SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Texas State University and CHRISTUS Health are expanding their longstanding partnership through a new commitment to support student-athlete scholarships and success.

Through this expanded commitment, CHRISTUS Health will help provide meaningful educational opportunities for deserving student-athletes, including scholarship support and resources that help them thrive both academically and athletically.

"This partnership reflects our deep commitment to the health and success of student-athletes and the broader Texas State community," said Ernie Sadau, president and CEO of CHRISTUS Health. "Together, we are building on a relationship that spans athletic healthcare, clinical education and community care, creating meaningful opportunities for students and strengthening the communities we are privileged to serve."

CHRISTUS Health will also be recognized as a strategic official athletics health care partner of the university, with its logo featured on Texas State Athletics uniforms for home and away competitions across all sponsored sports starting this fall.

"We're excited to deepen our relationship with CHRISTUS Health through this innovative partnership," said Kelly R. Damphousse, Ph.D., president of Texas State University. "This collaboration will open doors for our student-athletes through expanded scholarship opportunities, while showcasing the strength of our community partnerships.  We value our relationship with CHRISTUS Health and have been aligned partners with our global initiatives, campus involvement and athletics."

For years, CHRISTUS Health has been a valued corporate partner of Texas State Athletics, supporting student-athlete scholarships, advertising across all sports programs and the health and welfare of student-athletes. Beyond athletics, the relationship reflects a shared commitment to student opportunity, community well-being and the continued growth of Central Texas.

"This is a landmark moment for Texas State Athletics as we enter into the Pac-12 Conference," said Don Coryell, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics and director of Athletics at Texas State. "Their support will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes receiving a degree by providing them with the resources they need, and we're grateful to CHRISTUS Health for their commitment to Texas State."

   
About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 65 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 57,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve. For more information, visit www.christushealth.org
 
About the Light the Star Campaign
The partnership comes as Texas State Athletics continues its "Light The Star" campaign, a $50 million comprehensive fundraising effort designed to propel the program into a new era of collegiate athletics and position it for sustained success on a national stage, timed with Texas State's move to the Pac-12 Conference in July 2026.
 
The campaign focuses on five priorities:

• Bobcat Club Excellence Fund – established after new NCAA legislation took effect earlier this year, the Excellence Fund directly supports essential resources like scholarships, revenue sharing, academic support, nutrition, etc.
• Student-Athlete Wellness Center and Indoor Practice Facility – this new facility will feature support for all 370 of our student-athletes, including a new Academic Center and Training Table. The Indoor Practice Facility will provide a climate-controlled space to host workouts and other activities throughout the year
• Baseball/Softball Player Development Center – dedicated to baseball and softball, this new facility will feature a state-of-the-art pitching lab, enhanced batting and training spaces, player locker rooms, and fan amenities
• Endowment Support – growing the endowment ensures steady, long-term resources for our student-athletes, protected from shifting external pressures
• Expanding Season Ticket Sales – building the season ticket holder base will help to grow attendance at each Texas State venue and provide a foundation for a consistent and energetic gameday atmosphere

Light The Star

Media Contacts
Gloria Madera                                                                                    Lindsey Olsen
CHRISTUS Health                                                                             Texas State University
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