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May 2020

Texas State and UT partner to produce thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing
by KXAN News · May 28, 2020

Texas State is putting 3D printers to work producing swabs for COVID-19 tests. The City of Austin approached the university to assist in the vetting of a 3D prototype that could be used for testing.

7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
by Business Insider · May 27, 2020

Celeste Monforton, lecturer in public health at Texas State, says just because businesses are opening up, doesn't mean the virus is gone.

Texas State using 3D printers to produce coronavirus testing swabs
by Fox 7 Austin News · May 26, 2020

Texas State is using 3D printers that were originally shut down due to the pandemic, to produce test swabs for COVID-19 tests.

I desperately miss human touch. Science may explain why
by The Guardian · May 21, 2020

Marian Houser, professor, and associate dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communication says if people don't release the reward part of our brain, they feel unhappy.

The Pandemic Will Probably Not Ruin Your Relationship
by Psychology Today · May 21, 2020

Rhonda N. Balzarini, assistant professor in the Psychology Department, says a responsive partner could lessen COVID-related stressors in a relationship.

The Crisis of Mental Health and COVID-19
by Reform Austin News · May 21, 2020

Millie Cordaro, senior lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts, says the public is living through one of the most historical stressors of their lifetime.

The Crisis of Mental Health and COVID-19
by Reform Austin News · May 21, 2020

Millie Cordaro, senior lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts, says the public is living through one of the most historical stressors of their lifetime.

When Will the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Be Over?
by Men's Health · May 21, 2020

Rodney Rohde, associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, stresses the risk of the virus mutating and rendering a vaccine less effective.

Where To Buy Cloth Face Masks For Coronavirus Online
by Huffington Post · May 19, 2020

Rodney Rohde, associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, highlights proper hand hygiene, physical distancing, and other public health safety measures while wearing a mask.

When Will We Know If Reopening States Has Worked or Backfired?
by Healthline · May 19, 2020

Rodney Rohde, associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, discusses the various outcomes of reopening during the pandemic.

How to decide if it's worth the risk to return to malls, gyms, salons, and more as states reopen but experts remain cautious
by Business Insider · May 14, 2020

Celeste Monforton, lecturer in public health at Texas State, discusses the potential risks of being out in public during the pandemic.

NASCAR to honor healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus
by Fox 7 Austin News · May 14, 2020

Texas State University alum JT Corbitt (2016), a respiratory therapist at St. David's Medical Center, is being honored by NASCAR for being on the frontlines of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Do We Have Enough Lab Specialists for Mass Testing?
by Contagion Live · May 12, 2020

Rodney Rohde, associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, says having a shortage of medical laboratory specialists creates challenges during the response to COVID-19.

How to deal with anxiety and improve your mental health
by Insider · May 12, 2020

Alessandro De Nadai, assistant professor of psychology at Texas State University, says to seek self-help at first if people find they are not at risk of harm from their anxiety.

How To Shop Safely When Stores Reopen During Coronavirus
by Bustle · May 11, 2020

Rodney Rohde, associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, says purchasing items out in public can be safe once again. "I do believe it can be safe to shop in person in stores if precautions are followed," said Rohde.

The Texas Black Rodeo Circuit and a Tender Friendship Are at the Heart of ‘Bull’
by Texas Monthly · May 11, 2020

Jonny McAllister, assistant professor of theatre and dance, and co-screenwriter of 'Bull', winning the grand prize at the Deauville American Film Festival, has now been released on VOD May 1.

Parker: Texas writer Katherine Anne Porter’s novel of 1918 flu reminds us to mourn the dead
by Houston Chronicle · May 2, 2020

The Katherine Ann Porter Literacy Center is a testament to Texas State's nationally graduate program in creative writing. The house has become an extension of the university for students in the master of fine arts program in creative writing.

CARES Act funding to help college students pay for food, rent, utilities
by KXAN · Apr 30, 2020

So far Texas State University has received 7,000 applications for the CARES Program.

April 2020

The Human Cost of Cheap Meat Gets Higher in the Pandemic
by Bloomberg Businessweek · Apr 30, 2020

Celeste Monforton, public health lecturer at Texas State University, says conditions for workers in the meat industry have improved in recent years.

Health experts give Abbott's plan to reopen Texas mixed reviews, warn state revive stay-at-home order if surges emerges
by Texas Tribune · Apr 29, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State says, "If this unfolds in a way we don’t like, like all of a sudden we see a spike in cases, we all must be prepared to step right back into losing those easements."

Photos: A look back when at the time Michael Jordan played at Texas State fresh off 1998 NBA championship
by My SanAntonio · Apr 29, 2020

Texas State University is looking back on the time Michael Jordan played on campus only days after winning his sixth NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1998.

Even During A Pandemic, Parents Should Limit Kids' Screen Time
by Texas Standard · Apr 28, 2020

Jon Lasser, coauthor of "Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World," is also associate dean in the College of Education at Texas State University. Lasser says parents need to be “patient, flexible and collaborate with their kids” when it comes to screen time.

As economy buckles under coronavirus, Texas State expands free tuition program
by Austin American Statesman · Apr 27, 2020

Texas State University announced it would expand its free tuition program, Bobcat Promise, in response to growing financial hardships amid the pandemic. Previously, incoming freshman from families with an adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less were eligible for the program. Now, the program includes families with an income of $50,000 or less.

Merab Gomez and Stephanie Dailey, Ph.D: 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Relationship With Screens and Technology
by Medium · Apr 27, 2020

Merab Gomez, a graduate student in the Master in Psychological Research Program at Texas State University, is researching the association between social media use and general well-being.

The Coronavirus Choice
by U.S. News & World Report · Apr 24, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says just as people had to adapt to taking off their shoes and limiting carry-on liquids when boarding a plane, America's new normal might mean much more frequent hand hygiene.

Texas State University announces $30 million in financial assistance to students affected by COVID-19
by KSAT · Apr 24, 2020

Texas State announced the Bobcat Cares program, which will give funds to current students who have COVID-19 related expenses."I want to thank the members of our Texas Congressional delegation for their support of the CARES Act and the help is providing to our students," said Texas State University President Denise Trauth.

What I Learned From 12 Days in Isolation
by The Atlantic · Apr 23, 2020

Sandra Sidi, currently in the MFA Creative Writing Program at Texas State University, says she is especially good at two things: carrying on through an illness full of scary unknowns, and living in isolation.

Stopping virus a huge challenge at crowded US meat plants
by ABC News · Apr 23, 2020

Celeste Monforton, lecturer in public health at Texas State University, says the scary thing is you know if it could happen in one plant, the potential is there for a lot of other plants. "Unless you're super vigilant, this is a recipe for disaster." (This story also featured in New York Times on April 22nd)

Here's How to Wear a Face Mask Properly, According to Medical Experts
by Good HouseKeeping · Apr 21, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says you should always wash your hands before handling any mask. (This story also featured in Yahoo on April 22nd)

5 High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly
by Parents · Apr 21, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says kitchen appliances, and surfaces-including cutting boards, coffee makers, and sink-are inhabited by bacteria. (This story also featured in Martha Stewart on April 8th)

What Happens If the U.S. Economy Reopens on May 1?
by Healthline · Apr 20, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says opening too early will result in an acceleration of cases and additional deaths. "Yes, there are benefits to waiting. We obviously need to get back to work, but until we handle testing."

Public enrollment for COVID-19 testing coming, health officials say
by KXAN · Apr 17, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says developing fast, reliable testing, especially for a brand new virus, can take months.

Perfectionism takes toll on college students, study shows
by University Business · Apr 15, 2020

Amitai Abramovitch, assistant psychology professor at Texas State University, and Anthony Robinson, a recent master's graduate from Texas State's psychological research program-compared students who have very high and very low levels of perfectionism in a first-of-its-kind-study.

The fight against the coronavirus won't be over when the U.S. reopens. Here's how the nation must prepare itself
by The Atlantic · Apr 15, 2020

Emily Brunson, associate professor for the College of Liberal Arts at Texas State, says, "There's a lot of victim-blaming in the U.S., which comes from that neoliberal perspective where it's your fault if you have bad circumstances."

10 science-backed tips to help you work from home successfully
by Science Focus · Apr 14, 2020

Research from the Department of Psychology at Texas State suggests mixing workouts between cardio, bodyweight exercises and yoga. The latter has been linked to improve working memory by researchers.

The Extreme Power Of Imperfection
by Forbes · Apr 13, 2020

Lynzy Lab, a lecturer in the department of theatre and dance, provides words of encouragement to those struggling with their creativity.

COVID-19 April 13 Updates: Austin Sets Up Rental Help Program, Hotline For Restaurants Established
by KUT · Apr 13, 2020

With many businesses moving to teleworking, Movability and Texas State University are partnering on a survey to see how it's going so far. It seeks to reach a wide range of employees across Central Texas to learn their experiences, as many have been working from home for a month or longer. Some have run into technical glitches, such as not enough broadband.

Round Rock hospital hires TXST students as coronavirus creates shortages
by Austin American Statesman · Apr 13, 2020

Ascension Seton Williamson medical center in Round Rock has hired 10 seniors from Texas State University's respiratory care program to help shore up a personal shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What are the stages of grief? How to process and deal with grief or loss
by Business Insider Malaysia · Apr 12, 2020

Many factors impact the length of time grief will last, says Maureen Keeley, PhD, a professor at Texas State University who studies communication and grief – including whether the loss was unexpected or traumatic, and the support that a person gets during their grieving.

Five High-Touch Areas in Your Home to Disinfect Regularly
by Martha Stewart · Apr 8, 2020

Kitchen appliances, utensils, and surfaces—including cutting boards, coffee makers, refrigerators — come in regular contact with uncooked and unwashed food, so they're inhabited by bacteria, says Rodney E. Rohde, Ph.D., program chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science program at Texas State University. (This story also appeared in Yahoo Lifestyles April 8)

Online Shopping Is Ramping Up, but Are Packages Safe From Coronavirus
by Men's Health · Apr 7, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University says viruses are fragile, meaning they don't hold well on surfaces-especially when exposed to heat and sunlight.

Can a Homemade Face Mask Really Prevent Coronavirus? How to Make, Wear, and Clean One
by Prevention · Apr 7, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, says " masks like N95s or those graded higher can filter particles in the nanometer range," he says. (This story also appeared in The Huffington Post on April 10)

Do Disinfectant Wipes Really Kill Germs Effectively?
by Women's Health · Apr 6, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, says hard surface disinfecting wipes work to destroy bacteria, fungi, and viruses in 10 minutes or less after application, and they prevent new bacteria from forming.

