About

Texas State handsign "the heart of Texas State" during graduation ceremony, a longstanding tradition.

Strategic Initiatives fosters innovation through collaborative efforts with both regional and international institutions. We are committed to promoting global learning opportunities that span across academic, cultural, and social domains.

As a part of the TXST Global division, Strategic Initiatives aims to broaden TXST’s local, regional, national, and international impact by cultivating a globally-minded academic community. 

Our Team

Lydia Placzek

Assistant Vice President


lydiaplaczek@txstate.edu

Lauren Ibarra

Director of Regional and International Partnerships


lauren@txstate.edu 

Summer Hogan

Coordinator 


summerhogan@txstate.edu

Emma Mayers

Project Manager


emayers@txstate.edu