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Education Student Takes Learning to New Heights

Education Student Takes Learning to New Heights

Marcus Robinson knows that the best teachers are those who uplift their students, especially those who are struggling. The education major began supporting students from an early age by leaving motivational notes on the quizzes he would help his father grade.

College of Education Announces Distinguished Educator of the Year Recipients

College of Education Announces Distinguished Educator of the Year Recipients

Great educators do more than teach—they spark change, inspire growth and leave a lasting impact on the world. This spring, the College of Education (COE) at Sam Houston State University will honor five exceptional alumni at the Distinguished Educator of the Year gala, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the field of education.

SHSU Bearkat Advantage Program Expands to Serve More High School Students

SHSU Bearkat Advantage Program Expands to Serve More High School Students

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is broadening its commitment to empowering high school students with expanded access to higher education opportunities. Launched in 2023 through partnerships with Huntsville ISD and Goose Creek CISD, the Bearkat Advantage Program is now reaching even more districts across Texas.

Bearkat Educators Bring Expertise and Passion to Rural Alaska

Bearkat Educators Bring Expertise and Passion to Rural Alaska

After trading the Texas heat for Alaska’s icy embrace, a Bearkat couple is now channeling their passion for education into a mission dedicated to helping students thrive. They discovered the Alaska Student Partnership, which aims to create quality educational and personal growth opportunities for rural Alaskans through culturally trained educators, peer mentors, and other supporters.

SHSU and Crisis Response Leader Training Launch Leadership for Safe Schools' Training Series

SHSU and Crisis Response Leader Training Launch Leadership for Safe Schools' Training Series

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Crisis Response Leader Training (CRLT), Inc., are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership to strengthen safety and security education for future educators and administrators. Beginning in January 2025, the Leadership for Safe Schools Training Series will provide specialized, evidence-based training through SHSU’s Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES).

ACE Course Impacts Lives At A Maternity Home

ACE Course Impacts Lives At A Maternity Home

Academic Community Engagement (ACE) students worked with Journey Home, an organization based in Montgomery County, Texas. They are a non-profit maternity home that provides safety and shelter for pregnant women experiencing homelessness, as well as toddlers and newborns. They also help educate the women on various topics ranging from prenatal care to child nutrition.

SHSU Joins JED Campus Mental Health Initiative

SHSU Joins JED Campus Mental Health Initiative

Sam Houston State University is taking significant steps to enhance the mental health and well-being of its students by joining the JED Campus program, a national initiative dedicated to improving mental health, preventing suicides and reducing substance abuse on college campuses. This four-year strategic collaboration with the Jed Foundation emphasizes SHSU’s commitment to fostering a supportive campus environment where students can thrive.