Why Face Masks Are Crucial Now in the Battle Against COVID-19
by Healthline · Apr 6, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program and associate dean for research at the College of Health Professions at Texas State University, says a cloth mask alone is unlikely to prevent you from inhaling microscopic virus particles.

More than ever, we need nature. It makes us and our children happier
by CNN · Apr 4, 2020

Tina Cade, a professor of horticulture at Texas State University, says, "Many studies are showing that even passive interactions with nature give back to us by healing us of problems with stress, anxiety and helping us to focus better," said Cade.

Crisis Gives Fake Cops an Opening to Exploit
by The New York Times · Apr 3, 2020

Marcus Felson, a professor of criminal justice at Texas State University, said in many cases, the perpetrators are preying on the vulnerability and the fear people feel as the virus continues to spread rapidly. "I argue strongly for opportunity being the driving force in crime, and this is a crime opportunity," said Felson.

The Future Is Now: “Now we have a scientific basis to estimate large crowd sizes”
by Medium · Apr 2, 2020

T. Edwin Chow, an associate professor in the Department of Geography at Texas State University, investigates the potential of big data, including web demographics and social media, to unearth spatial patterns of human movement in dynamic events, e.g. disaster response, protests, etc.

COVID-19 pandemic proves to be fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories, TXST finds
by News4SA · Apr 1, 2020

Researchers at Texas State University says that as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, dangerous conspiracy theories about the virus threaten to undermine legitimate efforts to contain it. At best, researchers say the conspiracy theories are a distraction. However, such misguided beliefs could lead to a disregard of medical advice or worse.

March 2020

Central Texas schools and universities donate supplies to help fight COVID-19 pandemic
by KXAN · Mar 29, 2020

Texas State University donated ventilators to local hospitals to help them treat patients with COVID-19.“I talked to the faculty, and we decided if there was a need we could help with, we were open to that,” explained Gregg Marshall, chair of the Department of Respiratory Care.

Texas State loans ventilators to medical centers to help combat COVID-19 pandemic
by KVUE · Mar 27, 2020

Texas State University is helping combat a pandemic-caused shortage of ventilators by loaning several to neighboring medical centers. Now that the university's courses have been moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic, the faculty has decided that idle ventilators can be loaned to the local community.

Here's how graduating and retired nurses can help fight COVID-19 in Texas
by KXAN · Mar 26, 2020

For a nursing student, just weeks from graduating, the student will now be able to do more than half of his/her clinical online. “I think for the most part, they’re ready to get out there. They’re ready to graduate,” said Marla Erbin-Roesemann, Director of St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University.

Is Visiting a National Park a Bad Idea During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
by Fodor’s Travel · Mar 25, 2020

“If we are outdoors and ending up in small groups (camping, running, fishing, etc.), then it will not be effective,” says Rodney Rohde, a medical laboratory professional at Texas State University who has two decades of experience dealing with infectious disease outbreaks including Anthrax, influenza, SARS, Zika, and Ebola.

What Would Freud Make of the Toilet Paper Panic?
by The New Yorker · Mar 23, 2020

People are stockpiling and purchasing mass amounts of toilet paper in response to COVID-19. Dr. Susan Morrison, Texas State English professor, weighs in on what the panic-buying of bathroom tissue could tell us about the human psyche.

How Medical Students Can Stay Safe From Coronavirus
by U.S. News and World Report · Mar 19, 2020

Rodney Rohde, a medical laboratory professional who specializes in virology and has an education-related Ph.D., says medical students should meticulously go through all the sanitation rules they are supposed to follow so that they can rely on that knowledge during a crisis."In general, the best way for all of us to remain calm is to be prepared."

How Long Coronavirus Lives On Clothes, And How To Wash Them
by Huffington Post Australia · Mar 19, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, recommends washing clothing in warm or hot clothing and use detergents that use a bleach compound. “Viruses do not do well at all in this type of harsh environment.”

Agronomists are engineering DNA to save some foods from extinction
by USA Today · Mar 18, 2020

Nicole Wagner, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences says, "Major commodity crops like corn.. is threatened in the lower Midwest states due to morefrequent heat waves." "For example, Montana has been experiencing decreased annual snowpack, which means less consistent water for irrigating commodity and staple crops."

Why young and Healthy People Should Still Take Coronavirus Seriously
by Forbes · Mar 16, 2020

Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, advises young and health people should stay home as much as possible because COVID-19 still poses a risk to them, the U.S. health system, and at-risk populations.

After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandem
by The Christian Science Monitor · Mar 16, 2020

“With limited testing, you won’t know how many cases are in Texas,” says Rodney E. Rohde, an infectious disease expert at Texas State University. “We haven’t had an explosion in Texas yet, but I have no doubt we’re going to have more cases.”

How to avoid Coronavirus on Planes, Trains, and Buses
by Self.com · Mar 13, 2020

“I can't emphasize this enough: Our hands can be very devastating ‘vectors’ of microbe transmission,” microbiologist Rodney Rohde, Ph.D., M.S., chair and professor of clinical laboratory science at Texas State University, tells SELF.

What's the Difference Between and Epidemic and Pandemic?
by Health U.S. News · Mar 13, 2020

Before a disease becomes a pandemic, it has to reach a few other levels, says Rodney Rohde, who is an honorary professor of international studies and associate director for the Translational Health Research Initiative at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

Here's What You Actually Need To Buy To Prepare For Coronavirus
by Forbes · Mar 10, 2020

Dr. Rodney Rohde, the chair of Texas State University’s Clinical Laboratory Science program, told Forbes people shouldn’t hoard more supplies than necessary because it deprives health workers and at-risk populations of necessities. Rohde cautioned against consumers buying health supplies that are needed by frontline health workers.

5 Million Texans Lack Health Insurance. Here's How That Complicates The Coronavirus Response
by Texas Tribune · Mar 10, 2020

Rodney Rohde, an infectious disease expert at Texas State University, said that the strategy of infectious disease containment can only be effective at the beginning of an outbreak. “If you don’t get it done in the first 30 days or less, you’re just not going to contain it,” he said. “This is not abnormal. This is what [viruses] do.”

Coronavirus Should Not Stop You From Going Out to Dinner
by Men's Health · Mar 10, 2020

It's important to know that the novel coronavirus is spread from person-to-person. It's unlikely but possible for food service workers like waitress and kitchen staff to spread the virus, says Rodney Rohde, chair and professor of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program and Associate Dean for Research for the College of Health Professions at TXST.

University official says Texas State discussing plans to teach remotely in case of coronavirus outbreak
by KXAN News · Mar 10, 2020

Rodney E. Rohde, chair of the clinical laboratory science program for Texas State, says he’s beginning those discussions with his staff. “In my department, I’ve started talking to my faculty about potential contingency plans around completing coursework this spring if something were to happen if classes were suspended or something like that,” says Rohde.

This is the worst thing you can do after a workout
by The Ladders · Mar 9, 2020

Though many of these studies focus on women, men can be impacted by this too. Men’s Health Australia cited a study of 230 active social media users that looked at health content online. “We might not realize that we are internalizing it and that it can be affecting our attitudes about ourselves.” said study co-author Tricia Burke of Texas State University.

Virus expert says public panic over coronavirus 'a little out of proportion'
by KVUE News · Mar 5, 2020

Rohde works for Texas State University and has studied viruses for years. He started out studying rabies; now he's studying coronavirus, which is acting like a normal virus."Once it kind of burns through the population, which is what viruses do, it will meet a collective human immune response," Rohde said. "Most of us will live through it with flu-like, mi

Gov. Abbott: Texas to survey teachers on school safety
by KXAN News · Mar 5, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of the School Safety and Victims’ Services Research Survey to be sent to educators statewide. The survey will be administered by Sam Houston State University and the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University.

This Dreamy Island in Indonesia Lights Up With Hundreds of Fireflies at Night
by Travel and Leisure · Mar 4, 2020

While fireflies are found on nearly every continent, they thrive in warm, humid areas and tropical regions, and are often found by standing water, according to the Firefly Conservation & Research group. Ben Pfeiffer, a firefly researcher, master naturalist with a degree in biology from Texas State University, and founder of the organization.

'Election stress disorder': How to cope with the anxiety as political tensions intensify
by NBC News · Mar 3, 2020

“The 2020 political campaign season has been a riveting spectacle that has included a president's impeachment, political polarization among voters and a crowded Democratic primary race,” says Ann Burnette, an associate professor of communication studies at Texas State University.

How changes to the climate will impact the spread of infectious diseases
by The Week · Mar 1, 2020

Texas State University geographer Yongmei Lu said scientists need to map out how disease transmission might change in specific communities."Everyone's talking about climate change, but what people in central Texas need to do to be prepared is going to be different from what people in central China or south China need to," Lu said.

February 2020

Coronavirus Cases Outside China Are Accelerating Rapidly. Here's What to Know
by TIME Magazine · Feb 24, 2020

“I refer to quarantined ships as floating petri dishes because you’re enclosing a living microbial agent with thousands of people in a small area,” said Rodney Rohde, a medical laboratory professional at Texas State University. Confirmed cases include passengers and crew from Japan, the U.S., the U.K., the Philippines, India and Hong Kong, among others.

Chinese rowing team training for Tokyo Olympics in Texas
by KXAN · Feb 24, 2020

The Chinese rowing team has been doing strength and conditioning work at Texas State University just down the road in San Marcos and working with faculty researchers from the university’s Department of Health and Human Performance.

Looking for Leakage: Texas State University develops digital threat assessment program
by Fox 7 Austin News · Feb 22, 2020

School Marshal training classes teach people how to prevent an attack by finding clues on social media. Laura Stone, with the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State, coordinated two Threat Assessment training seminars last year. 300 school districts and charter schools sent staff members to those classes.

Cruise Passenger Whose Coronavirus Infection Went Undetected Shows It May Not Be Possible to Stop the Outbreak From Spreading
by TIME Magazine · Feb 20, 2020

Rodney Rohde, a professor and chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, says that because there are numerous coronaviruses—including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)—there is a lot of “viral background noise” that can make it difficult to identify a particular virus.

Climate change will make animal-borne diseases more challenging to predict
by WKSU · Feb 14, 2020

Texas State University geographer Yongmei Lu said scientists need to map out how disease transmission might change in specific communities.“Everyone’s talking about climate change, but what people in central Texas need to do to be prepared is going to be different from what people in central China or south China need to,” Lu said.

Why is social media so addictive
by Gizmodo · Feb 11, 2020

Krista J. Howard, associate professor from TXST, “We identified several psychological factors to be significantly related with social media addiction: low empathic concern for others, low conscientiousness, high perceived stress, and having major depressive disorder.”

