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The Current

The Current

Written by: Texas State University
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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© 2024 Texas State University
Episodes
  • Reshaping How Geography is Taught with Dr. Joann Doering Zadrozny
    May 13 2026

    In the 36th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumna Dr. Joann Doering Zadrozny, research associate in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. They discuss her enrolling at TXST for graduate school due to the reputation of the geography department, why she is so passionate about geography education, and her focus on Powerful Geography to help reshape how geography is taught, learned, and applied in the real world.

    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.

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    25 mins
  • Staying Involved with TXST with Nathan McDaniel
    Apr 22 2026

    In the 35th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to alumnus Nathan McDaniel, chief of staff for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. They discuss why he chose TXST over his other college options, how getting involved with student organizations helped shape the person he is today, and everything he’s doing to stay involved with the university far after graduation.

    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.

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    28 mins
  • The Importance of Operation Identification with Dr. Kate Spradley
    Apr 15 2026

    In the 34th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Kate Spradley, professor in the Department of Anthropology and director of Operation Identification (OpID) at Texas State University. They discuss why she went into the anthropology field, what happens at the Forensic Anthropology Center (body farm), and the importance of creating OpID to facilitate the identification and repatriation of unidentified human remains along the South Texas border.

    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.

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    27 mins
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