Texas State University System

Graduates Making a Difference

For more than a century, The Texas State University System has been producing graduates who serve the diverse needs of our state with imagination, innovation, and leadership.

Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell (Lamar University '84) is a decorated military veteran and a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.

Research with Relevance

Throughout The Texas State University System, faculty and students are engaged in meaningful, relevant research that expands knowledge for the benefit of Texas and its people.

In 2011, the Texas State University System took ownership of the 9,200 acre Christmas Mountains range in west Texas for the benefit of students, researchers, and the public. Today, it serves as the largest outdoor classroom and laboratory in Texas.

Rural Texas Matters

The Center for Rural Studies at Sam Houston State University examines the issues and needs unique to rural Texas and the 3.8 million people who live and work there.

Results of the inaugural Texas Rural Survey are now available.

Click here to read the 2013 Texas Rural Survey.

Degrees that Work for Texas

From certificate programs to Ph.D.s, the academic programs offered by our institutions are aligned with the practical needs of our state and its dynamic, growing economy.

The Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization program at Texas State trains students to develop and commercialize nanomaterials that have the potential to dramatically affect all segments of the economy.

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Charting Our Performance

Our Productivity Dashboard provides real-time data on our institutions' performance in key areas, such as student success and operational efficiency. Explore our Dashboard and see how The Texas State University System is doing more with less, with great result.

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