The Texas State University PRSSA chapter has once again been named a PRSSA Star Chapter — the fourth year in a row it has earned this prestigious honor. Out of more than 300 chapters nationwide, only 44 received this recognition in 2025.

At the heart of this success is our very own board member, Paul Villagran, who serves as Austin PRSA’s Director-at-Large, Membership and as Assistant Professor and PRSSA Faculty Advisor at Texas State University. Paul’s mentorship and guidance have been key in helping the chapter consistently achieve excellence and national distinction.

This year also brought individual honors for Texas State. Emma Vega, immediate past president of the chapter, was one of just 44 students nationwide to receive the PRSSA National Gold Key Award, the highest individual recognition for PRSSA members.

We’re proud to celebrate Paul’s leadership and the continued success of the Texas State PRSSA chapter — a shining example of how Austin PRSA members are shaping the future of the profession.