Milestones of the NEXT IS NOW Campaign

Over 10 years, the NEXT IS NOW campaign raised more than $275 million for university priorities, surpassing its $250 million goal.

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  • 2014

    The Pride in Action campaign concludes and raises $151 million for endowments, facilities, scholarships, and research.

  • 2014 – 2016

    University Advancement conducts the planning phase for NEXT IS NOW.

  • 2017
    The Archives and Research Center building. click to view full size image
    The Archives and Research Center building.

    The new Archives and Research Center opens.

  • 2018
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    The LBJ Student Center.

    LBJ Student Center begins renovations to expand by 22,000 square feet, including a new alumni and future student welcome center.

  • 2018
    An engineering student works on a mechanical project during class at Ingram Hall. click to view full size image
    An engineering student works on a mechanical project during class at Ingram Hall.

    The Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall opens, made possible through contributions of the Bruce and Gloria Ingram Foundation.

  • 2018
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    John and Chloe Navarrette.

    John and Chloe Navarrette, San Marcos business leaders and philanthropists, make a $2.5 million gift to support student-athlete scholarships and endowments.

  • 2019
    The University Events Center building. click to view full size image
    The University Events Center building.

    The University Events Center and Strahan Arena are rededicated after a major expansion.

  • 2020
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    Carol Plassmann.

    The Carol Plassmann Endowed Scholarship is established.

    The first of its kind for the College of Education, this scholarship benefits students pursuing their teacher certification while student teaching.

  • 2020
    Students work in the Alkek One Maker Space in the Alkek Library. click to view full size image
    Students work in the Alkek One Maker Space in the Alkek Library.

    Alkek Library expansion and renovations completed.

  • 2020
    Miriam McCoy with her husband, Emmett. click to view full size image
    Miriam McCoy with her husband, Emmett.

    Miriam McCoy donates $1 million to TXST to establish an endowed chair in the McCoy College of Business.

  • 2021
    A violinist playing in a mariachi ensemble at the Texas State campus. click to view full size image
    A violinist playing in a mariachi ensemble at the Texas State campus.

    The nonprofit Stelos Alliance makes a $1 million gift commitment to support scholarships and programs.

    Their gifts support a myriad of TXST programs ranging from student leadership training to the university mariachi ensemble and academic incentives for the baseball team.

  • October 2021
    Former Texas State President, Dr. Denise Trauth. click to view full size image
    Former Texas State President, Dr. Denise Trauth.

    NEXT IS NOW campaign goes public.

    Former TXST President Denise Trauth announced the campaign and its $250 million goal.

  • 2024
    UFCU Stadium in San Marco, Texas. click to view full size image
    UFCU Stadium in San Marco, Texas.

    University Federal Credit Union establishes a 15-year, $23 million partnership for naming rights at TXST’s football stadium.

  • 2024
    Bill and Loma Hobson. click to view full size image
    Bill and Loma Hobson.

    William “Bill” Hobson and Loma Hobson make a gift of $250,000 to establish a permanent endowed scholarship for students pursuing a nursing degree.

  • August 31, 2024

    The NEXT IS NOW capital campaign concludes with more than $275 million in fundraising.

    This total makes it the largest fundraising milestone in the institution's history.

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