ASU Trailblazer: Dr. J. Warren Brasher

ASU Trailblazer: Dr. J. Warren Brasher

Class of 1995, B.S. in Biology

Born and raised among an entire clan of Angelo State alumni, it was practically Dr. J. Warren Brasher’s destiny to one day also join the Ram Family.

ASU Trailblazer: Dr. Stephanie Howard

ASU Trailblazer: Dr. Stephanie Howard

Class of 1995, Education

Though a native of nearby Robert Lee and the daughter of an Angelo State (San Angelo College) alum, Dr. Stephanie Howard originally had no interest in attending ASU.

ASU Trailblazer: Holly Tue Garcia

ASU Trailblazer: Holly Tue Garcia

Class of 2001, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Angelo State alumna Holly Tue Garcia’s father used to joke that she was born a banker, and it turns out he was actually quite the fortune teller.

Recent Graduate Chosen for Fulbright Program to Bulgaria

June 20, 2023

Recent Graduate Chosen for Fulbright Program to Bulgaria

Price Tarbet of Big Spring, a May 2022 graduate of Angelo State University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student English Teaching Assistantship to teach English in Bulgaria for the 2023-24 academic year.

Servant Leader

Servant Leader

Angelo State alum Henry Jackson has made a career out of serving others.

Alumni Spotlight: Henry Jackson

Alumni Spotlight: Henry Jackson

Class of 1994

ASU alumnus Henry Jackson chose Angelo State because it’s where people go to grow, develop and learn. A 1994 graduate, he uses his experiences and degree he earned from Angelo State to make a difference in the non-profit industry.

A Beacon of Hope

A Beacon of Hope

Recent Angelo State alumnus Zach Sutterfield overcomes incredible odds to earn his diploma. 

On July 19, 2018, Zach Sutterfield went to sleep in a friend’s apartment in San Marcos. Early the next morning, he woke up surrounded by flames and with his body on fire.

ASU Trailblazer: Travis Barnett

ASU Trailblazer: Travis Barnett

Class of 2012, B.S. in Applied Physics

Since following his alumni parents to Angelo State, Travis Barnett has continued to blaze his own trail at their shared alma mater.

$1 Million Gift to Re-Name Department of English and Modern Languages

November 7, 2022

$1 Million Gift to Re-Name Department of English and Modern Languages

Angelo State University has received a $1 million gift from Dallas-based entrepreneur and philanthropist G. Brint Ryan to establish a permanent endowment benefitting ASU’s Department of English and Modern Languages.

ASU Trailblazer: Danny Chavez

ASU Trailblazer: Danny Chavez

Class of 2013, B.A. in Political Science

ASU alum Danny Chavez is leading the charge to create thousands of jobs across the U.S.

A Passion to Serve

A Passion to Serve

Young alum found his calling.

Through ASU’s student organizations, Eddye Zuniga-Sanchez found his calling in serving others.

ASU Trailblazer: Cory Pettit

ASU Trailblazer: Cory Pettit

Class of 1998, B.S. in Psychology

ASU alum Cory Pettit took a long and winding road toward his career as a Southwest Airlines pilot, and he has now played a key role in giving ASU commercial aviation students the chance to take a much shorter one.

We Are Family: Laura & Billy Scott

We Are Family: Laura & Billy Scott

Laura and Billy Scott came to Angelo State because of family, and now they are making connections with the ASU students most in need of family support.

Angelo State Alum Appointed New ASU Freshman College Dean

November 16, 2021

Angelo State Alum Appointed New ASU Freshman College Dean

Dr. Micheal W. Salisbury, dean of the Angelo State University College of Graduate Studies and Research, has been appointed the new dean of ASU’s Freshman College, effective Dec. 1.

Casillas, White Join ASU Foundation Board of Trustees

October 18, 2021

Casillas, White Join ASU Foundation Board of Trustees

Angelo State University alumni Oscar Casillas and Jerod White have joined the Board of Trustees for the ASU Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to ASU, primarily through gifts and earnings on endowed funds.

