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In the 45th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumna Karen Chisum, head volleyball coach from 1980-2019 at Texas State University. They discuss how she went from coaching high school volleyball to coaching at TXST, how the recruiting process has changed since she was head coach, stories from playing in the coliseum, the growth of the sport, and why she continues to cheer on TXST Athletics.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 44th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumnus Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management. They discuss him returning to TXST to get his master’s degree after working in construction and at the San Antonio Fire Department, getting activated during 9/11 through Texas Task Force 1, and how Texas is preparing for emergencies and disasters through prevention and recovery programs.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 43rd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Brad Jackson, quarterback for TXST Bobcat football. They discuss him growing up in Houston as the youngest of five children in a family of athletes, his extensive recruiting process when he was in high school, and how Bobcat football has continued to elevate its play as the university enters the Pac-12 Conference.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 42nd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Cynthia Hernandez, vice president for student success at TXST. They discuss her changing majors four times from aerospace engineering to graduating with an animal science degree, discovering her passion for helping students in higher education, how students contribute to the university, and how TXST helps students succeed and graduate on time.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 41st episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumnus Yeremi Hykel, reality television competitor, endurance athlete, and signed model. They discuss him serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, his TXST journey through the McCoy College of Business, and the experience of competing on The Amazing Race and The Challenge.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 40th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Don Coryell, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics and director of Athletics at TXST. They discuss his upbringing through sports, how he became the director of Athletics at TXST, why the university joined the Pac-12 Conference, and what the move means for both athletics and academics.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 39th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Carmen Westerberg, psychology professor and chair of the Alliance of Researchers in Aging at TXST. They discuss her academic journey in Minnesota, how she became interested in sleep research as it relates to memory, how memories change and consolidate when we sleep, and tips for how to get better sleep.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 38th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Richard Robichaux, professor of acting and actor. They discuss when he discovered that he wanted to be an actor, the impact that education had on his life, the excellence of TXST’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, and his vast career acting in television and film.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 37th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumnus Tom Madden, board of directors, Texas State Alumni Association. They discuss his decision to attend TXST from passing through San Marcos on his family vacations at Canyon Lake, his two careers in the oil and livestock industries, his massive collection of TXST memorabilia, and why he continues to support Bobcat student-athletes.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 36th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumna Dr. Joann Doering Zadrozny, research associate in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. They discuss her enrolling at TXST for graduate school due to the reputation of the geography department, why she is so passionate about geography education, and her focus on Powerful Geography to help reshape how geography is taught, learned, and applied in the real world.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 35th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumnus Nathan McDaniel, chief of staff for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They discuss why he chose TXST over his other college options, how getting involved with student organizations helped shape the person he is today, and everything he’s doing to stay involved with the university far after graduation.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 34th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Kate Spradley, professor in the Department of Anthropology and director of Operation Identification (OpID) at Texas State University. They discuss why she went into the anthropology field, what happens at the Forensic Anthropology Center (body farm), and the importance of creating OpID to facilitate the identification and repatriation of unidentified human remains along the South Texas border.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 33rd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to students Chuck Harris, Sully Allen, and Aleah White during a panel hosted at the annual State of TXST address. They discuss what it’s like being a student at TXST, what they are grateful for at the university, what inspires them to continue their education, what they would like faculty to know about them, and more.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 32nd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Julie Lessiter, inaugural vice president for Texas State University’s Round Rock Campus. They discuss her growing up in England, why she wanted to join TXST after her time in Louisiana, and what she and her team are doing to grow the Round Rock Campus’ partnerships, infrastructure, and enrollment.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].

In the 31st episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Zayna Abdel-Rahim and Sebastian Velez, two students in the inaugural Phi Beta Kappa class at Texas State University. They discuss where they grew up, what they are achieving as Bobcats, how it feels to be part of the Phi Beta Kappa inaugural class, and their experience being in the Honors College.  Learn more about Phi Beta Kappa with Dean Dr. Heather Galloway and Dr. Bryan Glass on episode six of The Current.  Listen to new episodes of The Current every month on the TXST Podcast Network. Other podcasts on the network include Try @ TXST, Office Hours, Enlighten Me, and States Up.  For questions or inquiries about the TXST Podcast Network, email [email protected].