Alumni

Young Alumni Rising Star Award

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 & 2021 Young Alumni Rising Star Award Honorees

Mark Estrada Headshot

Mr. Mark Estrada ('06, '10)

B.E.S.S. Exercise & Sports Science

M.Ed. Secondary Education

Superintendent of Schools
Lockhart ISD

Andrae Turner

Mr. Andrae Turner ('07)

B.H.A. Healthcare Administration

Administrator - Pediatric Service Line,
Ambulatory Care Services, Harris Health System

Cortney Behrends Leben Headshot

Mrs. Cortney Lebens ('10)

B.S.F.C.S. Fashion Merchandising

Co-Founder and CEO, Muy Ono Hospitality
Co-Founder and CEO, Live Large
Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award

Meet the Honorees

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others.
Kuro Tawil Headshot

Mr. Kuro Tawil ('12)

B.A. Communication Studies

Founder
KUROS