HILLVIEWS
The Magazine of Texas State University
Spring 2026

Building the Future

In this issue, explore the bold vision of the 2025–2035 Campus Master Plan, TXST’s move to the Pac-12, research advances in AI and brain health, and much more.

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As we embark on a new year here at Texas State, it’s exciting to look ahead at the opportunities for learning, growth, and achievement in the months and years to come. Texas State has always been focused on the future, which is reflected in the “hopes and aspirations high” lyrics of our alma mater.

From the President's Desk

Features

Building the Future

The 2025–2035 Campus Master Plan lays out Texas State's bold vision for the next decade.

The Changing Face of TXST

Previous master plans yielded big changes across campus.

The Spaces Between

The master plan emphasizes outdoor spaces and walkability.

Students First

Campus planning prioritizes student growth and fulfillment.

TRAINING FOR TOMORROW

ALERRT Center upgrades address training and research.

STEM ON THE RISE

The STEM Quad provides a central hub for sciences, math.

Creative Horizons

Setting the stage for arts to flourish—from cinema to music.

Athletics

The New Pac-12

Meet a new slate of competitors in the upstart Pac-12.

New League, New Era

Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould welcomes the Bobcats.

Light the Star

TXST launches $50 million campaign to elevate Bobcat athletics.

Research

INNOVATION AT WORK

From chips to brain health, TXST researchers drive discovery.

POWERING PROGRESS

Building the next generation of semiconductors.

Defeating Dementia

Is a good night’s sleep your best ally in promoting brain health as you age?

Intelligent Agriculture

Tanvir Ahmed builds a data-driven future for cattle care.

Digging Deep

A Bobcat geoarchaeologist gets down to the nitty gritty.

Decoding Dylan

Shedding new light on Bob Dylan through archival research.

Connections

Where Legends Meet

Taylor Sheridan’s papers find a home at The Wittliff.

Composing in Color

Evan Blaché composes music inspired by color, poetry, and imagery.

Roaming Reflections

A new graduate visits Bobcat alums across the globe and discovers life lessons along the way.

Distinguished Alumni

Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni honorees.

Donor Report

From gratitude to legacy—the power of giving at Texas State.

Class Notes

Keep up with the latest news on your fellow Bobcat alums.

Situated along Bobcat Trail, Terry Allen’s bronze sculpture National Pastime II portrays a businessman with his face turned backward, looking into his own head.
Photography by Erika Ramirez

National Pastime II

Situated along Bobcat Trail, Terry Allen’s bronze sculpture National Pastime II portrays a businessman with his face turned backward, looking into his own head.