Spring 2026

College of Health Professions Outstanding Student Awards

Ms. Salas standing next to the College of Health Professions banner during the event.

Ms. Nitza Salas received the Outstanding Academic Undergraduate Student Award

Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Student

The CDIS department is proud to recognize Addie Chavana for receiving the Outstanding First-Year Graduate Student Award.  Congratulations, Addi ― great job!

Year 1 Graduate Student is receiving a diploma from the hands of Dr. Maria Resendiz
1st Year Graduate Student receiving a diploma from the hands of Dr. Maria Resendiz and other CDIS faculty members are applauding.
Group picture of the 1st Year Graduate students class and their professors.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Our CDIS graduate students, faculty, and staff celebrated Grad Appreciation Week with an outdoor Bollywood fitness session and some healthy snacks. We're incredible proud of our students!

Discover TXST Round Rock

At Discover TXST Round Rock, students explored campus, learned about programs, admissions, and financial aid, toured facilities, and connected with faculty and staff.

Ms. Beth Rasmussen, Ms. Stacey Lesieur, a CDIS student, and Boko sitting at a booth during the event.
Ms. Beth Rasmussen, Ms. Stacey Lesieur, Dr. Farzan Irani, some TXST students standing next to Boko.
Ms. Rasmussen and Ms. Lesieur giving out SWAG and information about our Department.

Fall 2025

WSRCA Student Healthcare Expo

Texas State Round Rock hosted about 400 high school students and 20+ healthcare partners for panels highlighting careers in healthcare.  The CDIS department did an outstanding job showcasing what our program has to offer!

CDIS Faculty and students explaining our program to prospective students.
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CDIS Faculty and students explaining our program to prospective students.
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CDIS Faculty and students explaining our program to prospective students.
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Friendsgiving

The CDIS Department hosted a Thanksgiving celebration for students, faculty, and staff, where everyone enjoyed great food, warm company, and a wonderful time together.

A group of CDIS students posing during the Friendsgiving event.

Discover TXST Round Rock

At Discover TXST Round Rock, students got the chance to explore the Round Rock campus, learn about academic programs, admissions, and financial aid, and tour the facilities and labs.  They also enjoyed connecting with faculty and staff throughout the event.

CDIS students standing next to Boko, our mascot.
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Boko, TXST mascot laying down on a piece of furniture after Discover Day.
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Game Night October 2025

Summer 2025

Game Night July 2025

Spring 2025

Senior Celebration

Congratulations to these 1st Year Graduate Students

Great job Elizabeth and Lauris!

Elizabeth Rogers receiving the "Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Student" award.

CDIS student Elizabeth Rogers receiving the “Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Student” award.

Lauris Stewart receiving the "Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Clinician" award.

CDIS student Lauris Stewart received the “Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Clinician” award.

Dr. Farzan, Dr. Resendiz, and CDIS students standing by their booth during the event.

Bobcat Admitted Student Day

Dr. Irani, Dr. Resendiz and CDIS students participated in the Bobcat Admitted Student Day! Recently admitted students were able to visit with faculty, staff, and students about the programs and services available at Texas State.

Council on Academic Accreditation logo

The Master of Science in Communication Disorders (MSCD) and the Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Disorders residential education programs in speech-language pathology at Texas State University are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.