News Releases
TSUS Board of Regents Elects Stephen Lee as Chairman
| Nov 21, 2025
| Nov 21, 2025
The Texas State University System Board of Regents today elected Stephen Lee of Bastrop as chairman of the board, and Don Flores of El Paso as vice chairman. The unanimous votes occurred during the board's quarterly meeting at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Dr. John Hayek Appointed Interim President of Lamar State College Port Arthur
| Nov 21, 2025
| Nov 21, 2025
Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall today announced the appointment of John C. Hayek, Ph.D., as interim president of Lamar State College Port Arthur beginning January 1, 2026. Dr. Hayek, who serves as vice chancellor for academic and health affairs at TSUS, will succeed Dr. Betty Reynard, who announced her retirement earlier this week.
Dr. Betty Reynard to Retire as President of Lamar State College Port Arthur
| Nov 17, 2025
| Nov 17, 2025
Dr. Betty Reynard announced today that she will retire as president of Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) at the end of the fall semester. Reynard, who has served as president since 2014, has guided LSCPA through a period of remarkable growth, innovation, and community partnership.
Sul Ross State University to Acquire 43 Acres for New Campus in Eagle Pass
| Oct 2, 2025
| Oct 2, 2025
Sul Ross State University is under contract to purchase 43 acres of land in Eagle Pass to serve as the site of the future SRSU International campus offering four-year degrees and a comprehensive student experience. The property, located at Foster Maldonado Boulevard and Main Street, is currently owned by WECO & Associates.
TSUS Enrollment Up 7%; Exceeds 100,000 Mark for First Time
| Sep 15, 2025
| Sep 15, 2025
For the first time, Texas State University System headcount enrollment exceeded 100,000 students this fall, achieving Chancellor Brian McCall’s enrollment goal one year ahead of schedule. Preliminary headcount enrollment across TSUS’s seven member institutions this semester reached 102,190, a seven percent increase compared to last fall.
TSUS Foundation Announces 2025 Regents' Award Winners
| Aug 8, 2025
| Aug 8, 2025
The Texas State University System Foundation today announced seven recipients of the 2025 Regents’ Professor, Student Scholar, Teacher, and Staff Excellence Awards. The honorees—faculty, staff and a student from TSUS member institutions—were announced at the TSUS Board of Regents meeting in Alpine.
Governor Abbott Appoints Texas State University’s Donavan Brown as Student Regent
| May 30, 2025
| May 30, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Donavan Brown, a mechanical engineering and computer science major at Texas State University, as student regent for the 2025-2026 term. Mr. Brown is one of eight student regents appointed to the governing boards of Texas’ public university systems and independent universities.
Dr. Wendy Elmore Confirmed as President of Lamar State College Orange
| May 1, 2025
| May 1, 2025
The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Wendy Elmore, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Lamar State College Orange. The unanimous vote occurred during the board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Dr. Wendy Elmore Appointed Next President of Lamar State College Orange
| Feb 19, 2025
| Feb 19, 2025
Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall has appointed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the next president of Lamar State College Orange, pending approval of the Board of Regents. Dr. Elmore, currently executive vice president and provost of LSCO, would succeed President Tom Johnson, who announced he will retire at the end of the current academic year.
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