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A Word from Dr. Cynthia L. Hernandez and Johanna Ajayi...
Dear Bobcat,
Congratulations on your admission to Texas State University and welcome to the Bobcat community! We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting your academic and personal success.
Take initiative in your studies and campus life—your engagement shapes your future as a leader and a valued future graduate. Remember, we're here to help; reach out to faculty, staff, and your peers whenever needed. Our collective support is what defines Texas State.
This handbook serves as a guide and a resource as you navigate the university. Please take some time to become familiar with the resources and pro-tips inside.
Best wishes for a successful year. States Up and Go Cats!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cynthia L. Hernandez
Vice President for Student Success
From one Bobcat to another,
I am here today as Texas State’s first Black female Student Body President and first African Student Body President, and I know I will not be the last. My leadership is a testimony to what can happen when you ask questions, speak up for what you want, and refuse to shrink yourself in spaces that were not built with you in mind.
You did not arrive at Texas State by accident. You are here because you are capable, because you have something to offer, and because this campus has something to offer you. Closed mouths don’t get fed, and this university is full of opportunities: scholarships, internships, research, leadership, mentorship, and moments that can change your life if you’re willing to ask. Ask for that meeting. Ask for that position. Ask for support. You never know which “yes” will open a door you never imagined.
This year, my vision is for every voice to blossom.
To me, that means every student, no matter their background, story, or identity, deserves to be heard, to be seen, and to grow. If you’ve ever wondered whether you belong here, I want you to know: you do. Your voice has a place in the conversations that shape this campus.
Student Government is one of the spaces where those voices turn into action. Our office is in LBJ room 428, and we are here to listen, advocate, and help you navigate your time at Texas State. Our Senate meetings are held every Monday at 6 pm in LBJ 322. I invite you to join us, share your experience, and be part of the decisions that leave a lasting impact on our university.
This moment; your first days, your first risks, your first “yes”; is the beginning of a chapter that can take you further than you’ve ever imagined. I hope you’ll dare to ask for what you need, embrace who you are, and allow yourself to blossom here.
Eat ’Em Up, Cats,
Johanna Ajayi
Student Body President
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