The LBJ Outstanding Senior Student Award is given annually by the Alumni Association to a student as recognition for outstanding leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and academic success. Recipients must be candidates for graduation in May of the year that the award is conferred or have graduated the previous August or December. The recipient will be formally recognized by the Alumni Association Board of Directors and receive a $1,500 stipend from the Alumni Association.

Adam Long

“Adam demonstrates academic success through the sophisticated application of his studies to real-world institutional challenges at Texas State. His contributions to leadership meetings reflect a high degree of analytical thinking and the ability to synthesize complex technical data into actionable student-facing communication.”
 

— Matt Hall
Vice President for Information Technology
Texas State University

 

Adam Long

2026 LBJ Outstanding Senior Student

Adam Long is a Texas State University computer science major who believes leadership is defined not by a title, but by the ability to identify barriers and build bridges.

During his time at TXST, he served in a wide range of roles, including Student Advisor to the Vice President of Information Technology, Student Representative on the US1100 Task Force, and Student Advisor for the Coursera for Students initiative. He also held leadership positions in Student Government as Vice President Pro-Tempore and College of Science and Engineering Senator, where he worked to strengthen the student experience and help make the university better for everyone.

Beyond the classroom and campus governance, Adam made an impact through service and school spirit. As a member of the Gold Star Society, he partnered with the President’s Office to represent Bobcat pride to VIPs and university donors. He also served as captain of TXST Waterski, leading and coaching the team at tournaments across the country while volunteering with Texas Regional Parasport to provide people with disabilities the chance to enjoy waterskiing.

Adam’s Texas State legacy is rooted in lasting institutional change, student advocacy, and community connection. By solving technical challenges, building professional pathways, and creating opportunities for others, Adam leaves Texas State better than he found it.
 

 

Eligibility

  1. Nominee must be classified as a senior at Texas State University and be a candidate for graduation at Texas State University in May of the year that the award is conferred or have graduated the previous August or December.
  2. Nominee must have completed at least sixty (60) credit hours at Texas State University.
  3. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and academic success at Texas State University.
  4. Nominee must be a person of such integrity, stature and demonstrated ability that the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the university will take pride in, and be inspired by, their recognition.
  5. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
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Criteria and Guidelines

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  • Nominated students will receive notification and instructions by the Office of Alumni Engagement after their nominations are received. In order to complete their nomination packet, students will be asked to submit the following:

    • Student ID Number
    • Graduation date
    • Resume
    • Brief statement summarizing how they meet the criteria for the award.

    Finalists will be asked to interview with the selection committee in late March/early April of the nomination year.

  • Please complete the nomination form.

  • We recommend drafting your answers in a word document before submitting the form.