| You are truly making a difference. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we are gaining great momentum as we approach the close of our NEXT IS NOW campaign. The impact of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends like you is immense.
For example, University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) established a landmark 15-year, $23 million partnership with TXST. This agreement will rebrand Bobcat Stadium as UFCU Stadium, marking the largest corporate sponsorship in the Sun Belt Conference.
As we wrap up the campaign and celebrate TXST's 125th anniversary, your gifts are supporting essential scholarships and groundbreaking research. We are well on our way to achieving national research university status by 2027.
Keep reading to learn more about the incredible impact of Bobcat Nation's philanthropy on student success. Together, we are a force multiplied! |
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| | Expanded Partnership with UFCU Goes Beyond Football Stadium
In a landmark deal, Texas State University and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) have signed a multitiered agreement to rebrand the football stadium as UFCU Stadium, deepening our 11-year partnership across the university. The naming rights deal is a 15-year, $23 million partnership. Also, UFCU will become the official credit union of Texas State University and open a full-service branch within Texas State's LBJ Student Center. Thank you UFCU for investing in our students!
In a previous version of this story, University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) was mistakenly referred to as United Federal Credit Union. The story has now been corrected to accurately reflect the name of our valued partner, University Federal Credit Union. |
| A Legacy of Water Provides Endowed Scholarship
Through her generous gift, Gloria Gene Moore, a proud Texas State University alumna from the classes of '72 and '73, has established the Gloria Gene Moore and Gloria Bliss Moore Endowed Scholarship, a beacon of support for students pursuing studies in Resource and Environmental Studies or Water Resources. This scholarship not only honors the remarkable life of her mother, Gloria Bliss Moore, but also extends a lifeline to students diving into fields crucial for safeguarding Texas' ecological treasures. Thank you, Gloria Gene! |
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| Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music Supports Piano Students
Big thanks to Dean and Susan Harrel for their generous contribution to the John Ralph and Doris Harrel Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music, which awards scholarships to a student majoring in the School of Music, with a preference to those studying piano.
This enduring tribute to his parents stands in the form of an endowment that honors the remarkable contributions of Drs. John Ralph Harrel and Doris Harrel. Dr. John Ralph Harrel, a distinguished pianist, music professor, and the first Dean of the TXST College of Fine Arts and Communication, laid the foundation for patronage of arts education at TXST. Thank you, Dean and Susan! |
| TXST Staff Show Unwavering Support for Scholarships
We're thrilled to celebrate Doug Bynum, our incredible Director of Facilities Operations at Texas State University, for marking his remarkable 40-year journey with us at TXST. Doug and his wife Dee, both alums, have shown unwavering support to Texas State for the past 16 years as dedicated donors. We're immensely grateful for their recent generous contribution to the Campus Campaign General Scholarship Fund. This helps more students achieve their educational dreams here at Texas State. Thank you Doug and Dee! |
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| Emma Die, a Grateful Scholarship Recipient
In our NEXT IS NOW campaign, scholarships take center stage, playing a crucial role in cutting down student loan debt and opening doors to higher education for more students.
“Thank you deeply for your investment in my education through the Robert E. and Frances Anderson Physics Scholarship. It is incredibly generous, and I am extremely grateful to have been chosen to receive such an honor. I am going to be the first person in my family to receive a bachelor’s degree, and I do not plan to stop there. I plan to continue my efforts in pursuing a STEM career, and this scholarship will undoubtedly assist.” - Emma Die - Undergraduate in Physics, Class of 2026 |
| Faculty and Staff Drive Impact in Campus Campaign
During the Campus Campaign from March 20 to April 17, a total of 1,013 faculty and staff contributed this fiscal year. These donations supported over 200 different funds, including Bobcat Bounty, showcasing the wide-ranging contributions from our faculty and staff.
On May 6, at the second annual Gold Standard Appreciation Luncheon, University Advancement hosted TXST's most generous employees. The Gold Standard represents current and retired employees who have given $10,000 or more and/or contributed for a decade or more. President Damphousse and the powerful student panel gave heartfelt thanks to the over 200 employees who attended. The students represented scholarship recipients and Bobcat Bounty, our on-campus, student-lead food pantry.
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Campaign Momentum Continues!
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| It was wonderful to see so many of you at the 125th anniversary events. A special shoutout to San Antonio for bringing together 180 Bobcats—our largest group—to celebrate with us. Your dedication to our students and Texas State University is heartfelt.
Each contribution, each engaged advocate propels Texas State's mission to create positive change. The incredible momentum generated by your belief in this transformative endeavor is awe-inspiring, yet our quest is not finished. Your sustained generosity remains vital as we approach the culmination of this campaign. With your support, we will cross that final threshold and celebrate an exceptional achievement for Bobcats today and for future generations.
Thank you! |
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