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From West Texas to the Gulf Coast

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The Texas State University System

7 Member Institutions
15 Campuses
Spanning 700+ Miles

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Lamar University

Beaumont

Founded in 1923 as a junior college, Lamar University is now a nationally recognized institution that sits in the center of Southeast Texas and is among the fastest growing colleges and universities in Texas. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, LU contributes to the cultural, educational and economic success of Southeast Texas.

Learn more at lamar.edu.

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville | Conroe | The Woodlands

Named for Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has prepared students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its more than 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots.

Learn more at shsu.edu.

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Sul Ross State University

Alpine | Del Rio | Eagle Pass | Uvalde

Since its founding in 1917, Sul Ross State University Alpine has served as the cultural and educational center for the Big Bend and Middle Rio Grande regions. As the primary institution of higher education serving communities along two-thirds of the Texas-Mexico border, Sul Ross State University is the only public university between San Antonio and El Paso.

Learn more at sulross.edu.

Texas State University

San Marcos | Round Rock

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution guided by its unwavering belief in the power of education to transform communities, power economies, and reimagine the world. Our students come from every walk of life, from across Texas, the nation, and the world.

Learn more at txst.edu.

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Lamar Institute of Technology

Beaumont | Livingston

Lamar Institute of Technology offers educational programs and training that will expand students' knowledge, encourage their continued development, and give them marketable skills for today’s workforce.

Learn more at lit.edu.

Lamar State College Orange

Orange | Lumberton | Livingston

Situated on the banks of the Sabine River in downtown Orange, Lamar State College Orange has served as a bridge to a better future for citizens of Southeast Texas. From humble beginnings in an abandoned elementary school building, LSCO has evolved into a dynamic institution that serves more than 3,000 students.

Learn more at lsco.edu.

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Lamar State College Port Arthur

Port Arthur | Livingston

For more than 100 years, Lamar State College Port Arthur has provided educational excellence in a hometown setting to thousands of students of all ages, whether they want to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, earn a two-year degree or complete a one-year technical certification to enter the workforce.

Learn more at lamarpa.edu.

TSUS Polk County Center

Livingston

The Texas State University System Polk County Center provides education and workforce development for the communities of Polk County. This new educational facility offers a diverse range of courses and training programs jointly offered by Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur.

Learn more at pcc.tsus.edu.

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