vol. 47 no. 3 | 2016 | LOOKING AHEAD MAPPING THE CHANGES AT TEXAS STATE Signs of times past p6 Bobcats turn up heat with coffee p48 contents No. 3, 2016 Keeping Soldiers Safe Professor Gabriel Fife studies combat-related head injuries to develop better helmets for the military, and to identify head injuries faster. p. WIDE VIEWS CLASS VIEWS3 10 The Fab Five 40 News and Notes These professors from history are something special. 42 Distinguished Alumni A salute to six who best 14 Day in the Life of the President represent Texas State. Thousands to greet, plenty of spirit, five events, and one president all on Keimche August 26, 2016. Wickham Education Jazz plus forever Christin Foley family makes a hits the high difference. notes for 46 U.S. Air Force. 6 Historical Markers 18 48 Independence Coffee Public history Bobcats brew up new careers. students help to keep Texas’ past visible. 24 Antoines 50 Class Notes He’s football, she’s basketball — now they are both Bobcats. 52 Last View ABOUT: Hillviews is produced 54 From the Collections three times a year by the University Advancement division. We’d love to hear from you. Send us your comments about the articles in this issue, CORRECTIONS or send story suggestions. Email
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