Alumni
Young Alumni Rising Stars
The Young Alumni Rising Star Award honors alumni who have completed a minimum of 30 hours at Texas State University and are under the age of 40. Recipients of this award demonstrate a level of excellence that positively represents the University. They inspire current students and other recent graduates, to excel in their work and recognize the important impact of their experience as a student at Texas State.
Previous Young Alumni Rising Star Award honorees are listed in the All-Time Honor Roll.
2020 Young Alumni Rising Star Honorees
Mr. Mark Estrada ('06, '10)
B.E.S.S. Exercise & Sports Science
M.E. Secondary Education
Superintendent of Schools
Lockhart ISD
Mrs. Cortney Lebens ('10)
B.S.F.C.S. Fashion Merchandising
Co-Founder and CEO, Muy Ono Hospitality
Co-Founder and CEO, Live Large
Mr. Kuro Tawil ('12)
B.A. Communication Studies
Founder
KUROS
2020 Distinguished Alumni Gala
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Gala has been cancelled, and 2020 honorees will be recognized at our 2021 event. Updates will be posted to this page as they become available.
2020 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others.
Meet the 2020 Distinguished Alumni.