World will always have to live with the emergence of new viruses
by Noticias R7 · Feb 9, 2020

This concern was also shared by other scientists around the world, such as Professor Rodney E. Rohde, a specialist in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, at the Texas State University School of Health.

Texas history: Frank de la Teja spent his life figuring out old Texas
by Austin American Statesman · Feb 7, 2020

Frank de la Teja, retired as professor from Texas State University from two years ago. This go-round, it’s as executive director of the Texas State Historical Association, the nonprofit group that serves history buffs and scholars. It is the oldest learned society in Texas.

Downtown Austin commuters mostly drive alone to work. Some business leaders want change
by KUT · Feb 5, 2020

An Austin transportation group hopes a first-of-its-kind study will encourage fewer employees to drive alone to work downtown. Dr. Melinda Villagran, director of the Translational Health Research Initiative at Texas State, partnered with the transportation group to conduct the survey.

Novel Coronavirus Lab Protocols and Responses: Next Steps
by American Society for Microbiology · Feb 3, 2020

Dr. Rodney R. Rohde at Texas State University Clinical Laboratory Science Program tells American Society for Microbiology: "The sensational nature of an infectious disease outbreak combined with the ease of spreading information leads to rumors and misinformation, and this has certainly been true with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)."

January 2020

Protecting our Cyber Infrastructure through Security Games
by Medium · Jan 31, 2020

For the University of Texas' Cybersecurity Speaker Series event, they welcomed Dr. Mina Guirguis, Professor of Computer Science from Texas State University at San Marcos. Dr. Guirguis discussed how game theory techniques can be applied to many cybersecurity problems.

Chinese province placed on UT-Austin's restricted travel list after coronavirus outbreak
by KXAN · Jan 27, 2020

Dr. Rodney R. Rohde at Texas State University Clinical Laboratory Science program tells KXAN: “If you are following the respiratory viral pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China, you will note I have mentioned when the outbreak was reported that I thought it was a newly emerging virus or one that had shifted/drifted from SARS."

Why Texas Music Legend Terry Allen Calls His New Album 'Just Like Moby Dick'
by Texas Public Radio · Jan 27, 2020

Allen is an artist in many senses of the word. In addition to being a musician, he is also a sculptor. Before his death in 2016, fellow songwriter Guy Clark asked Allen to use his ashes in a piece...Allen donated the sculpture to the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos.

Texas State University Department of Theatre and Dance Will Stage Virginia Grise's BLU
by Broadway World · Jan 27, 2020

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University will stage Virginia Grise's "blu" Feb. 6-9 in the PSH Foundation Studio Theatre.

SA Artist Datchuk Wins Prestigious $50,000 United States Artists Fellowship
by Rivard Report · Jan 22, 2020

Jennifer Ling Datchuk, an assistant professor of studio arts and ceramics at Texas State University, said it was important to her to apply in the craft category, as her baccalaureate degree is in crafts and her graduate degree is in artisanry.

CDC confirms first case of coronavirus in the US
by Fox 7 Austin News · Jan 22, 2020

“Everyone should care, anytime there's a new virus or new microbe, whatever that's going to be, we should have our radar up and see what's going on," Texas State University chair and professor of clinical laboratory science Dr. Rodney Rohde said. "Symptom-wise, it appears it's like other pneumonia-like illnesses."

The Wittliff Collections Announces Limited Tables-for-Two For Inaugural Festival
by Broadway World · Jan 22, 2020

The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announces a limited availability of "Date-Night" tables-for-two for their inaugural Festival, taking place April 18, 2020.

San Antonio Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by National Book Critics Circle
by San Antonio Current · Jan 21, 2020

According to a press release from Texas State University, where Nye teaches creative writing, the Sandrof Award is "given to a person or institution — a writer, publisher, critic or editor, among others — who has, over time, made significant contributions to book culture."

Growing Pains: Stress Is Killing Farmers, but These Texans Keep Plowing Ahead
by Dallas Observer · Jan 21, 2020

Farmers have no way to control the weather or commodity markets and often live fairly isolated lives, which sets them up to feel helpless and out of control more frequently than most Americans, says Erica Nason, a social work professor at Texas State University in San Marcos, who studies mental health in rural populations.

The Cat Comeback: Pitcher aims to rewrite the end of her Olympic story
by KXAN · Jan 20, 2020

She decided to retire from the sport and move on with her life. She became a softball coach at Texas State University, fell in love, got married and gained a step-daughter. But, in her words, God had other plans.

Why are there hundreds of law enforcement officers at Texas State University right now
by KXAN · Jan 16, 2020

Hundreds of law enforcement officers are on Texas State University’s campus — but there’s no cause for alarm. They are participating in a unique annual training at the university’s annual competition and seminar for crisis negotiations.

‘Treated like trash’: the project trying to identify the bodies of migrants
by The Guardian · Jan 12, 2020

The Texas State Forensic Anthropology Center's Operation Identification has recovered more than 300 individual sets of remains in the south Texas borderlands, many buried haphazardly, in hopes of repatriating their remains.

How to handle work stress: Adding a desk plant can reduce anxiety
by TODAY · Jan 9, 2020

Tina Marie Cade, horticulture professor, explains that green interiorscapes and office plants "can keep employees healthier, happier and potentially even nicer."

RTDNA Murrow Submission: Excellence in Writing-David Martin Davies
by Texas Public Radio · Jan 3, 2020

Professor Daniel Wescott is in the Department of Anthropology at Texas State University. He is the director of their Forensic Anthropology Center - which some people call “The Body Ranch.”

Tim O'Brien's "Dad's Maybe Book' Is a Love Letter to His Sons, 15 years in the making
by Texas Monthly · Jan 2, 2020

Tim O’Brien, the author of the celebrated short story collection The Things They Carried, is, by his own admission, a “preposterously slow” writer. But the longtime Texas State University professor’s latest work, Dad’s Maybe Book, published in October 2019, is the sort of project that takes a decade and a half to write.

December 2019

The Dead In The Desert: Unknown Burials And Operation I.D.
by Texas Public Radio · Dec 31, 2019

Kate Spradley, a forensic anthropologist at Texas State University and director of Operation ID, recover bodies of unidentified migraines who died in the Brooks County desert to document and identify migrants' remains and return the remains to their families.

In Memoriam: Saying Goodbye to the Innovators, Creators, Movers and Shakers San Antonio and Texas Lost in 2019
by San Antonio Current · Dec 31, 2019

“Barnett was sort of the kingpin of the East Side sound,” said Hector Saldana, music curator for the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. “He influenced Doug Sahm, he influenced Chicano musicians. He also represented a time when R&B was really hot and the sound was changing, where the big bands were becoming smaller jazz outfits.”

Do ‘good guys with guns’ stop mass shootings? Here’s what the statistics say
by KXAN · Dec 30, 2019

The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center emphasizes the need for civilian response training to better respond to mass attacks, teaching tactics on how to avoid and defend yourself in such situations. Since its inception, ALERRT estimates its training has been taught to at least 400,000 civilians nationwide.

Remains exhumed from Oakwood Cemetery to return in early 2020
by Austin-American Statesman · Dec 23, 2019

The remains of more than 30 people exhumed from a historically segregated section of East Austin’s Oakwood Cemetery were sent to Texas State University for testing that could provide information on race, ethnicity, age, sex, cause of death and other details about the people who were buried there.

A day with the team that works to identify the remains of missing migrants
by KENS5 · Dec 23, 2019

A forensic anthropology team from Texas State University is working to exhume six people who are believed to be unidentified migrants at the border.

How to Stop Thinking About Work at 3am
by Harvard Business Review · Dec 20, 2019

Additional research from Texas State University and Sun-yat Sen University reinforced findings that self-compassion reduces stress-related poor sleep.

Sound of a Decade: The 2010's Brought Big Changes to San Antonio's Music Scene- Mostly Positive Ones
by San Antonio Current · Dec 20, 2019

“Paper Tiger came in like gangbusters,” said Hector Saldaña, a founding member of the Krayolas and Texas Music Curator for the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University. “I think they’ve done a great job trying to accommodate where live music is going and where the taste of the public is.”

Human Remains Exhumed at La Grulla Cemetery to be Identified through DNA Samples
by KRGV · Dec 17, 2019

University students uncovered unidentified human remains at a cemetery in La Grulla. Texas State University professor Dr. Kate Spradley has conducted similar excavations in South Texas for several years.

First Wittliff Collections Festival Will Celebrate Texas Culture, Literature And Music
by Texas Standard · Dec 16, 2019

David Coleman is the director of the Wittliff Collections, housed at Texas State University in San Marcos. He is helping organize the first ever Wittliff Collections Festival on April 18 in Austin.

Tech Entrepreneur is Making The World Safe For Her Daughter
by Forbes · Dec 15, 2019

The 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which took the lives of 17 people and injured 17 more, was the tragic impetus for tech entrepreneur Lisa Falzone to launch her latest company, Athena Security.

In quest to make Tokyo 2020, Chinese rowers train on Lady Bird Lake
by Austin American-Stateman · Dec 11, 2019

Health and Human Performance faculty researchers & graduate students have worked with the Chinese rowing team on enhancing performance in preparation for a last chance at qualifying for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The Wittliff Collections Present Inaugural Festival Celebrating Music, Photography, Film and Literature of the Southwest
by Broadway World · Dec 4, 2019

The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, will host its festival debut on April 18, 2020.

November 2019

7 Ways to Ease Your Anxiety During the Election
by Popsugar · Nov 27, 2019

Dr. Alessandro De Nadai, an assistant professor of psychology, suggests setting aside a limited amount of time to read or watch the news as checking the news more frequently will only serve to trigger your anxiety.

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Why This Billionaire Latina Entrepreneur Equates Entrepreneurship With Hope
by Inc. · Nov 21, 2019

Nina Vaca, the Latina entrepreneur and founder of the $1 billion-grossing Pinnacle Group: There's never been a better time to be a woman in business.

‘War on drugs’ is driving deforestation
by Science Focus · Nov 21, 2019

The effect of drug trafficking on deforestation has become worse as the current US government has moved towards investing ‘war on drugs’ money into military rather than humanitarian aid, said Jennifer Devine, assistant professor of geography.

Prescription opioid misuse in older adults linked to lasting physical, mental complications
by News Medical · Nov 19, 2019

Research in part by Ty Schepis, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, shows older adults who suffer prescription opioid misuse are at a higher risk for physical and mental quality of life problems.

