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COE Faculty Named 2024 National Book Award Judge By National Book Foundation

Rose Brock, associate professor in Sam Houston State University’s College of Education (COE), will be serving as a judge for the National Book Awards (NBA) under the Young People’s Literature section. The awards recognize excellence in American literature across all genres and highlight authors’ contributions to American literature.

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TSUS Recognizes Professor With Regent's Award

Andrea Foster was one of two Sam Houston State University professors to be recognized by the Texas State University System’s (TSUS) Board of Regents during their Feb. 23 meeting. Foster, a professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning, has devoted 20 years of service to the university and over 40 in education as a whole.

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Professor Receives TSUS Regent's Teacher Award

In recognition of her years of dedicated work and service to Sam Houston State University, Mary Petron received the Office of Regents’ Teacher honor from the Texas State University System’s (TSUS) Board of Regent on Feb. 23. She was one of two SHSU faculty members to be recognized.

SHSU College Of Education Receives Recognition

SHSU College Of Education Receives Recognition

Sam Houston State University is one of 21 universities to be recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for excellence in educator preparation.

Julie Combs Among 2023 Distinguished Professor Honorees

Julie Combs Among 2023 Distinguished Professor Honorees

It was a bittersweet year for Julie Combs, one of three 2023 Sam Houston State University Distinguished Professors. The professor of educational leadership lost her beloved husband after a battle with pancreatic cancer in May before receiving the distinction over the summer.

SHSU Nationally Recognized For Educator Prep Program Excellence

SHSU Nationally Recognized For Educator Prep Program Excellence

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that Sam Houston State University is one of 41 providers from 23 states, Puerto Rico and Bahrain to receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs.

Heritage Magazine: Future Pathways To Success

Heritage Magazine: Future Pathways To Success

For most students, leaving high school life behind and transitioning into a new future is challenging. This major milestone can be even more daunting for students with disabilities.

SHSU Literacy Professionals Earn High Distinction

SHSU Literacy Professionals Earn High Distinction

Sam Houston State University became the sixth institution in the country to receive the International Literacy Association's (ILA) National Recognition, a seal of approval reserved for colleges and universities that exemplify the best in teacher preparation for literacy professionals. SHSU's Master of Education in reading and language arts with a reading specialist certification specifically garnered the award.