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January 2022
Alumni Newsletter
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Your Alumni Association in 2021
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What a year! In 2021, we welcomed more than 8,000 graduates to the Alumni Association, recognized 62 new Forever Bobcats, celebrated our 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Rising Stars, welcomed our Bobcat family back to in-person events, celebrated over 300 Bobcat couples during #WeMetAtTXST, added the Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Network, launched the Return to the Hill online learning series, introduced a new Ring Celebration fountain, elevated the Alumni Association tailgate experience, and so much more! We're excited to continue evolving the alumni experience and finding new ways to connect with you in 2022.
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Dr. Cheryl Fulton, associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology, said she doesn’t really make New Year’s resolutions these days. Then again, she has used the New Year to jump-start some health-related goals. Fulton has tips on how to stick with resolutions throughout the year.
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Dakota "Koda" Redmond (B.S. ’19) landed her first teaching job 60 miles above the Arctic Circle in Kobuk, Alaska (pop. 191), where she is incorporating the local Alaskan Inupiaq culture into her classroom.
READ MORE →
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Dr. Xijun "Jeff" Shi, assistant professor in the Ingram School of Engineering, Dr. Robert McLean, TSUS Regents Professor of Biology, and their research team see the future of building construction on the moon and Mars. NASA funding has allowed them to test their innovative idea.
READ MORE →
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SHARE YOUR STORY
Alumni Association Scholarship Recipients
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Amanda Hepner
(B.A. '13)
After graduating in 2013 with a degree in business administration, Amanda went on to work in marketing for one of the largest real estate teams in Austin and later became the marketing manager for the Bush’s Chicken franchise. Amanda is now the owner of Amanda Blue Events, through which she plans weddings and other events. When entering college, Amanda knew she would be taking on the financial commitment to complete her studies and the Texas State Alumni Association scholarship helped alleviate some of that stress for her. “Receiving the Texas State University Alumni Association scholarship helped me worry less and focus more on my studies and experience at Texas State University. I am so grateful for the Alumni Association and the Texas State community,” said Hepner. “I cherish the many memories and relationships I created over the years at Texas State.”
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CONNECT
Fall Ring Celebration
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In December, 731 students attended the Ring Celebration and received their Official Texas State Rings. These students had the opportunity to take the traditional ring plunge in our beautiful new ring fountain. We always enjoy celebrating this accomplishment with these amazing Bobcats as they move one step closer to becoming alumni.
VIEW PHOTOS →
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MEET THE TEAM
Welcoming New Alumni Relations Staff
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Kristi Troxel
(B.A. '07)
Kristi joins the Alumni Relations team this month as the Director of Development and Alumni Engagement. She brings with her 11 years of experience at Texas State University, having previously served as Director of Development, Associate Director for Alumni Relations, and Undergraduate Admission Counselor. Kristi played soccer for the Bobcats and graduated from Texas State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. We are excited to have her back at the university and on the alumni team!
MEET THE TEAM →
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CAMPUS PULSE
Remote Course Delivery
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On January 3, President Trauth announced that in response to the current COVID-19 surge, Texas State will temporarily move class sections to online/remote delivery beginning January 18, 2022 through January 30, 2022.
READ THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE →
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