A History of Mass Violence: A Catalyst Project
by KXAN · Nov 19, 2019

Texas State ALERRT Center's John Curnutt joins KXAN News in a roundtable discussion on the past 40 years of mass violence in Texas and how important it is for citizens to prepare for similar tragic events.

How Companies Can Commit To Their Core Values
by Forbes · Nov 13, 2019

Texas State's academic honor code is used as an example of how to incorporate respect as a core value in an honor code checklist.

Santa Clarita shooting: Some fear active shooter training at schools can bring its own trauma
by Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2019

Pete Blair, a criminal justice professor at Texas State University who helped develop the choice-based strategy, said that additional tactics and training could also have the opposite effect and make students feel more secure.

Exorcisms make a 21st century comeback
by Chicago Tribune · Nov 17, 2019

In addition, the range of activities now considered "demonic manifestations" have expanded, driving demand for help, said religious studies professor Joseph Laycock of Texas State University, who teaches a course on demonology.

Bastrop County, state park purchase 19 acres for Houston toad habitat
by Austin Statesman · Nov 12, 2019

Bastrop County and Bastrop State Park are partnering to purchase land to help grow Houston toad populations. Biologists from Texas State have been working on repopulation efforts for the endangered species.

Four San Antonio-area universities among best in U.S. for veterans, rank says
by KSAT · Nov 6, 2019

Texas State University ranks on The Military Times’ list of the best four-year colleges in the U.S. for veterans.

Is Social Media The Best Place To Get Fitness And Health Advice?
by Forbes · Nov 6, 2019

Tricia J. Burke's research has found that the more exercise-related posts a person saw on social media, the more concerned that individual might feel about their own weight and that could result in an unhealthy body image.

Interview with Steven Beebe, Ph.D. from Texas State University on Interpersonal and Organization Communication
by Master's in Communications · Nov 6, 2019

Dr. Steven Beebe, Regents’ and University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies, discusses his research in communication studies, interpersonal communication and organizational communication as a resource for students interested in master's in communication programs.

Mysteries Decoded: Vampires of New Orleans
by The CW · Nov 4, 2019

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Dr. Joseph Laycock discusses the origin of vampire legends and the current stigma of practicing vampirism.

October 2019

The memory of Generalisimo Francisco Franco is still alive
by Open Democracy · Oct 29, 2019

Louie Dean Valencia-García discusses differing opinions on whether the exhumation of Generalisimo Francisco Franco will lead people to forgetting the meaning of Fascism or could be a lesson of history.

9 tips for not getting spied on while traveling
by Yahoo! · Oct 26, 2019

Securing phones and computers while traveling is heavily suggested to protect sensitive information, but some countries regulate the use of encryptions and VPN and could result in harassment from the government.

DOJ awards more than $85.3M in grants to address school violence
by KVUE · Oct 25, 2019

The Department of Justice has awarded Texas State University a one million dollar grant to improve school security.

How To Use Your Phone More Mindfully In 9 Simple Steps
by Bustle · Oct 19, 2019

Associate professor of Anthropology Dr. Nicole Taylor's research shows the correlation between social media use and mental health problems.

5 Easy Ways to Unplug From Technology as a Family
by Parents · Oct 18, 2019

Dr. Jon Lasser, associate dean for research and sponsored programs at the College of Education, recommends engaging kids in activities that are incompatible with screen time.

Cocaine traffickers fuel climate change
by Climate News Network · Oct 17, 2019

Jennifer Devine's research on the cocaine trade in Central America say traffickers seeking out new smuggling routes are destroying large areas of tropical forest in order to build roads and landing strips to transport supplies of cocaine bound for an ever-expanding market in the US.

Young adults not seeking treatment for substance use disorders
by Technology Org · Oct 17, 2019

Ty Schepis' research shows a majority of young adults with any substance use disorder during their lifetime rarely achieved abstinent remission, and had not received treatment, regardless of education.

Know the Benefits of Free Natural Therapy for Your Health (Indonesian)
by JPNN · Oct 14, 2019

Dr. Christine Norton's research on outdoor adventure therapy shows it can be an effective mental health care tool that helps to overcome problems and prevent them from getting worse.

How The War On Drugs Affects Climate Change
by Texas Standard · Oct 15, 2019

Jennifer Devine, assistant professor of geography, explains the "war on drugs" is contributing the climate change. She describes this phenomenon as "narco deforestation."

Know the Benefits of Free Natural Therapy for Your Health (English)
by JPNN · Oct 14, 2019

Dr. Christine Norton's research on outdoor adventure therapy shows it can be an effective mental health care tool that helps to overcome problems and prevent them from getting worse.

Latent risk for leptospirosis (Spanish)
by El Nuevo Dia · Oct 13, 2019

Ivan Castro Arellano's research on the disease Leptospirosis urges planning and implementation of an aggressive plan to control the mongoose and rodent population after finding evidence of the bacteria in a large population of people and animals in the communities of Caño Martín Peña in San Juan.

Latent risk for leptospirosis (English)
by El Nuevo Dia · Oct 13, 2019

Ivan Castro Arellano's research on the disease Leptospirosis urges planning and implementation of an aggressive plan to control the mongoose and rodent population after finding evidence of the bacteria in a large population of people and animals in the communities of Caño Martín Peña in San Juan.

What Happens To Your Brain When You Swipe Right On Dating Apps
by Bustle · Oct 13, 2019

Jessica James' research on dating and sex in the digital age shows using dating apps like Tinder can give a reward-like instant gratification and can become addictive as each swipe brings new possibility of opportunity.

Mental Health Illustrations On Instagram Create Community
by Bustle · Oct 10, 2019

Dr. Nicole Taylor's research into social media trends shows there are positives to sharing on social media, like developing and disseminating creative ideas and the opportunities for community engagement, but those connections lack the depth of face-to-face interactions, resulting in feelings of loneliness.

How Your Hot Yoga Class Can Help Your Heart
by Runner's World · Oct 9, 2019

Dr. Stacy Hunter's research on hot yoga suggests routine hot yoga activity can reduce blood pressure in the absence of medications.

ALERRT Center at Texas State awarded $8.6M Department of Justice grant
by KVUE · Oct 8, 2019

The money will support ALERRT's Integrated Response Training Program, which provides training across the U.S. to improve rapid response to active shooter situations.

Researchers Tackle Data Breaches that Threaten Healthcare
by Health News Digest · Oct 8, 2019

College of Health Professions researchers Dr. Alex McLeod and Dr. Diane Dolezel work to combat cybersecurity breaches of healthcare organizations.

Cocaine is driving deforestation, climate change, and migration
by The Verge · Oct 8, 2019

Drug trafficking in Central America is responsible for deforestation and migration, depletes the area of natural resources, and plays a part in climate change. Assistant professor Jennifer Devine's research suggests it's the government's responsibility to protect the local communities to better curb drug trafficking and save forests.

How to Help Your Family Thrive - Part 1: Family morale and cohesion—essentials for a happy, healthy home.
by Psychology Today · Oct 4, 2019

Cheryl Fulton, an Associate Professor in the Professional Counseling Program, explains family rituals and their positive impact of bonding a family and instilling a sense of belonging and commitment.

New snorkel tours offer up-close view of protected San Marcos springs
by KXAN · Oct 3, 2019

The springs that once played host to an underwater theme park are now protected, and the group leading conservation efforts at Spring Lake is offering an up-close view of the area’s ecology.

September 2019

Jack the Ripper identity questioned by Texas State research professor
by KXAN · Sep 27, 2019

Kim Rossmo, a research professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Texas State University, questions the investigation which concluded the identity of Jack the Ripper earlier this year.

Inside the Four-Year Forensic Search to Give One Migrant Family an Answer
by Esquire · Sep 26, 2019

Follow the journey of the exhumation, research and identification of one migrant's remains found in Brooks County, one of the poorest counties in Texas, with the help of Texas State's Operation ID.

Tech SA: Texas State University, company develop technology to monitor cattle
by KSAT · Sep 24, 2019

Texas State University is teaming up with a company that is developing solar-powered ear tags with GPS to help monitor cattle. Maeve Garigan is founder and CEO of Roper, the company behind the device.

Companies can use VR to train employees for mass shootings. But should they?
by CNN International · Sep 24, 2019

VR video platform and training startup Pixvana along with tactical training company Alexo — the experience was announced this month with the goal of helping companies prepare their employees for an active-shooter scenario.

In Nigeria, dreadlocks are entangled with beliefs about danger
by Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation · Sep 20, 2019

Anthropology professor Augustine Agwuele explains the negative connotations surrounding deadlocked hair in certain parts of Africa.

Two Local Business Leaders Give Texas State University $2.5 M Gift For Student-Athlete Scholarships, Endowments
by San Marcos Corridor · Sep 19, 2019

John and Chloe Navarrette, San Marcos business leaders and philanthropists, have made a $2.5 million gift to Texas State University to support student-athlete scholarships and endowments.

Entrepreneurs discuss disrupting industries at 2019 Greater San Marcos Innovation Summit
by Community Impact · Sep 18, 2019

President Denise Trauth spoke about how college students are staying ahead of recent trends in technology and innovation. The university provides a "workforce pipeline" for companies, attracting more entrepreneurs to the Innovation Corridor.

How Safe Are Your Kids Online, Exactly?
by MSN · Sep 18, 2019

Dr. Jon Lasser, associate dean for research, urges keeping tabs on children's internet use and who they are communicating with. Conversations about Internet safety can serve the purpose of clarifying, communicating, and reinforcing safety guidelines

Fewer teen pregnancies in Texas, but experts point to needed work in repeat teen births
by KXAN · Sep 18, 2019

Dr. Norma Perez-Brena, director of Strengthening Relationships/Strengthening Families, explains how the program provides education on healthy relationships, co-parenting relationships, as well as information around the transition out of high school.

With A Deadline Looming The UK Still Struggles With Brexit
by Texas Standard · Sep 17, 2019

Caroline Ritter, assistant professor of modern British history at Texas State University, comments on the United Kingdom's October 31 deadline to set the terms for their separation from the European Union.

Texas State gets funding to help identify South Texas remains
by KVUE · Sep 17, 2019

Dr. Kate Spradley with Operation ID has received a $200,000 grant from the State of Texas Homeland Security Grants Division. It will allow Dr. Spradley to hire a full-time lab technician who is expected to conduct case work.

‘Hot’ yoga, hula dance your way to healthy blood pressure
by Chicago Tribune · Sep 16, 2019

Department of Health & Human Performance assistant professor Stacy Hunter's research shows hot yoga can have beneficial effects on lowering elevated blood pressure and relieving levels of stress.

