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The Texas State University System’s seven member institutions will graduate a record number of students during commencement ceremonies beginning this week. The Spring 2023 class of 10,747 expected graduates is the largest in the system’s history and five percent higher than last year.

The Texas State University System’s Public Art Program launched its first-ever set of open calls to artists today. The application period involves three public art opportunities exceeding $1 million in commissions. Qualified artists may apply between now and June 8, 2023.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Russell Gordy and Tom Long and reappointed Earl C. “Duke” Austin Jr. to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall has released the following statement regarding the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents' vote to join the University of Texas System.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents today formally recognized recipients of the Regents’ Professor, Student Scholar, and Staff Excellence awards for 2022. The board adopted resolutions honoring the award winners during its quarterly meeting at Texas State University.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents has appointed Carlos Hernandez, Ed.D., as the 14th president of Sul Ross State University. Dr. Hernandez has served as interim president since June 4, 2022. The unanimous vote occurred during the board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University in San Marcos.

The Texas State University System has hired Marjorie Flanagan as the system’s new Director of Public Art. This position was created to coordinate all public art commissions for the system’s seven member institutions.

The Texas State University System and Sul Ross State University have announced a $33.1 million investment in new and improved educational facilities in the Middle Rio Grande Region, including an estimated $30 million to construct a new multi-purpose education building in Eagle Pass.