Management Alum Joins ASU Foundation Board

October 19, 2020

Management Alum Joins ASU Foundation Board

Angelo State University alumnus Will Welch has joined the Board of Trustees for the ASU Foundation, a public, nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to ASU, primarily through gifts and earnings on endowed funds.

Radical Research: Combating the COVID-19 Virus

April 23, 2020

Radical Research: Combating the COVID-19 Virus

While the nation’s healthcare workers battle on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical researchers are feverishly working behind the scenes to try to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

On the Front Lines of the Pandemic

April 20, 2020

On the Front Lines of the Pandemic

All over the world, we’ve seen people step up in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

Angelo State Alum to be Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor

October 10, 2019

Angelo State Alum to be Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams, a graduate of Angelo State University, will be awarded the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump on Oct. 30, according to a White House news release.

Alumni of the Corn

October 4, 2018

Alumni of the Corn

Smack in the middle of the cotton fields just south of San Angelo, you’ll find one of the top 10 corn mazes in Texas – and this year it includes a huge shape of the ASU logo.

ASU Alum Wins National Distinguished Alumni Award

July 30, 2018

ASU Alum Wins National Distinguished Alumni Award

Angelo State University alumnus Dr. U. Shivraj Sohur has been selected to receive the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.

2018 Spring Commencement Speaker Announced

April 13, 2018

2018 Spring Commencement Speaker Announced

Angelo State University alumna and award-winning author Norma Yvonne Jennings will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.

Spring Commencement Speaker Announced

April 27, 2017

Spring Commencement Speaker Announced

Angelo State University alumnus Dr. U. Shivraj Sohur, a clinician at the Internal Medicine Research Unit of Pfizer Inc.’s Worldwide Research and Development in Cambridge, Mass., will deliver the commencement address during ASU’s spring graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena.

Alum Named District Small Business Person of the Year

March 22, 2017

Alum Named District Small Business Person of the Year

Angelo State University alum Bryan Vincent, partner and CEO of Principal LED of San Angelo, has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2017 Small Business Person of the Year for the San Antonio District.

The Tradition Continues...

February 16, 2017

The Tradition Continues...

Two Angelo State alumni have brought one of the most iconic names and some of the best flavors in Texas bar-b-q a lot closer to the ASU campus.

Phil Danaher: Simply the Best

January 26, 2017

Phil Danaher: Simply the Best

Angelo State University can now boast the all-time winningest Texas high school football coach among its alumni.

ASU Alumna Named Texas Teacher of the Year

July 13, 2016

ASU Alumna Named Texas Teacher of the Year

Angelo State alumna and current graduate student Martha Saucedo made a career change a decade ago and has now been recognized as being the best at her “new” profession.

Alum Honored for Taking Education Outdoors

June 17, 2016

Alum Honored for Taking Education Outdoors

When Trevor Hance of Austin decided to uproot his life as an attorney to become an elementary schoolteacher, he turned to Angelo State for the tools he needed to make the transition.

Alumna Wins 5th Bram Stoker Award For Her Writing

May 31, 2016

Alumna Wins 5th Bram Stoker Award For Her Writing

If career success can be measured by awards, then Angelo State alumna Lucy A. Snyder’s career as an author is right up there with some of the most well-known names in the dark fantasy and horror genre.

Alum is Young Entrepreneur of the Year

May 17, 2016

Alum is Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Angelo State alum Jason Snider didn’t so much found a business as it found him.

Business Plan Competition Winners Have ASU Ties

April 28, 2016

Business Plan Competition Winners Have ASU Ties

The local 2016 Business Plan Competition wrapped up recently with both top prizes going to contestants with ties to Angelo State University.

Korean Alum Goes From ASU to Microsoft

April 8, 2016

Korean Alum Goes From ASU to Microsoft

In 2012, Angelo State University alumnus Deok Hwan Choi made the momentous decision to leave his hometown of Ulsan, South Korea, and head to West Texas to finish his college education at ASU.