From ‘my generals’ to ‘my Kevin,’ Trump’s preferred possessive can be a sign of affection or control
by Washington Post · Sep 16, 2019

Ann Burnette, a professor of communication studies and presidential rhetoric, explains when a president uses a personal possessive pronoun, it communicates intimacy which at times can be effective.

Understanding the Opioid Crisis in the United States: Part 2
by Psychology Today · Sep 13, 2019

Ty S. Schepis, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas State, uses his expertise in substance abuse, to discuss in an online series titled part 2 to define what opioids are and answers how we got to a crisis point.

Texas State University receives $2.5 million grant to advance research in STEM
by KSAT · Sep 13, 2019

Dean of Texas State's Honors College, Dr. Heather Galloway leads the five-year grant, intended to focus on creating faculty-student communities, from the National Science Foundation's division of undergraduate education.

The Push to Get More Teachers of Color in Special Education Classrooms
by Education Week · Sep 9, 2019

Associate professors of special education are working to increase the number of students of color and help them secure long-term placements after graduation.

How to talk to your kids about weight
by NBC News · Sep 8, 2019

Nicole Taylor, Associate Professor of Anthropology, advises giving children a role in creating healthy meals to help them feel more invested in sustaining behavior change around eating habits.

Using Plants to Combat Prison Recidivism
by SciTechDaily · Sep 8, 2019

Former graduate student Megan Holmes and horticulture professor Tina Waliczek's research demonstrates that individuals who engaged in horticultural programs demonstrated the lowest rate of recidivism over all other categories of released inmates.

The Wittliff Collections Save Texas Music History for the Ages...and the Public
by Houston Press · Sep 6, 2019

While the Wittliff Collections "features ample archives of art, photography, and literature from Texas/Mexican/Southwestern creators, its crown jewel is its still-growing Texas Music Collection, fast on its way to becoming one of the state and country’s premier of its sort."

Study hints at hot yoga benefit for blood pressure
by American Heart Association News · Sep 5, 2019

Assistant professor and lab director of the cardiovascular physiology lab at Texas State Stacy Hunter's research on hot yoga suggests the practice could be feasible and effective in terms of reducing blood pressure without medication.

September is the new January: Here's how to set and tackle big goals this fall
by NBC News · Sep 3, 2019

Cheryl Fulton, associate professor in the Texas State professional counseling program, discusses the benefits of tackling smaller things on to do lists.

THE LONG TERM DEAD: EXHUMING AND IDENTIFYING MISSING MIGRANTS WITH KATE SPRADLEY
by Intercross · Sep 3, 2019

Operation Identification founder Kate Spradley discusses OpId's mission, the barriers to identifying migrant remains, and the crossover with ICRC’s work with the missing.

August 2019

Trump Retweeted a Video With a Logo Linked to White Nationalism and Fascistic Vigilantes
by VICE News · Aug 29, 2019

Louie Dean Valencia-García, assistant professor of digital history at Texas State University and an expert in modern neo-fascist movements, comments on the suggestive normalization of modern fascism in the United States.

CULTURE CLASH To Headline 17th Annual Black And Latino Playwrights Celebration
by Broadway World · Aug 28, 2019

The performance troupe Culture Clash will be a special guest during the 17th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Sept. 2-8 at Texas State University.

What to Know About Virginia Woolf's Love Affair With Vita Sackville-West
by Time Magazine · Aug 23, 2019

Professor of English Victoria L. Smith discusses the significance of novelist Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West's relationship, the 1928 novel Orlando and how its themes about gender and sexuality are still relevant.

Texas State University and JE Dunn Construction Prepare Students for the Demands of the Construction Industry
by College Planning & Management · Aug 21, 2019

JE Dunn Construction has collaborated with Texas State to launch Build Learn Advance, a program dedicated to providing students with hands-on experience that focuses on critical areas of construction.

Super Awesome Science Show: Social media
by Global News · Aug 20, 2019

Stephanie Dailey, an assistant professor of communication studies, talks with the Super Awesome Science Show podcast on the potential pitfalls of social media and the possibility of addiction and eventual harms to our mental health.

Study suggests that women hit sexual peak at 27; and explains why
by Pulse · Aug 20, 2019

According to a research conducted by psychology students at the Texas State University, women hit their sexual peak at the age of 27 "in response to their dwindling fertility." The research was in collaboration with California State University, San Bernardino, and the University of Texas at Austin.

How 'Body Ranch' Research Impacts The Appeal Of A Texas Death Row Inmate
by Texas Public Radio · Aug 19, 2019

Daniel Wescott, Forensic Anthropology Center director and professor of Anthropology at Texas State University, explains how the center's research is used to train forensic experts to accurately process crime scenes.

Edwards Aquifer Authority takes action following reports of growing parasite problem in San Marcos and Comal rivers
by Community Impact · Aug 11, 2019

Texas State researcher and parasitologist David Huffman expresses concerns about the long term effects of Haplorchis on local fish populations.

Since 2016, nearly 2,700 civilians trained to deal with active shooters, Austin police say
by Austin American-Statesman · Aug 7, 2019

Since January 2016, Austin police, with help from the ALERRT Center at Texas State, have trained 2,693 people to plan and react to active shooter situations.

Zombie debt: How collectors trick consumers into reviving dead debts
by The Washington Post · Aug 7, 2019

The complicated nature of debt-collecting laws can leave consumers at a disadvantage and lead to tricking to consumer to revive old debts, said Marc C. McAllister, assistant professor at Texas State.

Round Rock singing program improving lives of those with Parkinson’s
by Austin Statesman · Aug 6, 2019

Participants of the Restoration of Speech and Voice in Parkinson’s program performed during a closing ceremony Thursday, showing off their improved vocal skills as result of the program.

Engineering Ethics Isn't Always Black And White
by Forbes · Aug 6, 2019

According to Dr. Karl Stephan at the Ingram School of Engineering, exposing engineering students to ethics courses is increasingly more important as advances in artificial intelligence occur.

Terror attacks like El Paso aim to topple the government, experts say
by Yahoo News · Aug 6, 2019

Louie Dean Valencia-García, an assistant professor of digital history at Texas State University, explains why mass shooters believe there's a logic to their violent attacks.

Whiplash Weather in the Valley Brings Fears of Flood, Drought, and Wildfires
by Texas Observer · Aug 5, 2019

Recent flooding and drought affecting the Rio Grande Valley could be influence by climage chage, according to Dr. Robert Mace of the Meadows Center.

After El Paso Walmart shooting, advice for retailers from security experts
by Fox Business · Aug 5, 2019

Pete Blair, professor of criminal justice and executive director of the ALERRT Center at Texas State, stresses the importance of training employees to react quickly to an incident and move customers either out of the store or to safe locations.

Inside China Tech: How AI helps count accurate crowd numbers in Hong Kong protests
by South China Morning Post · Aug 5, 2019

Raymong Wong, the founder and managing director of C&R Wise AI, teamed up with Paul Yip, social sciences professor at Hong Kong University, and Edwin Chow, a geography researcher from Texas State University.

Back in the News: Adolescents and Vaping
by Psychology Today · Aug 4, 2019

Dr. Ty S. Schepis explains how e-cigarette brand JUUL targeted teenagers with their advertising.

Texas State study shows warming Arctic temps contributing to U.S. heat waves
by kXAN · Aug 2, 2019

A new study, conducted in part at Texas State University, found that rapid warming in the Arctic may contribute to heat waves right here in the United States.

Teens Are Getting Hooked on Leftover Prescription Meds
by Drugs.com · Aug 2, 2019

As the number of teens abusing prescription drugs rises, Dr. Ty Schepis stresses the importance of interventions to address substance use and other medical and mental health issues.

July 2019

School districts stay on top of student safety initiatives
by Houston Chronicle · Jul 31, 2019

Region 4 Education Service Center often collaborates with the Texas School Safety Center to provide classes and workshops that include how to create a comprehensive emergency plan for natural and man-made hazards, as well as training for school-based law enforcement officers to meet statutory requirements.

Fish can smell viruses, Texas State researchers discover
by KSAT · Jul 31, 2019

Research reveals that fish can smell viruses in a study released by Texas State University and University of New Mexico researchers.

High Prevalence of Deadly Bacterial Disease Found in Puerto Rico
by Yale School of Public Health · Jul 30, 2019

In collaboration with Yale School of Public Health and Puerto Rico Department of Health, Texas State researchers found that leptospirosis is far more prevalent in Puerto Rico than previously thought.

Why Do Less Than 4% Of Former Foster Kids Have A College Degree In Texas?
by Texas Public Radio · Jul 26, 2019

Research by Dr. Toni Watt, professor of sociology at Texas State, shows only 3.5% of youth previously in foster care earn a degree by the time they're 24.

Texas State professor searching for concrete solution to construction pollution
by KXAN · Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Fred Aguayo of the Department of Engineering at Texas State University says the production of the construction material is where the harmful emissions originate and is researching suitable replacements for the main ingredient to concrete.

New study of wrongful convictions shows problem goes beyond police, prosecutor misconduct
by Chicago Sun Times · Jul 24, 2019

After analyzing 50 wrongful convictions and other investigative failures, Texas State University criminologists Kim Rossmo and Joycelyn Pollock found that confirmation bias, reinforced by groupthink and strong incentives to quickly identify the perpetrators of highly publicized crimes, figures prominently in the mistakes that send innocent people to prison.

Texas Workers Are Dying on the Job at Alarming Rates
by Texas Observer · Jul 22, 2019

As the on-the-job death toll rises, Celeste Monforton, a lecturer in public health at Texas State University and a former OSHA official, said researchers need access to more specific government data.

Hong Kong start-up that counts protesters applies AI to other uses in city
by Asia One · Jul 22, 2019

Dr. Edwin Chow, associate professor of geography, joined researchers using Artificial Intelligence to identify the number of protestors in Hong Kong.

Texas writers' book on Timothy Leary gets the TV treatment with Woody Harrelson to star
by Dallas News · Jul 19, 2019

Woody Harrelson will star in TV series based on book by Steven L. Davis, curator for Texas State's Wittliff Collections.

Adolescents using multiple sources for prescription drugs at high risk for substance use disorders
by Medicine News line · Jul 18, 2019

Dr. Ty Schepis discusses the need of intervention in adolescents abusing prescription drugs to address their substance use, as well as any other medical and mental health issues.

This Millennial Adviser Says Her Generation Is Headed for a Fall
by Bloomberg Work Wise · Jul 18, 2019

Bloomberg spoke with Texas State alumna Adunola Adeshola about her generation and the stereotypes she thinks are unfair—and the ones that are spot on.

