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Texas State UniversitySan Marcos is the largest institution which gets accommodated in the Texas State University System. Often dubbed as Texas State University or even Texas University, this university is located in San Marcos, Texas. People often confuse the abbreviation, TSU with Texas State University, San Marcos but TSU actually stands for another university - Texas Southern University.
Earlier called as Southwest Texas State Teachers College, former US president Lyndon B. Johnson completed the Bachelor of Science (in history) course here. The Albert B. Alkek Library (more than 1.4 million printed texts) supports the academics efficiently.
Courses in the fields of agriculture, criminal justice, aerospace studies, finance, military science, music, engineering, economics, nursing, management, marketing, political science, human resource, arts, mathematics, health & administration, design, family & consumer sciences, journalism, theatre, social work and many more are offered by the university.
Colleges accommodated in the university (which offer a variety of courses) include College of Applied Arts, College of Education, the Graduate College, Emmett & Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and the University College
The University Star (published thrice a week) is the student newspaper here which provides bits and bytes about news and happenings at the campus. The publication and its staff have received awards and merits from agencies like Hearst Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. The Bobcat is the official mascot of the university.
A FM radio channel KTSW accommodates and covers athletics and music events here.Competing in Division I athletics, sports teams of Texas University have won many championships. Considered as one of the best state universities in this part of the world, Texas State University has an active Greek System. The Soap Box Derby is a popular derby car event held every year. Another facet of the growing Texas State University's culture is the fabulous dance team called Texas State Strutters, which is recognized internationally as well.
Lastly, talking about another feather in the cap, the university has featured in a TV series known as Campus PD.
