article published on Monday.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 24

Three #TXST students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards to pursue English Teaching Assistantships or conduct independent research during the 2025-2026 award year. news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. Three TXST students have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards to pursue English Teaching Assistantships or conduct independent research during the 2025-2026 award year.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 20

"Timothy Bonner, Ph.D., a professor and researcher in Texas State University’s Department of Biology, studies Texas freshwater species, but training future aquatic biologists is the heart of his work." communityimpact.com/sponsored/spon…

txst_news's tweet card. Explore Dr. Timothy Bonner’s research on native fish, mussels and endangered species in Texas rivers—and how he's training the next generation of aquatic biologists.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 18

The Wittliff Collections (@TheWittliff) at @txst has appointed Carrie Fountain as its new literary curator. Fountain will oversee the Southwestern Writers Collection. #TXSTNews #InsideTXST news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

txst_news's tweet card. Fountain, a celebrated poet and writer, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the literary arts in the Southwest.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 17

Five @txst doctoral students have received 2025-2026 Philanthropic Educational Organization Scholar Awards in support of their study and research efforts. #TXSTNews #TXSTStudentExperience news.txst.edu/student-experi…

txst_news's tweet card. Five TXST doctoral students— Hailey Collord-Stalder, ChristiAna Dunham, Katie Gerstner, Ivanna Robledo and Erin Shilling—have received 2025-2026 Philanthropic Educational Organization Scholar Awards.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 16

What is cordyceps—and why is it the center of attention on a sci-fi TV show? #TXST biology professor David Rodriguez, Ph.D., breaks down the facts behind the fungal phenomenon. Read more: news.txst.edu/featured-facul… #PopularScience #FungiFacts #ScienceFacts

txst_news's tweet card. Are zombie fungi real? Texas State University's David Rodriguez, Ph.D., breaks down the science behind cordyceps—the fungi that inspired The Last of Us—and their role in nature.

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TXST News@txst_news · Jun 9

Texas State University won the national championship in the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. #TXSTNews mccoy.txst.edu/news/archive/2…

txst_news's tweet card. Texas State Wins National Championship in AAF National Student Advertising Competition

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