Texas State's Forensic Center stays busy identifying bodies for law enforcement
by CBS Austin · Jul 18, 2019

Dr. Daniel Wescott, director of Texas State's Forensic Anthropology Center, is helping the Seguin Police Department determine the identity of a skeleton that was found last week in a house.

Unearthed
by Science Channel · Jul 14, 2019

The archaeological work of Dr. Christina Conlee in Peru was featured on a Science Channel show about the Nazca Lines, the mysterious symbols carved into a remote desert.

New Wimberley School Aims To Take Water Conservation To The Next Level
by Texas Public Radio · Jul 11, 2019

Nick Dornak is the director of Watershed Services at Texas State University's Meadows Center. He says the school will be the first “one water” school in the state, incorporating water and wastewater treatment directly into the building.

To help police respond better to active attacks, these students volunteer to shoot at them for class credit
by The Washington Post · Jul 9, 2019

On a Friday afternoon in April, Texas State University freshman Kendyl Cutshall stopped by a research facility near campus to shoot a police officer for class credit.

The “Red Headed Stranger” Rides Again: Here’s What We Learned
by Texas Monthly · Jul 9, 2019

Ahead of the screening, many of the roughly four hundred guests roamed the property, taking photos in the jail cell (now renamed “Willie’s Joynt”) and looking at artifacts from the film on exhibit from the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University.

What Is Wilderness Therapy & How Can It Help You
by Refinery 29 · Jul 5, 2019

Dr. Christine Lynn Norton, associate professor in the school of social work, promotes outdoor adventure therapy - the use of outdoor experiences and activities to kinesthetically engage people on cognitive, behavioral, and somatic levels.

Nutrition experts ask: Could a 24/7 chatbot improve access to Texas WIC?
by KXAN · Jul 5, 2019

Texas State University professors are working with the state’s WIC program to develop a chatbot that would provide 24/7 communication capabilities for the program’s clients.

How A.I. Helped Improve Crowd Counting in Hong Kong Protests
by New York Times · Jul 3, 2019

Dr. Edwin Chow, associate professor of geography, joined a group of researchers that combined artificial intelligence and manual counting techniques to estimate the size of the crowd, concluding that 265,000 people marched.

Superbug Outbreak Hits Neonatal Unit at Pittsburgh Hospital
by Yahoo! News · Jul 2, 2019

Dr. Rodney Rohde, chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science program, discusses the growing health concerns regarding MRSA, a resistant bacterium.

Why Everyone Should Be Concerned About Adolescent Vaping
by Psychology Today · Jul 1, 2019

Texas State University associate professor of psychology Ty Schepis explains harmful effects from e-cigarettes on adolescents and the necessity for regulations to reduce access to the products.

June 2019

'Great Replacement' ideology is spreading hate in U.S. and across the globe
by Yahoo! News · Jun 30, 2019

Louie Dean Valencia-García, an assistant professor of Digital History, discusses the 'Great Replacement' ideology as he studies the emergence of identitarians and white-power groups.

Researcher explores how urbanization affects wildlife, spread of Lyme disease
by Outbreak News Today · Jun 29, 2019

Dr. Ivan Castro-Arellano, a disease ecologist and wildlife researcher at Texas State University, is exploring how urbanization and its effects on mammals impact the spread of pathogens.

Inspector General wants to know if USDA concealed worker safety data
by Washington Post · Jun 25, 2019

Dr. Celeste Monforton reviewed the USDA’s data and analysis and concluded “it is impossible” for the department to “draw any statistically valid conclusion about worker injury rate differences.”

Are U.S. heat waves driven by Arctic warming?
by E&E News · Jun 17, 2019

Assistant professor of Geography Tom Ballinger's research shows complex physical changes in the atmosphere may be increasing the conditions that allow heat waves to occur in the first place.

Invasive parasite problem found in the San Marcos, Comal Rivers
by FOX 7 Austin · Jun 6, 2019

Texas State University researchers study an invasive parasite that poses a potential threat to endangered species found in the San Marcos and Comal Rivers.

How the moon played a crucial role during the D-Day invasion
by CNN · Jun 6, 2019

Texas State University astronomer Donald Olson says the accounts of a late-rising moon was needed for success are incorrect and the moon rose early on D-Day.

What happens to decomposed remains after they're found?
by KSAT · Jun 5, 2019

The Texas State University Forensic Anthropology Center is the only organization in Texas that focuses on studying human remains, particularly the human skeleton and how it decomposes.

Lydia Mendoza — The Lark Of The Border — Honored With Historical Marker
by Texas Public Radio · Jun 5, 2019

Hector Saldaña, curator of the Texas Music Collection at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos, calls musician Lydia Mendoza a pioneer.

What Has The Moon Got To Do With D-Day? As It Turns Out, Everything
by Forbes · Jun 5, 2019

Astronomer and physics professor Donald Olson has determined D-Day was very carefully timed to coincide with the moment of June’s Full Moon.

5 U.S. Cities That Potentially Could Run Out of Water
by The Weather Channel · Jun 3, 2019

Dr. Robert E. Mace weighs in on the issue of building resilient water supplies as the state of Texas continues to grow.

Texas Struggles to Keep Pace as Thirst for Water Intensifies
by The New York Times · Jun 1, 2019

As the Texas population grows, officials are struggling to ensure they can sate everyone’s thirst in a state where prolonged drought is a regular occurrence.

Where Do You Belong? Stats from the Most Represented Schools on Broadway
by Broadway World · Jun 1, 2019

Texas State University makes Broadway World's list of top theatre schools.

May 2019

How a Small Budapest Publishing House is Quietly Fueling Far-Right Extremism
by Vice News · May 30, 2019

Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia, researcher on the European far-right, explains how Arktos Media attempts to push far-right extremist ideologies into the mainstream.

Houston toad faces uphill battle but refuses to croak
by Austin Statesman · May 30, 2019

Texas State researchers work with the Houston Zoo and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to save the endangered Houston toad.

Accent bias: why we need to tackle discrimination at work
by Yahoo Singamore Finance · May 28, 2019

According to recent research by Texas State University, the construction of social identity and high ethnocentric values are key reasons why accent bias exists.

Texas State's Operation ID Aims To Restore Migrants' Identities
by San Marcos Record · May 28, 2019

Dr. Kate Spradley and her team attempt to identify remains of migrants' bodies recovered in Rio Grande Valley.

ADHD Medications Can Cause These Side Effects
by U.S. News and World Report · May 23, 2019

In individuals who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood or early adolescence, about one-third cease having symptoms in adulthood, says Ty S. Schepsis, associate professor of psychology.

Study Finds Marijuana Users Have Better Chance of Surviving Heart Attack
by News Times · May 22, 2019

The newest study confirms 2017 research from Texas State University.

Research On Exotic Carbon Could Open New Insight Into Fundamental Chemistry
by San Marcos Record · May 22, 2019

Todd Hudnall, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University, has been awarded a three-year, $195,000 grant from the Welch Foundation.

After Grim Deaths In The Borderlands, An Effort To Find Out Who Migrants Were
by NPR · May 21, 2019

Texas State's Operation Identification takes in remains that are believed to be those of migrants and that are found in the Texas borderlands or are exhumed from unmarked graves. In a white-tiled lab, they seek to identify and repatriate the bodies, using the latest forensic science.

Operation Identification Helps Repatriate Remains Of Migrants Who Don't Make It
by NPR · May 21, 2019

In Brooks County alone — about 70 miles north of the border — the sheriff's office has recovered nearly 650 bodies over the past 10 years. Texas State's OpID is part of a new effort to find out who the migrants were.

Media-Driven Political Controversies May Increase Bullying
by Psychology Today · May 15, 2019

Yishan Shen studies rates of homophobic bullying before and after the statewide voter referendum in California known as, "Proposition 8: Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry (2008)."

Political controversies about marginalized groups increase bullying in youths
by Science Daily · May 13, 2019

Scientists found that in the run-up to a statewide voter referendum to ban gay marriage in California, young people reported significantly more homophobic bullying.

Here's what 'Run, hide, fight' really involves
by WLOS · May 11, 2019

Pete Blair of ALERRT explains why "avoid, deny, defend" is the best strategy in an active shooter situation.

Unlocking Odd DNA Structure Could Open Up New Approaches For Treating Cancer
by San Marcos Corridor News · May 11, 2019

Dr. Sean Kerwin has developed an innovative technique to detect if an unusual form of DNA exists naturally within human cells.

Heroism defined in three lives
by USA Today · May 10, 2019

Pete Blair, executive director of Texas State's ALERRT, said he believe preparedness has played a role in people stopping shootings.

Unlocking Odd DNA Structure Could Open Up New Approaches for Treating Cancer
by Health News Digest · May 9, 2019

Sean Kerwin has developed an innovative technique to detect if an unusual form of DNA exists naturally within human cells.

Rescue Task Force expands to better serve during large events in Nashville
by News Channel 5 · May 7, 2019

A task force to improve communication between the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Nashville Fire Department during mass casualty incidents was shaped after Texas State's ALERRT Center.

Special Seat Opens Waters to Those With Disabilities
by Spectrum Local News · May 3, 2019

Texas State engineering students produce special, fixated seat for people with disabilities who are looking for easier solutions to board boats.

Texas State chemist leads new study on brain cancer using plant fungi
by KXAN · May 2, 2019

Alexander Kornienko has been awarded a three-year, $460,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to research a possible cure for brain cancer using plant fungus.

Researchers Use Machine Learning to Help Children with Autism Identify Facial Expressions
by Electronic Component News · May 2, 2019

A team of Texas State University researchers is developing a mobile application to help children with ASD recognize facial expressions on a device screen allowing children to better interpret nonverbal cues in social settings.

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME - Texas State Rings In Masterpiece
by Broadway World · May 2, 2019

"Huge kudos to the entire production team for putting together such a sweeping tale is such a magnificent fashion."

April 2019

Beware! Rael-Science Post Unveils Consequences of Fluorescent Lighting
by The News Chronicle · Apr 30, 2019

Research from Texas State University suggests there may be unexpected consequences at the genetic level from use of fluorescent light.

Texas State’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ goes all-out gothic
by Austin360 · Apr 28, 2019

Director Kaitlin Hopkins has made “Hunchback” even darker, increasing the dramatic impact and perhaps lending the material yet another chance beyond the Austin area.

The Blood-Sucking 'Kissing Bug' Can Cause a Deadly Illness—Here's How You Can Avoid It
by Health · Apr 24, 2019

Texas State researchers are studying Chagas disease and spreading awareness of the "kissing bug."

