The Current

Texas State University

Each month, Texas State University President Dr. Kelly Damphousse sits down with faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and community members for a conversation about all things TXST — the past, the present, and the bright future of the university. Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

  1. 3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    Becoming an R1 Institution with Dr. Shreekanth (Shreek) Mandayam

    In the 29th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Shreekanth (Shreek) Mandayam, vice president for research at Texas State University. They discuss him growing up in remote parts of Southern India, following in his aunt’s footsteps to get his education in the United States, how TXST will achieve Research-1 (R1) Carnegie classification by 2027, and what the designation means for the university.  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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    29 phút

  2. 11 THG 2

    Becoming Lifelong Friends Through TXST with Scott Irvine and Rich Stiehler

    In the 28th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to friends and alumni Scott Irvine, president and managing partner of abip CPAs & Advisors, and Rich Stiehler, founder of Creative Visions Landscaping. They discuss their favorite memories of being on campus, how they met each other through Greek life and became friends, opening their own businesses, and the story of buying the local-favorite Grins Restaurant.  TXST Athletics also recently announced a pair of $2 million gifts from alumni Scott and Lynda Irvine and Chris and Shannon Rasmussen in support of the $16 million transformation of the university's baseball and softball facilities.  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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    35 phút

  3. 28 THG 1

    Moving to the Pac-12 Conference with Commissioner Teresa Gould

    In the 27th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Teresa Gould, commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference. They discuss how family trips to Iowa State University football games introduced her to the world of college athletics, landing an NCAA grant to intern for a Division I conference in Indianapolis that led to a career in athletics, and how she became the commissioner of 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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    27 phút

  4. 21 THG 1

    Creating the 2025-2035 Master Plan with Eric Algoe

    In the 26th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Eric Algoe, executive vice president for operations and chief financial officer at Texas State University. They discuss his changing career path and how it led to TXST, the process of creating the new 2025-2035 Campus Master Plan, and all of the exciting changes coming to the university over the next decade.  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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    28 phút

  5. 7 THG 1

    From International Student to Provost with Dr. Pranesh Aswath

    In the 25th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Pranesh Aswath, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Texas State University. They discuss his childhood while growing up in India, why his father was the driving force behind him pursuing a career in higher education, his passion for research, and how the university is creating meaningful opportunities for students.  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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    30 phút

  6. 10/12/2025

    Becoming a Planters Peanutter with Katie Krupinski

    In the 24th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alum Katie Krupinski, Planters “Peanutter” and driver of the Planters NUTmobile. They discuss her time in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, finding her place at TXST through student organizations, how she landed her job with Planters, and the experience of traveling around the country in the Planters NUTmobile.  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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    20 phút

  7. 19/11/2025

    Creating the TXST Cold Case Team with Dr. Jaymi Elsass

    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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    26 phút

  8. 05/11/2025

    Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers with Dr. Michael O’Malley

    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 podcasts@txstate.edu.

    25 phút
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Each month, Texas State University President Dr. Kelly Damphousse sits down with faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and community members for a conversation about all things TXST — the past, the present, and the bright future of the university. Part of the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html

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    Texas State University
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    2024 - 2026
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