ASU Alumna a Leader in Texas Comptroller’s Division

March 23, 2016

ASU Alumna a Leader in Texas Comptroller’s Division

For Angelo State University alumna Denise Lunsford Stewart, becoming a woman in management for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts was more about opportunities than obstacles.

Award-Winning Staffer Coordinates Popular Exhibit

March 15, 2016

Award-Winning Staffer Coordinates Popular Exhibit

When Shannon Sturm suggested that the ASU West Texas Collection present an exhibit on the Vietnam War, she had no idea what she was starting—or that it would culminate in her receiving one of the university’s most prestigious staff awards.

Alum’s Novel Wins Award

February 19, 2016

Alum’s Novel Wins Award

The belief and encouragement of an Angelo State journalism professor helped 1984 ASU alumnus Norma Jennings realize her dream of becoming a published writer. Her own talent has turned her into an award-winning author.

Alum Begins Her Second Smithsonian Fellowship

February 1, 2016

Alum Begins Her Second Smithsonian Fellowship

To this day, Molly McDonough remains the only Angelo State graduate credited with discovering a new animal species, an accomplishment that has helped lead her to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

ASU Alum Tapped for Governor’s Commission

January 5, 2016

ASU Alum Tapped for Governor’s Commission

Drought forced Roscoe-area rancher Kim Alexander to take his Angelo State education degree into town for a job at the rural independent school district, a decision that has already transformed hundreds of students’ lives and led to his new statewide role.

ASU Helped Launch Careers for the Herringtons

August 6, 2015

ASU Helped Launch Careers for the Herringtons

Not every Angelo State graduate with an accounting degree goes on to work for a country music superstar, but Terri Herrington (Class of 1979) did.

Former Student President Heads to Washington

July 28, 2015

Former Student President Heads to Washington

ASU senior Jared Goecker, the son of a U.S. Air Force chaplain, set his sights early on a public service career.

Chris Beene: Molding Champions

December 15, 2014

Chris Beene: Molding Champions

Angelo State alum Chris Beene, who earned his bachelor’s degree (1993) and master’s degree (1997) in kinesiology at ASU, has been the head track and field/cross country coach at South Plains College in Levelland since 2004. His teams have enjoyed almost unprecedented success, racking up 26 national championships during his tenure.

October 27, 2014

Alum Wins Teacher of the Year Honors

Angelo State University alumna Tara Salisbury has been named the Education Service Center Region 15 Elementary Teacher of the Year for the 2013-14 school year.

David Layman: Capturing History Through Design

September 24, 2014

David Layman: Capturing History Through Design

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks still resonate for nearly every American and remain deeply personal tragedies for the families and friends of the 2,977 who were killed as a result of the attacks at New York City’s World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in the crash of hijacked Flight 93.

Alex Yarbrough: Leading Lawyer

August 13, 2014

Alex Yarbrough: Leading Lawyer

Alex Yarbrough, Class of 2007, tends to take on leadership roles wherever he goes.

ASU Alumni to Meet with Legislators

February 11, 2013

ASU Alumni to Meet with Legislators

The Angelo State University Alumni Association is encouraging any interested alumni to represent ASU as part of Texas Tech University System (TTUS) Day with the Texas Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Austin.

ASU Alum Wins Top Honors at Oregon Medical School

July 15, 2010

ASU Alum Wins Top Honors at Oregon Medical School

Angelo State University alumnus Joshua Gene Kornegay recently received the Edward S. Hayes Gold-Headed Cane Award as the top graduate in his class during commencement ceremonies at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine in Portland, Ore.

Festivities Planned Around ASU Cotton Bowl Clash Sept. 11

March 31, 2010

Festivities Planned Around ASU Cotton Bowl Clash Sept. 11

Multiple activities are being planned for Angelo State University alumni and fans in the Dallas area when the Rams play football in the storied Cotton Bowl Sept. 11.

ASU Alumna Wins International Literary Award

March 30, 2010

ASU Alumna Wins International Literary Award

Angelo State University alumna Lucy A. Snyder was named the winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Poetry at the Horror Writers Association’s 2010 Stoker Awards Banquet March 27 in Brighton, England.