In the 23rd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Jaymi Elsass, associate professor of instruction in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology. They discuss her academic journey leading up to joining TXST, her research on the moral panic surrounding mass shootings, and the creation of the TXST Cold Case Team with the Texas Office of the Attorney General. 

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 22nd episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Michael O’Malley, dean of the College of Education and professor of Educational and Community Leadership. They discuss how he changed academic paths and landed on education, his journey of becoming a dean, and how the university is preparing the next generation of teachers in Texas and across the country. 

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 21st episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to his daughter, Dr. Kristen Howell, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Texas A&M University. They discuss how she changed paths from medical school to epidemiology, the passion she’s had for cancer research throughout her life, and her journey of being a breast cancer patient. 

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 20th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Selina Lloyd, director of the Texas State Strutters. They discuss how her dream of being a teacher morphed into a dance instructor and how they’re similar, the ins and outs of being a Strutter, and the rich history of the world-renowned dance team. 

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 19th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Ray Rogers, director of TXST’s Career Services. They discuss how he found his way to the university after spending time at other institutions, how the Career Services staff helps students get their careers started while at TXST and after they graduate, and the importance of being part of an internship. 

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 18th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor for Austin Community College District. They discuss his journey into a career in higher education, his love for working with community college students and advocating for them, and the Bats to Cats guaranteed transfer program between TXST and ACC. 

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 this bonus episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with GJ Kinne, head coach of the TXST Bobcats football team. They discuss his playing career from high school through the NFL, how his journey led him to wanting to be a head coach, hitting the ground running once he got to San Marcos, and his favorite moments from the recent success of the football team. 

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 17th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with students Raven Griffin, president of the Bobcat Belles, and Kaison Ward, president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Black Presidents’ Council. They discuss the similarities and differences between student organizations and academic student organizations, how to get involved with student organizations, and why Bobcats should join one that interests them. 

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 16th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with alum Chase Katz and brother Seth Katz, the duo behind popular eateries in San Marcos, including Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery, Zelicks Icehouse, Pie Society, and North Street Curry Shop. President Damphousse and the Katz Brothers discuss why Chase decided to stay in San Marcos after graduating, how Seth discovered his passion for hospitality, how an idea for a burger joint morphed into Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery, and their passion for Bobcat 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 15th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with alum Dr. Abel Guevara III, an accomplished healthcare executive and member of the Texas State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. They discuss why he applied to be on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Health Information Management Program at TXST, and his experience waving the TXST OMG Flag at ESPN’s College GameDay in Austin, TX in Fall 2024.

For those interested in waving the TXST OMG Flag at ESPN's College GameDay can fill out the volunteer interest form on the alumni website. 

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].