In the 30th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks to Dr. Ryan Penlerick, professor of practice and program director for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program, and Claire Puckett, a CIM major projected to graduate in May 2028. They discuss where they grew up and how they became interested in the construction industry, the creation of the CIM Program, and how the program sets up students for a successful career 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.

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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.

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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.