🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Learn more about this pathogen in our American Society for Microbiology ASM explainer article here: asm.org/articles/2024/…

🦠 How often is Group B Strep found in diabetic wound cultures? And what do we actually work up in these polymicrobial wounds? 🎙️ In this episode of Let’s Talk Micro, we break down what to look for, what to report, and why it matters. Link in comments. #microbiology #podcast

📊 Reminder: Join us TOMORROW at 12PM for MHCC ECHO – Leveraging TXST Resources. Dr. Melinda Villagran will demo THRC’s Central State tool to help you plan, connect, & make an impact in mental health & community care. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/MHCCE #MHCCECHO

For many students, Cat Camp is the first step in finding their place at Texas State. From forming friendships to learning campus traditions, it’s a powerful start to the college experience. Raise your hand if you went to Cat Camp this summer! 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

#Fungal infections worldwide are becoming resistant to drugs and more deadly! #AMR #fungi #mycology theconversation.com/fungal-infecti… via The Conversation U.S.

⏰The proposal submission deadline for 2025 #ASMCUE has been extended to Thursday, July 17 at 5 p.m. ET! Don’t miss your chance to shape the conversation at this year’s premier conference for undergraduate microbial science educators. 📢 Submit now: asm.social/2v7

Each time we approach a new fall semester, we're reminded of the loved ones who support us throughout our college journey. Mark your calendars for TXST Family Weekend 2025: September 19-21 right here in San Marcos 😸 More details: ow.ly/SZuJ50WpYgY

1/ DSHS continues to report the outbreak of measles, primarily in West Texas. As of Tuesday, 762 cases have been confirmed since late January. This is an increase of nine since July 8. Two doses of the MMR vaccine protects you from getting sick and helps stop the outbreak.

☑️out my latest contributing column for Healthcare Hygiene magazine for the July/Aug 2025 edition! In this column, I discuss the recent ongoing troubling trend of proposed & actual funding / expert personnel cuts to critical #PublicHealth agencies & committees. joom.ag/tTwd/p8

We are excited to announce the dates for the ASCLS Texas [TACLS] Annual Meeting 2026! 📍 Location: Embassy Suites Landmark 5615 Landmark Parkway San Antonio, TX 78249 🗓️ Dates: April 8 – 10, 2026 Join us in beautiful San Antonio, Texas CC: Gilbert Swink, MSCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM🌈🇺🇦 1/2 🧵👇

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has selected #TXST professor Rodney E. Rohde, PhD "Doc R", Ph.D., as an ASM Distinguished Lecturer for 2025-2027. #TXSTNews #TXSTFeaturedFaculty news.txst.edu/featured-facul…

TXST remembers Kym Fox, professor of practice and coordinator of the graduate instructional assistants in SJMC. Fox passed on July 19 at age 65 after a battle with cancer. news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

Hey - that's our Chair! CC: ASM

The Texas DSHS #arbovirus activity report for Week 29. New counties reporting local West Nile virus #WNV activity: Wilson. Counties reporting additional local WNV activity: Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Lubbock, Montgomery, Tarrant, Travis, & Wichita. dshs.texas.gov/mosquito-borne….

Texas State University has been named one of the “Best Colleges in America” for 2025 by Money magazine. The rankings list is based on factors including quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes. #TXSTNews news.txst.edu/inside-txst/20…

Bats rarely bite, but when they do, the consequences can be deadly. While dog and terrestrial wildlife bites once topped the list, it’s now bats that are behind most rabies deaths in America. asm.social/2vH Rodney E. Rohde, PhD "Doc R"

Indeed! #AMR is an ongoing global #PublicHealth issue & serious concern. Learn more about how #biofilms amplify the issue here in our ASM explainer article: asm.org/articles/2023/…

It’s been a while since I started my role at Contagion as a Contagion Live Podcast Host, but I wanted to share this update with everyone. ✅ out our #Podcast episodes and keep an eye out for our future guests! CC: MJH Life Sciences® @ contagionlive.com/podcasts