O’Rourke on course to join Texas St. faculty

Former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke is expected to be joining the faculty of Texas State University in San Marcos in the spring.

The university confirmed to the University Star’s Ricardo Delgado that O’Rourke will be teaching Texas politics to students in 2021, pending finalization of his hiring.

“He originally approached people in the administration... and expressed an interest in teaching,” Texas State political science chair Ken Grasso said, as reported by Delgado. “I was thrilled. He’s got a unique take on things with his experience as a congressman and as [a] senatorial candidate and even a presidential candidate.”

Grasso said O’Rourke wanted to connect with young adults, especially during such a crucial time for the state and the country.”