The TSUS Foundation and Board of Regents have established award programs to recognize outstanding faculty, staff and students. Awards include professor, teaching, staff excellence and student scholar.
Through a generous gift to the Âé¶¹AV Foundation, David J. Beck established the teaching excellence award and undergraduate fellowships for students with high academic performance in any discipline.
Originally established by the Âé¶¹AV System Board of Regents, distinguished faculty were awarded the Regents' Professorships and Regents' Merit Awards. After transitioning to Texas State University System, these recognitions changed an d are now known as the University Professor and Merit Awards.
Established in 1979 through a generous gift from Julie and Ben Rogers, the Rogers Community Service Award is awarded annually to a member of faculty or staff who has made a significant contribution to community service in the Golden Triangle. One recipient from each institution is chosen annually from Âé¶¹AV, Âé¶¹AV Institute of Technology, Âé¶¹AV State College- Port Arthur, and Âé¶¹AV State College- Orange.