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Enrollment at Texas State University System institutions reached a record high this semester, despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fall 2020 preliminary headcount enrollment at TSUS’s seven member institutions is 87,387 - a one percent increase compared to Fall 2019.

The Texas State University System Foundation today announced winners of the 2020 Regents’ Awards, which recognize outstanding faculty, staff, and students for their professional and academic achievements.

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System unanimously confirmed Alisa White, Ph.D., as president of Sam Houston State University during a special called meeting today. Dr. White will officially assume the presidency Aug. 10.

Early estimates from across the Texas State University System show a dramatic increase in Summer I session enrollment. Across the System's seven member institutions, headcount enrollment is up 18 percent compared to the 2019 Summer I session.

Chancellor Brian McCall has selected Alisa White, Ph.D., as sole finalist for the presidency of Sam Houston State University. Dr. White, currently president of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, was selected from a field of 120 candidates.

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Pete P. Gallego as president of Sul Ross State University, effective immediately.

Chancellor Brian McCall has selected Pete P. Gallego as sole finalist in the search for Sul Ross State University’s next president. Gallego, an Alpine attorney who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Texas House of Representatives, was selected from a field of nearly 40 candidates following a national search.

An advisory search committee appointed to vet candidates for the presidency of Sul Ross State University, and chaired by TSUS Regent Dionicio (Don) Flores, has recommended three finalists to interview with Chancellor Brian McCall.

The Texas State University System’s seven member institutions have begun plans to resume face-to-face instruction this fall, while implementing enhanced health and safety measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

William F. Scott, chairman of the TSUS Board of Regents, has appointed an advisory committee to begin the search for the next president of Sam Houston State University.

Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur—known collectively as the Lamar State Colleges—are reporting a dramatic year-to-year enrollment increase, spurred by a 25 percent tuition cut that took effect last fall.

Chancellor Brian McCall has released a statement regarding Sam Houston State University President Dana Hoyt’s decision to retire in August 2020.

William F. Scott, Chairman of the TSUS Board of Regents, has appointed 19 individuals to serve on the Advisory Search Committee for the next president of Sul Ross State University.

Chancellor Brian McCall released a statement regarding the retirement of Sul Ross State University President Bill Kibler.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents today formally recognized winners of the 2019 Regents’ Professor Award, the highest honor bestowed upon faculty from across TSUS.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents today re-elected William F. Scott of Nederland as chairman of the board and David Montagne of Beaumont as vice chairman.

The Texas University System has issued $325.5 million in bonds to refinance existing debt at lower rates and acquire proceeds for the construction of new facilities at three TSUS member institutions.

Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine received pre-accreditation status from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) at its August Executive Board meeting in Washington D.C.

The Texas State University System Foundation today announced 2019 recipients of the System’s four Regents’ Awards, which recognize outstanding faculty, staff and students from TSUS’s seven member institutions.

Students at Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur will pay substantially lower tuition and fees starting this fall. Officials from the Texas State University System announced the tuition cut during a news conference in Beaumont.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill formally recognizing the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, candidate status, seeking accreditation, at Sam Houston State University.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents has unanimously approved a resolution supporting Lamar University President Ken Evans, Ph.D., in response to criticism from a small but vocal group of LU faculty.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents today elected William F. Scott of Nederland chairman of the board and David Montagne of Beaumont vice chairman.

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System today confirmed the appointment of Thomas A. Johnson, Ed.D., as president of Lamar State College-Orange.

Chancellor Brian McCall today released a statement regarding the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's approval a proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Sam Houston State University.

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall, Ph.D., today named Thomas A. Johnson, Ed.D., sole finalist in the Lamar State College-Orange presidential search.

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall, Ph.D., today named Thomas A. Johnson, Ed.D., sole finalist in the Lamar State College-Orange presidential search.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2019. The Governor also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System today recognized two Texas State University educators and a longtime Lamar University employee for outstanding performance and commitment to the mission of their institutions.

Rossanna Salazar, chair of the Board of Regents of the Texas State University System, has appointed nine individuals to serve on the Advisory Search Committee for the next president of Lamar State College-Orange.

Chancellor Brian McCall announced today that Candice Woodruff, formerly a senior policy advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott, has joined the Texas State University System's Governmental Relations Office as director of policy and planning.

An advisory committee appointed by Board of Regents Chair Rossanna Salazar and Chancellor Brian McCall will assist in the search for the next president of Lamar State College-Orange.

After nearly 24 years as the head of the Lamar State College–Orange campus, Dr. Mike Shahan announced today his plans to retire. He said he plans to stay through the end of the fiscal year.

Dr. Brian McCall, chancellor of the Texas State University System, announced effective today that Daniel Harper has been promoted to vice chancellor for finance.