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SJMC Highlights
Cindy Royal Named 2026 Piper Professor
| May 1, 2026
| May 1, 2026
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation named Cindy Royal a 2026 Piper Professor, recognizing her excellence in teaching, innovation and service. She founded the Media Innovation Lab and helped build the Digital Media Innovation program, preparing students for careers in media and technology, with graduates working across leading industries.
TXST Wins First Place at District 10 NSAC & Dr. Mike Devlin Named Educator of the Year
| Apr 10, 2026
| Apr 10, 2026
Texas State won 1st place at the 2026 AAF District 10 NSAC in Dallas, marking back-to-back titles and four wins in five years. The student team created an NFL campaign, and advisor, Dr. Mike Devlin, was named Educator of the Year. The team advances to semifinals in May.
Texas State University Earns Two of Top Three Spots in National PR Competition
| Apr 3, 2026
| Apr 3, 2026
Two Texas State PRSSA Bateman teams, AdvoCats and StarCats, earned top-three finalist spots in the 2026 Bateman Case Study Competition. Out of 46 entries nationwide, only three universities advanced. Texas State is the only school with two finalist teams. The teams will present their campaigns to a national panel of judges on May 7.
Message from President Kelly Damphousse to SJMC
Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse shares why the School of Journalism and Mass Communication is central to the university’s future. Filmed at Live Oak Studios, this message reflects the dynamic learning environment where our students train as media professionals. We are thankful to share our space and our work.
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