Danielle Elisabeth Madsen

No other university in Texas has a distinction that Texas State can claim. It's
the only university in the Lone Star State that graduated a student who went on
to become President of the United States. Danielle Elisabeth Madsen tells us
more about Lyndon Johnson's connection with his alma mater.

Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson attended the Southwest Texas State Teacher's
College from 1927 to 1930. He was a member of the debate team, majored in
History, and served as the editor and chief of the student newspaper, then
called the College Star.
SB: Allen Reed – Editor and Chief of the University Star Newspaper
Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was described as a hard
worker during his time at college. Mary Brennan is a History professor at Texas
State who has done research into Johnson's early educational experiences.
SB: Mary Brennan- History Professor
As president, Johnson signed many important pieces of legislation into law,
including the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Higher Education
Act.
SB: Chris Jones- Career Advisor
President Lyndon Johnson left a powerful legacy at Texas State. The University's
President, Denise Trauth, says the institution serves as a launching pad for any
individual, no matter how high their goals or aspirations.
SB: President Denise Trauth
Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965 on this
very desk on the Texas State University campus. It now sits at the L-B-J Museum
located in San Marcos, Texas. The museum documents President Johnson's time at
Texas State, as well his dedication to hard work and excellence. His passion for
education lives on through Texas State University and its students. For Bobcat
Update, I'm Danielle Elisabeth Madsen.