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Carlton J. Fong @carltonfong.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We had a blast during our 3rd annual #LONESTAR gathering here @txst.edu. It was a generative & fun time discussing real world challenges and research-driven solutions for enhancing student learning and motivation, including a fun field trip to the glass-bottom boats 🐢⛴️. See you all next year!

Group of educational researchers near Spring Lake/Aquarena Springs

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Agustín J. García, Ph.D. @agustingarcia.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I'm thrilled to share that as of May 21, 2025, I officially graduated with my PhD in Postsecondary Student Success from @txst.edu! Thank you to my family, my faculty, and all my colleagues who supported me along my doctoral journey! #PHinisheD #FirstGenPhD #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #TXST

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Agustín J. García, Ph.D. @agustingarcia.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Had an amazing lunch at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue with @carltonfong.bsky.social! It was my first time at a Michelin ⭐️ restaurant and I already can’t wait to come again. Truly grateful for such a delicious meal with my advisor!

Two people are sitting at a small restaurant table with a platter of assorted barbecue dishes, including smoked meats, sides, and bread, placed between them. Each person has a drink with ice and a plate with utensils. The setting has a casual, modern vibe with dark walls, visible fire alarm boxes, and natural daylight coming in from the left. One person is wearing a black collared shirt, and the other is wearing a light gray T-shirt with a black shoulder strap.

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Agustín J. García, Ph.D. @agustingarcia.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🚨 Thrilled to share that the first part of my dissertation, co-authored w/ @carltonfong.bsky.social, is now published in Journal of College Student Retention! We examined what predicts the college GPA for community college athletes. doi.org/10.1177/1521... @txst.edu @aera-motsig.bsky.social

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Carlton J. Fong @carltonfong.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Co-authored with @drmuenks.bsky.social, our @insidehighered.com piece "Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters" is out! We reject behaviorist principles and argue that understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...

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Beyond Behaviorism: Why Student Motivation Matters (opinion)

Understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning, Katie Muenks and Carlton Fong write.

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