Christchurch mosque attacks: US officer on how police stop an active shooter
by Stuff · Apr 24, 2019

"What most law enforcement agencies in the US are moving towards — and it's unfortunate we have a deep well of experience to have best practices in these things — is a system called ALERRT," says Baltimore law enforcement officer Matt Wright

The Everyday Gift of Writing | Naomi Shihab Nye
by Listen Notes · Apr 22, 2019

Naomi Shihab Nye says writing is “an act that helps you, preserves you, energizes you in the very doing of it.”

Scientists claim fluorescent lights are changing human DNA
by KXAN · Apr 19, 2019

Researchers at Texas State are monitoring the effects fluorescent lights can hve on the body's DNA.

Preventing diagnostic errors by uniting the clinical laboratory with direct patient care
by Elsevier · Apr 18, 2019

Doctoral programs are preparing experts to lead diagnostic management teams at hospitals, with promising early results.

Chagas Disease: A Silent Killer with a Cure
by Infection Control Today · Apr 18, 2019

Dr. Paula Stigler Granados has spent several years researching Chagas disease, a “silent killer” carried through so-called "Kissing Bugs."

A Flamboyant Talk Show Host Finds Himself Embroiled in Controversy
by New York Times · Apr 18, 2019

Ken Tucker reviews Jennifer duBois' "The Spectators," one of NY Times' most anticipated titles of April.

How can the Houston Toad be saved?
by KXAN · Apr 18, 2019

Michelle Lutte, Ph.D. and Christopher Serenari, Ph.D., of Texas State University, are leading a study to better understand the Houston Toad.

Christa Oliver Selected For Harvard Performing Arts Summer Seminar
by Broadway World · Apr 18, 2019

Christa Oliver, a lecturer in the Division of Dance at Texas State University, has been selected to participate in Harvard University's 2019 Mellon School of Theater and Performance Research seminar.

McCoy College Of Business Administration Dean Named ‘2019 Dean of the Year’ By Beta Gamma Sigma
by San Marcos Corridor · Apr 17, 2019

Denise T. Smart, dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration at Texas State University, has been named 2019 Dean of the Year by Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society.

Organic Fertilizers Have an Impact on Vegetable Crop Yield
by Growing Produce · Apr 17, 2019

USDA and Texas State University researchers noted organic soil usually contains sufficient natural phosphorus to nourish crops.

Lab Week 2019 with Dr Rodney Rohde
by Outbreak News Today · Apr 17, 2019

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde discusses the medical laboratory profession and the importance of Lab Week 2019.

A Safe Space for Bats: New technology reduces bat take at wind farms
by Windpower Engineering & Development · Apr 16, 2019

The Bat Deterrent System testing at Los Vientos Wind Energy Facility was led by researchers from Texas State University

Texas authorities identify 2 victims in decades-old 'Killing Fields' murders using genetic genealogy
by ABC News · Apr 15, 2019

Texas State University has helped investigators in Texas identify the remains of two women in a decades-long cold case by providing 3D composites of their skulls.

What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree?
by U.S. News · Apr 11, 2019

Patti Giuffre, professor and director of graduate programs for the department of sociology at Texas State University, explains how a master's degree in sociology prepares graduates to work in an increasingly data-driven world.

Texas State University dealing with its own growth, announces huge music building
by KXAN · Apr 11, 2019

Texas State University plans to build new music building to match the quality of music programs offered by the university.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Texas State Univeristy
by Broadway World · Apr 11, 2019

Jack (Malik James) and Gwendolen (Maura Gill) were dignified while still acting like love-struck teenagers any second they could.

Get a degree without paying for textbooks? ACC says it's possible
by KXAN · Apr 11, 2019

Texas State University told KXAN they are aware of the challenges created by the cost of textbooks, departments and faculty there also work to identify Open Education Resource texts that the library can purchase in bulk.

Centro To Host Talk On Labor Exploitation
by San Marcos Record · Apr 11, 2019

The Center for the Study of the Southwest at Texas State University hosts a presentation at Centro Cultural Hispano about forced labor and labor exploitation in the Southwest.

Barbara Breier Receives National Honor For Development Foundation Leadership
by San Marcos Corridor News · Apr 8, 2019

Dr. Barbara Breier, vice president for University Advancement at Texas State University, received a 2019 CASE Commonfund Institutionally Related Foundation Award.

Record $2.9M in prizes doled out at Rice Business Plan Competition
by Houston Business Journal · Apr 7, 2019

The grand prize includes a $350,000-plus investment prize from the GOOSE Society of Texas.

Boston Sunday Review: Caroline Ritter
by The Sports Hub · Apr 7, 2019

Assistant Professor of History Caroline Ritter looks at US-UK relations since World War Two, how the two countries’ political systems are different, and the impact of Brexit on US-EU relations and the world economy.

Texas State University researchers have found that doing intermittent fasting in the 16:8 ratio can improve people’s heart health while reducing problems like diabetes.

Workplace yoga can indeed lower employee stress
by Reuters · Apr 5, 2019

People who get to do yoga at work may be less stressed out than their peers who don't, a research review suggests.

How 5 Decades of the War on Drugs Has Spread Drug Trafficking
by Technology Networks · Apr 5, 2019

Efforts to curtail the flow of cocaine into the United States from South America have made drug trafficking operations more widespread and harder to eradicate.

Poem: Sometimes There Is a Day
by New York Times · Apr 4, 2019

The nimble lyrics of the Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye can feel like manna descending.

Novel computer model reveals unintended consequences of cocaine interdiction
by News Medical · Apr 4, 2019

Efforts to curtail the flow of cocaine into the United States from South America have made drug trafficking operations more widespread and harder to eradicate.

Preparing Your Team for Disasters
by American Association for Respiratory Care · Apr 3, 2019

Sharon Armstead, EMBA, RRT, clinical assistant professor at Texas State University, shares her tips for keeping medical professionals prepared for natural or manmade disasters.

Pork industry soon will have more power over meat inspections
by Washington Post · Apr 3, 2019

The Trump administration plans to shift much of the power and responsibility for food safety inspections in hog plants to the pork industry as early as May, cutting the number of federal inspectors by about 40 percent.

What's the Oldest Disease?
by Gizmodo · Apr 1, 2019

Associate Professor of Anthropology Michelle D. Hamilton explains how some of the earliest skeletal evidence for disease includes the same classes of disease that affected dinosaurs.

War on drugs has helped cocaine traffickers conquer swathes of Central America, study suggests
by Independent · Apr 1, 2019

The success of illegal drug trafficking through wider and wider swaths of Central America is a consequence of law enforcement activity to curtail it, according to new research.

March 2019

Racial profiling reporting needs improvements, experts say
by Victoria Advocate · Mar 30, 2019

Brian Withrow, a criminal justice professor at Texas State University and former DPS trooper, has studied racial profiling since 1995. He believes population statistics are a poor indicator of who actually drives a community.

So ... Does American TV Ever Mention Africa?
by North Country Public Radio · Mar 30, 2019

"The singular view of the continent as a homogeneous entity is an additional factor contributing to the absence of African peoples in the news except, of course, for crisis situations," says Augustine Agwuele, a linguist at Texas State University.

The Netherlands offers critique and solution to Austin street design
by Austin Monitor · Mar 25, 2019

Systemizing street design to manage vehicle speed is actually rather simple, says Billy Fields, associate professor of political science at Texas State University.

Planning for the worst—active shooter training held at Austin mosque
by KXAN · Mar 23, 2019

Any houses of worship, schools or organizations can reach out to the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center [ALERRT] at Texas State University to receive active shooter training.

Student gives people with disabilities free trips to the outdoors
by KXAN · Mar 21, 2019

A student at Texas State University is working to make the outdoors accessible to everyone by offering people with disabilities free hunting trips.

National Parks In Senegal May Save Chimps
by Futurity · Mar 20, 2019

A new study of animal populations inside and outside Senegal shows that protecting these areas from human interaction and development could save chimps.

Why The US, And Texas, Need To Catch Up When It Comes To Dementia Care
by Texas Public Radio · Mar 20, 2019

The U.S. population is aging, and many older adults have, or will have, some form of dementia. Right now, the health care workforce is not prepared to meet their needs.

Oil-producing communities should prepare for transition, forum told
by Oil & Gas Journal · Mar 15, 2019

Communities that have depended economically on coal are facing impacts now that communities that similarly rely on oil and gas...

Push to end publicity following viral video of mass shooting
by KXAN · Mar 15, 2019

The horror of the mass shootings in New Zealand spread quickly when a nearly 17-minute long Facebook Live of the attack...

Want to live a happy and resilient life? Science agrees this is the 1 type of friend you need to have
by CNBC · Mar 14, 2019

In one study, conducted by researchers from Texas State University’s Department of Psychology, college students were assigned...

Danny Kaspar named Sun Belt Coach of the Year by HoopsHD.com
by KVUE · Mar 13, 2019

The third-winningest coach in Texas State University men's basketball program history was tabbed the Sun Belt...

Texas State University adds civil engineering program
by KXAN · Mar 13, 2019

To get a leg up on the competition, Texas State University wants to move beyond "old school" ideas.

Seniors and college students excel in Yoga together
by KENS 5 · Mar 12, 2019

Senior citizens and college students in San Marcos are finding their Zen, together. Texas State University is researching...

Virtual Reality Could Make Disaster Response Training More Effective
by Nextgov · Mar 6, 2019

In early tests of its augmented reality training software, a Texas-based startup made first responders perform...

February 2019

Aransas County nature preserve returned to pre-Hurricane Harvey condition
by KZTV News · Feb 19, 2019

The Linda S. Castro Nature Sanctuary in Fulton is now restored to the condition it was in before Hurricane...

Texas is growing fast. We need to protect our water.
by Houston Chronicle · Feb 11, 2019

Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the country. But a downside of this growth is that, coupled with extreme...

'No guilt, no remorse, no empathy.' Criminal profilers say Jake Patterson case stands out
by USA Today · Feb 11, 2019

A Wisconsin is man accused of a combination of violent outbursts and predatory behavior that even some of the...

Jammin’ at wind farms may help save bats
by Mongabay · Feb 11, 2019

Wind turbines are a valuable source of renewable energy, but they’re eco-unfriendly in one particular way: the giant spinning blades...

World wide woe - Experts urge caution online after rise in cyber crime
by Hays Free Press · Feb 6, 2019

As the world draws closer together in the Internet age, worries about the security of data shared over the web is growing.

Texas governor sees school safety as a top issue
by Washington Post · Feb 5, 2019

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared school safety an “emergency” issue of his second term Tuesday following one of the nation’s...

