Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University Since 1879, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement.

University Goals

• Promote students’ intellectual, social, ethical, and leadership growth.
• Pursue continuous improvement.
• Recruit and retain qualified, dedicated faculty and staff.
• Recruit, motivate, and retain qualified students.
• Provide the necessary library, technology, and other facilities to support quality instruction, research, and public service.
• Promote scholarly and rese

arch activities that contribute to knowledge and understanding.
• Promote and support diversity and provide equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups.
• Offer a wide range of preprofessional, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
• Promote cooperation with educational institutions, government and non-profit agencies, and the private sector.

Step into the past and make some summer memories at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Lib...
06/02/2026

Step into the past and make some summer memories at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library!

From hands-on activities to family-friendly fun, there's something for everyone during the Summer Spotlight Program, happening every Saturday from June 13 to July 25 (excluding July 4).

Learn more about the free activities offered here: https://bit.ly/43bZogL

First of the month. First Monday. Fresh perspective. 💭 | |
06/01/2026

First of the month. First Monday. Fresh perspective. 💭

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Sam Houston State University and Lamar Institute of Technology are expanding opportunities for future students through a...
06/01/2026

Sam Houston State University and Lamar Institute of Technology are expanding opportunities for future students through a new undergraduate co-enrollment partnership launching with the Fall 2026 admission cycle.

The program, called Bearkat Connect, will allow selected students to enroll at both institutions while completing coordinated coursework supported by joint academic advising and student success services. Participants will live on ’s campus and enjoy full access to the Bearkat experience, including student organizations, campus resources and university life.

Developed through a shared commitment to student success, Bearkat Connect creates a seamless pathway that supports academic achievement, retention and long-term educational goals while expanding access to higher education.

Selected students will begin receiving invitations to participate starting June 1 for a Fall 2026 start. Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/3QgXSXM

At , student success doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Through resources like the SHSU Career Success Center, Bearkat...
05/29/2026

At , student success doesn’t stop at the classroom door.

Through resources like the SHSU Career Success Center, Bearkats receive career guidance and professional development support at every stage of their journey. For SHSU alumnus Jason Spicer, those resources made all the difference.

After earning his degree in mass communication in 2024, Spicer turned to the Career Success Center for mock interviews and career coaching that ultimately helped him secure a full-time role as an SHSU admissions counselor serving Central Texas and the San Antonio area.

Success stories like Spicer’s highlight the impact of the Career Success Center in helping Bearkats confidently pursue their professional goals.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fPfhRG

LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at recently completed a year-and-a-half-long proj...
05/28/2026

LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas at recently completed a year-and-a-half-long project for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to better understand the evolving roles and responsibilities of newly commissioned Texas peace officers.

The research-driven job task analysis, conducted by faculty and students from the SHSU College of Criminal Justice and SHSU COBA and LEMIT, examined how modern policing has changed since the last statewide analysis in 1997. Through focus groups, interviews and statewide surveys, the team identified key themes shaping today’s law enforcement landscape while confirming many core duties remain consistent over time.

The project also provided valuable hands-on experience for SHSU researchers and students, further highlighting the university’s commitment to supporting Texas law enforcement through practical research and collaboration.

Read the full story and report: https://bit.ly/49tawcH

Campus feels a little too quiet without our Bearkats around 🧡We already can’t wait to welcome students back home this fa...
05/28/2026

Campus feels a little too quiet without our Bearkats around 🧡

We already can’t wait to welcome students back home this fall. Thinking about where your next chapter should begin? Come see why feels like home.

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/49pwr4x

SHSU Day with the Houston Astros is almost here and you do NOT want to miss it🔥Join us June 6 at Daikin Park as the Astr...
05/27/2026

SHSU Day with the Houston Astros is almost here and you do NOT want to miss it🔥

Join us June 6 at Daikin Park as the Astros face the Athletics, rep your Bearkat orange and score an exclusive co-branded jersey with your ticket purchase while supplies last!

Secure your seats now before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/3Rnj9iW

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Big applause for our Academic Affairs Distinguished Staff Award recipients 👏 ’s Office of the Provost recently celebrate...
05/26/2026

Big applause for our Academic Affairs Distinguished Staff Award recipients 👏

’s Office of the Provost recently celebrated and honored five outstanding staff members during the fifth annual Academic Affairs Distinguished Staff Awards on April 22. This year’s recipients include Markeytta Galvan, Sarah Burchett, Dee Dee Dirk, Maegan McKerrow and Julie Campbell.

Read more about our Academic Affairs Distinguished Staff honorees here: https://bit.ly/4tZxf7F

Three years ago, launched its own street team, a group of student content creators who work under the university’s Dep...
05/22/2026

Three years ago, launched its own street team, a group of student content creators who work under the university’s Department of Integrated Marketing and Communications.

While the IMC Street Team is here to stay, Damikka Willis, Paul Wren, Joshua Anderson and Oghenetega Okperuvwe have shed their student worker titles to start their post-college journeys. Read their here: https://bit.ly/3RVeqVG

A new partnership led by the SHSU College Of Health Sciences School of Nursing is helping tackle one of Texas’ most urge...
05/21/2026

A new partnership led by the SHSU College Of Health Sciences School of Nursing is helping tackle one of Texas’ most urgent workforce challenges: the nursing shortage.

Through the Shared Nursing Academic Practice Partnership Initiative (SNAPPI), and four Houston-area hospitals are scaling an innovative teaching model designed to address a key barrier in nursing education, the shortage of nursing faculty.

Funded by a state Nursing Innovation Grant, the program allows experienced nurses to continue working in clinical settings while also training nursing students during their regular shifts. The model includes educator “boot camps” and small student cohorts that provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

By connecting education directly with workforce needs, SHSU continues to create innovative solutions that support students, healthcare professionals and communities across Texas. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4f0l074

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Box 2418
Huntsville, TX
77341

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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