TXST Responds To COVID-19


In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, uncertainty abounds, but so does hope. The past few months have been difficult, but they've brought out the best in Bobcat Nation. Explore this page for stories of the countless ways our students, faculty, staff, and alumni have made our world a better place through their service, talents, and expertise.

Latest News

School of Nursing faculty and students assist with distributing COVID-19 vaccines during clinics

ANTHROPOLOGIST LEADS COALITION to understand the perspectives within our community about vaccination

PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL LABORATORY STUDIES GIVES INSIGHT TO THE "HIDDEN PROFESSION THAT SAVES LIVES"

STUDENTS SERVING OTHERS

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Our students have stepped up to help others and serve their communities.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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Texas State is helping surrounding communities and Central Texas region.

FACULTY EXPERTS

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TXST faculty and staff have expertise and research relevant to life in the age of coronavirus.

Melinda Villagran, a professor in the Department of Communication Studies and director of the Translational Health Research Initiative, discusses the results of a research study she conducted to survey the impact of daily work commuting in the Austin area in episode 7 of the Big Ideas TXST podcast. 

Texas State professor Alex White utilizes math models to make inroads against COVID-19.

New research by Marcus Felson, professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, indicates that data may afford researchers the opportunity to reexamine crime theory, because government stay-at-home orders produced a natural experiment.

Pfizer close to COVID vaccine, Dr. Rodney E. Rohde weighs in on what that means

Texas State study traces impact of COVID-19 on unprecedented expansion and adaptation of telemedicine services in the United States. 

Emily Brunson, an associate professor of anthropology at Texas State University, will co-chair CommuniVax, a national coalition to strengthen the role and involvement of local communities in an equitable COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

ALUMNI IMPACT

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Texas State graduates are making an impact in their professions and communities in response to coronavirus.

BOBCAT RESOURCES

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The university provides programs and support services to students.

  • The Bobcat Cares program provide funds directly to currently enrolled and eligible students with COVID-19 related expenses.
  • The tuition-free Bobcat Promise program benefits currently accepted freshmen with a family annual adjusted gross income of $50,000 now eligible for free tuition.
  • Established the Bobcats to Bobcats Scholarship Fund to help students who will need financial support to return to Texas State to complete their education. 
  • The university’s food pantry Bobcat Bounty has adjusted its operating mode to offer curbside delivery to better serve students.
  • Student Emergency Services Office is available after Bobcat CARES applications close on May 27, to provide emergency financial aid to eligible students who apply.

TXST IN THE NEWS

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National and regional news outlets have featured our faculty and staff experts.

For more information, contact University Communications:

Jayme Blaschke, 512-245-2555

Sandy Pantlik, 512-245-2922