Presidential Communications
Recent Messages
January 19, 2023
Dr. Damphousse’s first 2023 edition of his monthly newsletter, The Current, featured an interview with the director of one of the three Ph.D. programs that received a significant investment to rapidly grow enrollment as part of the Run to R1: Dr. Clay Green from the Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology Ph.D. program.
January 5, 2023
Dr. Damphousse shared a message with faculty and staff members announcing Hopes & Aspirations High, his vision for the university’s future, including updates on areas where TXST has made recent progress and plans for the coming year.
December 8, 2022
Dr. Damphousse sent his monthly newsletter, The Current, featuring a video interview with Dr. Valarie Fleming and Dan Schumacher about Texas State graduation traditions.
The Current
Monthly video newsletter from President Damphousse
“Each month, I'll share three things that capture the Texas State University spirit: a video interview about a key initiative or priority, a profile of an exceptional Bobcat in NEXT Up, and a closer look at how we are advancing our noble mission to discover, teach, create, and serve.” – Dr. Damphousse
Video Gallery
Collection of videos featuring President Damphousse, including a Q&A about his background, messages recorded alongside First Lady Mrs. Beth Damphousse, and a few of his experiences exploring TXST campuses and engaging with students, faculty, and staff.
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Archived Messages
November 28, 2022
Dr. Damphousse announced to Round Rock Campus (RRC) faculty and staff that in the spring, TXST will launch a nation-wide search for a vice president for operations and community engagement for the RRC.
November 17-18, 2022Dr. Damphousse presented his Quarterly Report to The Texas State University System Board of Regents, including updates on enrollment, research, and philanthropy.
November 18, 2022
Dr. Damphousse sent his monthly newsletter, The Current, featuring a video interview with Jimmy Sellers, the president of Texas State's student organization for veterans
October 24, 2022
Dr. Damphousse provided a University Budget Fiscal Year 2023 Presentation to the University Leadership Assembly.
October 21, 2022
Dr. Damphousse sent his monthly newsletter, The Current, featuring a video interview with Katie Bulen, a senior in the School of Music, alongside First Lady Beth Damphousse.
September 30, 2022
Dr. Damphousse announced that TXST was awarded the Seal of Excelencia. Texas State is one of only six institutions certified in 2022 by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on accelerating Latino student success in higher education.
September 29, 2022
Dr. Damphousse updated faculty and staff on the commissions and task forces that launched following his inaugural State of the University Address at Convocation. The four groups will focus on our Run to R1, student success, recruitment, and administrative burdens.
September 23, 2022
Dr. Damphousse sent his monthly newsletter, The Current, featuring a video interview with Associate Dean for Student Services in University College, Dr. Victoria Black, exploring Texas State’s commitment to student success and a myriad of student programs.
September 20, 2022
Dr. Damphousse announced the Quarterly Team Award Winner: the TXST NEXT Brand Campaign Team.
September 7, 2022
Dr. Damphousse announced to faculty and staff, as a thank you for their successful efforts to boost freshmen enrollment and student retention rates to record highs, every full-time, merit-eligible employee will receive a $1,000 award in their November paycheck.
August 19, 2022
Dr. Damphousse sent his first monthly newsletter called The Current, including a video interview with Chief Research Officer Dr. Shreek Mandayam, and more on Texas State's "Run to R1."
Dr. Damphousse addressed faculty and staff at the annual Convocation. His remarks set forth the top priorities for Texas State University in the new academic year, and a vision for the future of TXST.
August 17, 2022
Dr. Damphousse shared a safety message with the Bobcat community about the university's commitment to safety and security.
August 11-12, 2022
Dr. Damphousse presented his Quarterly Report to The Texas State University System Board of Regents, including updates on enrollment, research, construction, and achievements.
July 1, 2022
On the first day of his presidency, Dr. Damphousse sent welcome messages and a VIDEO to students, faculty and staff, parents and families, and alumni, donors and friends of TXST.
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Media Mentions
Texas State University President To Address Rotary Club
by San Marcos Daily Record · Dec 10, 2022State's Up with Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse
by KTSW · Nov 3, 2022Texas State Homecoming: President Dr. Kelly Damphousse
by KTBC-TV · Oct 20, 2022TXST President Kelly Damphousse on RedditCFB Talk 91
by RedditCFB · Oct 12, 2022Kelly Damphousse champions power of higher ed for a diverse and booming state
by Austin Business Journal · Oct 12, 2022"Vital part of this enterprise": Damphousse builds unique relationship with athletics department
by The University Star · Sep 6, 2022Meet Kelly Damphousse
by The University Star · Aug 24, 2022Q&A: Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse speaks on goals, COVID-19, tenure
by Austin American-Statesman · Aug 1, 2022How Texas State University contributes to the community, culture of San Marcos
by KVUE · Jul 27, 2022Kelly Damphousse: New Texas State University President
by TXST Bobcat Athletics Podcast · Jul 22, 2022 -
President's Cabinet Meeting Minutes
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