The Texas State University System

The Texas State University System Board of Regents confirmed the appointment of Dr. John Hayek as president of Lamar State College - Port Arthur. Dr. Hayek, who has served as interim president since January, was unanimously confirmed at the board’s quarterly meeting in Austin.

https://www.tsus.edu/news/news-releases/release-052826a.html

The Texas State University System welcomes the appointment of Elizabeth Diaz Arreola, a Lamar University exercise science major, as the next TSUS Student Regent.

Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, Ms. Diaz Arreola is one of eight student regents recently named to the governing boards of Texas’ public university systems and independent universities. She succeeds Texas State University student Donavan Brown, whose one-year term expires May 31.

Following spring commencement ceremonies, an estimated 12,824 students in the Texas State University System are receiving degrees — the largest combined graduating class in the System’s 115-year history and a 57% increase since 2015.

Congratulations to the students whose hard work, determination, and perseverance made this achievement possible, and to the faculty, staff, and leaders at TSUS institutions who supported them along the way.

Commencement ceremonies are underway across the Texas State University System.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this important milestone! We are proud to celebrate this achievement alongside graduates, families, faculty, and staff across TSUS.

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall has appointed Dr. John Hayek as the next President of Lamar State College - Port Arthur, pending approval of the Board of Regents at its May 2026 meeting. Dr. Hayek has served as Interim President of Lamar State College Port Arthur since January 2026.

Learn more: https://www.tsus.edu/news/news-releases/release-042926.html

The Texas State University McCoy College of Business continues to rise among the nation’s best.

U.S. News & World Report ranked its Flex MBA
program No. 98 nationally among part-time MBA programs, up seven spots from last year and 33 spots since 2023.

U.S. News & World Report ranks McCoy College part-time MBA among nation’s best Texas State’s McCoy College Flex MBA ranks among U.S. News’ best for 2026, rising to #98 nationally and climbing 33 spots since 2023, with top rankings among public universities and in Texas.

Congratulations, Bearkats! National Champions in Jazz and Team Performance, with strong finishes from Sam Houston State University Cheer at the 2026 NCA Nationals.

TSUS Board of Regents Chairman Stephen Lee has appointed an Advisory Search Committee to begin the search for the next president of Lamar State College - Port Arthur (LSCPA).

Representing a cross-section of the Southeast Texas region and the LSCPA campus community, the committee will conduct a national search to identify a small number of highly qualified candidates.

News Release (AUSTIN) – Texas State University System Board of Regents Chairman Stephen Lee has appointed an Advisory Search Committee to begin the search for the next president of Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA). Committee members, representing a cross-section of the Southeast Texas region and LSCPA c...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Johnny Weisman and reappointed Charlie Amato and Bill Scott to the Texas State University System Board of Regents.

https://www.tsus.edu/news/news-releases/release-040826.html