Five artists with roots in UH Hilo printmaking program show their work at Honolulu Printmakers 91st Annual Juried Exhibition
by UH Hilo Stories · Feb 4, 2019

The Annual Juried Honolulu Printmakers Exhibition is juried this year by Jeffrey Dell, professor of art at Texas State University, San...

January 2019

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?
by BBC · Jan 31, 2019

This is the vision - in an indoor garden, a honeycomb structure lines the walls, and inside each cell, a human body composts.

What Happens When You Get Rabies? An Epidemiologist Explains
by SELF · Jan 24, 2019

When many people think of rabies, ideas from popular culture may dominate: Stephen King’s murderous Saint Bernard, Cujo...

Forbes: Texas State ranks high as one of the 'most diverse' employers in the nation
by KVUE News · Jan 18, 2019

Of the 500 employers on the list, Texas State ranked higher than well-known companies like Toyota North America, JPMorgan...

What People Actually Say Before They Die
by The Atlantic Jan 16, 2019

Mort Felix liked to say that his name, when read as two Latin words, meant “happy death.” When he was sick with...

America's Best Employers For Diversity 2019
by Forbes Jan 15, 2019

While it may often seem that no employer is getting diversity and inclusion right, many organizations have struggled...

They were buried without names. Now some, at least, have recovered their identities.
by NY Times Jan 15, 2019

It’s about an hour-and-a-half drive from the nearest border crossing to the town of Falfurrias, the seat of Brooks County...

Conspirare, Jennifer Holliday, Boz Scaggs snag Texas Medals of Arts
by Austin360 Jan 10, 2019

The Texas Cultural Trust has added three champions — Austin’s nationally celebrated choir, Conspirare, Broadway legend...

Negative social media behaviours may indicate depression
by Business Standard Jan 10, 2019

Negative social media behaviours, such as comparing oneself to others or spending too much time scrolling through Facebook...

Become a citizen scientist in your garden and beyond
by Austin360 Jan 8, 2019

Becoming a professional scientist takes years of preparation and education and a lot of math, but becoming a citizen scientist...

Cat Osterman on making USA Softball national team: 'I bawled like a baby'
by ESPN Jan 8, 2019

Olympic gold and silver medalist Cat Osterman, 35, announced in October that she was coming out of retirement with...

December 2018

Hundreds die crossing US-Mexican border, and lawmakers want to help ID them
by USA Today Dec 21, 2018

The skeletons are kept in a storage shed next to the parking lot at the Brooks County Sheriff's Office...

College binge drinkers are posting while drunk, ‘addicted’ to social media
by Health Medicine Network Dec 20, 2018

College students who binge drink are frequently posting on social media while intoxicated and show signs of...

Teacher gives every student in school a college shirt to spark dreams
by KXAN Dec 20, 2018

An elementary school teacher noticed her students didn't have college t-shirts to wear on Wednesdays when the...

Exclusive: New clue surfaces in underwater hunt for conquistador’s lost ships
by National Geographic Dec 18, 2018

A TANTALIZING CLUE that may help solve the 500-year-old mystery around the “lost fleet” of Spanish conquistador...

System uses ultrasound to keep bats away from wind turbines
by New Atlas Dec 14, 2018

Although wind turbines may be a valuable source of eco-friendly energy, they do have at least one drawback...

Texas border-area officials could get a funding boost to help ID human remains
by Texas Tribune Dec 12, 2018

After nearly a decade as Brooks County’s top lawman, there are two statistics that still stand out to...

More Police Training Key To Determining Who Is A 'Good Guy' With A Gun
by NPR Dec 12, 2018

The recent shooting deaths of two black men by police have reignited protests about police use of force. In both cases...

FSIS’ Flawed Data Safety
by Politico Dec 6, 2018

Two academic researchers are questioning a USDA analysis on worker safety in hog slaughter plants with higher line speeds...

The 10 best classical concerts of 2018
by Chicago Tribune Dec 2, 2018

A performance directed by Dr. Craig Johnson, Texas State professor of practice, was ranked in the top ten.

November 2018

Study: Teachers Use Crowdfunding Sites to Make Up for Budget Shortfalls
by Education Week Nov 29, 2018

For teachers, crowdfunding has became a go-to method for financing hands-on projects, planning class trips, and outfitting...

Citizen scientists training to protect Texas waterways receive grant
by KXAN Nov 26, 2018

A $427,000 grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will be going to a program to help...

Student debt is on the rise. Some schools are doing away with the loans
by CNBC Nov 20, 2018

Americans leave college today with more debt than ever before. Some schools are trying to reverse the trend by...

BWW Review: CABARET Dazzles at Texas State
by BroadwayWorld Nov 17, 2018

CABARET is a 1966 musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Joe Masteroff, based on John...

Texas State steps into future of engineering education with $120M Ingram Hall
by Austin Business Journal Nov 12, 2018

Texas State University last week christened the largest academic building in its history. Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall...

Texas State’s ‘Cabaret’ is a dark production for a dark time
by Austin360 Nov 12, 2018

The classic musical “Cabaret” is a dark story in even the happiest of times, so what does a top-notch production ...

Facebook is testing its dating service. Here’s how it’s different from Tinder
by Wired Nov 8, 2018

Facebook begins publicly testing its online-dating product, called Dating, in Colombia today. The service...

Justice Department allocates $8.7M for active shooter training
by Washington Times Nov 1, 2018

The Justice Department announced a new $8.7 million grant Thursday morning to fund active shooter training for first responders...

Texas training center gets $8.7 million grant to provide active shooter training
by Dallas Morning News Nov 1, 2018

A Texas law enforcement training center has received a federal boost to help provide thousands of first responders...

Advancement Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training is a program that helps train first responders for active shooter...

October 2018

On ‘Parts Unknown,’ Anthony Bourdain Asks If West Texans Are the Platonic Ideal of Texans
by Texas Monthly Oct 23, 2018

“West Texas, the Big Bend, this area—are you the platonic ideal of the Texan?” Anthony Bourdain poses...

In Alamo redesign, renewed battles over who gets to tell stories of Texas
by The Christian Science Monitor Oct 23, 2018

Everything is bigger in Texas, they say. Everything except the Alamo, that is. The Spanish Mission-turned-fort...

Can a Startup Transform General Mills? The Saga of Epic Provisions
by Inc. Oct 23, 2018

The hippie endurance athletes behind Epic Provisions sold their natural food company to General Mills for a reported $100 million...

Bright lights of 3D printed lithium-ion batteries demonstrated by DukeU and Texas State
by 3D Printing Industry Oct 18, 2018

Already incredibly versatile, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are reaching new levels of flexibility thanks...

"Avoid, Deny, Defend': What to do during an active shooter situation
by Oxygen Oct 17, 2018

It’s become sadly commonplace to get an alert on your phone that there’s an active shooter situation developing somewhere...

Liz Fisher Wins Princess Grace Award
by The Austin Chronicle Oct 16, 2018

Liz Fisher may be spending most of the next six weeks holed up in cramped rehearsal rooms and drab, tedious techs...

Texas State University’s Witliff Collections now home to vast Tejano music archives
by Statesman Oct 7, 2018

One of the largest known collections of Tejano music materials and memorabilia has found a new home at the Wittliff Collections...

Art exhibit at Texas State University draws attention to rare diseases
by KXAN News Oct 4, 2018

When Holly and Todd McDonald saw the portrait of their daughter Cora at a traveling art exhibit highlighting rare disorders and...

Quantum Materials Corp (Texas State STAR Park Company) Receives Innovator of the Year Award from YTEXAS
by Markets Insider Oct 4, 2018

Leading American nanomaterial & cadmium free quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp has been honored as the...

Wittliff Collection at Texas State acquires Tejano music treasures
by My San Antonio Oct 3, 2018

The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos has acquired one the largest known collections of Tejano music...

September 2018

Greater San Marcos Partnership Innovation Summit highlight's 'Innovation Corridor'
by Spectrum Local News Sept 26, 2018

The Greater San Marcos Partnership hosted its fifth annual Innovation Summit on Tuesday, uniting the area's...

Has Hunting Become a Rich Man’s Game?
by Texas Monthly Sept 20, 2018

When Andrew Sansom was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1990, he...

Success of Hispanic-serving colleges, universities needs to go beyond enrollment, graduation
by NBC News Sept 11, 2018

"Enrollment cannot be the core definition of serving" Latino students, says an expert focusing...

How opposition to vaccines caused a measles outbreak in Europe
by CBC Radio Sept 7, 2018

Europe had a record number of measles cases due to low rates of vaccination, reports WHO...

Routine bridge inspection uncovers ancient remains
by KSAT Sept 7, 2018

A bridge inspector for the Texas Department of Transportation recently made an unusual discovery...

Cheap Motels, Highways and Poverty Facilitate Sex Trafficking: Study
by The Crime Report Sept 6, 2018

Sex traffickers—those who recruit, transport and sexually exploit others through force or coercion—prey...

The cowboy way: Museum exhibit to feature work of vaqueros
by Temple Daily Telegram Sept 2, 2018

Beginning Saturday the Bell County Museum will present “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy,” an...

Compulsive tweeting? It's a thing, says psychology professor
by The Courier Express Sept 2, 2018

Is there such a thing as compulsive tweeting? A psychology professor said "yes." Texas State University's Dr.John Huber...

August 2018

Richard Wesley Headlines 16th Black & Latino Playwrights Conference
by Broadway World Aug 31, 2018

Critically-acclaimed playwright Richard Wesley will be the special guest during the 16th Annual Black & Latino...

The Top 25 BFA Musical Theatre Programs for 2018-19
by OnStage Blog Aug 31, 2018

Each year, OnStage Blog takes a deep look at the many theatre programs across the country...

Heart Doctors Are Warning About Chagas Disease
by Health Aug 22, 2018

Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that can cause heart disease and stroke, has spread from South...

Gov. Greg Abbott announces another $1.8 million in grants for Santa Fe
by The Courier Aug 22, 2018

Gov. Greg Abbott this week announced his office would award $1.8 million in grant funding to the City of...

Seventeen Texas Museum Gifted Over 500 Artworks from the Contemporary Austin's Collection
by Glasstire Aug 22, 2018

Earlier this year, seventeen Texas museums were gifted a total of more than 500 works of art from The Contemporary Austin’s collection.

USDA Grant To Enhance Student Awareness Of Global Agriculture Opportunity
by San Marcos Corridor News Aug 11, 2018

Texas State University has been awarded a $300,00 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture for the development of leadership...

Hospital Workers Are At Risk Of Workplace Violence
by Texas Public Radio Aug 03, 2018

When a prospective nurse joins the field, they expect to endure a lot of less-than-pleasant experiences as part of the job...

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