125 Years of TXST

Texas State University's 125th Anniversary

In 2024, we celebrated 125 years of TXST. From the beginning, creating a better tomorrow has been at the heart of all we do. Look through our history to see how we’ve expanded our mission, developed new programs, and broken new ground—growing in ways our founders could never have imagined. As we turn toward the future, we know that our first 125 years will shape what comes next.

Featured Stories

Blazing a Trail: Bobcats of the Past

The Story of Old Main

Enlighten Me: Then, Now & NEXT

Bobcats Through the Decades

Bobcat Alums Grupo Fantasma Returned to Perform at CELEBRATE 125 Concert Event

See 125 Years of TXST Spirit in Homecoming 2024 Photos

60 Second History: Homecoming

What started in 1911 as a way to welcome alumni back to campus has turned into an annual celebration of school spirit here at TXST. 

Black and white photo of Ford Model T cars parked on a grassy field Play Video

TXST Alumni

Rally with your fellow Bobcats at an alumni event in your neighborhood.

A proud young man dressed in his graduation regalia smiles for the camera as he adjusts his robes and stole. He's standing outside in front of the TXST statue on a bright and clear day, Old Main's distinct towers can be seen peeking out from behind the trees and buildings in the background.

TXST Pride

Honor everything we’ve accomplished in the past 125 years and help us move forward into our next great era.

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