Almost 1,000 first-gen students crossed the stage at the Fall 2021 Commencement.
Wanda Smith, SHSU alumna, delivered the Commencement Address. Wanda, who overcame numerous obstacles and persevered to earn her degree told Bearkats to ‘Keep Moving Forward.’
Students from the College of Health Sciences celebrate their Master’s degrees.
Commencement at Sam Houston State University is a family affair!
Mom Courtney Malecek crossed the stage on Friday, Dec. 10 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Agriculture.
President Alisa White confirmed more than 1,900 degrees at the Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies.
Graduates prepare to line up in the HKC for the ceremonial procession into the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum.
Master’s Degree candidates adjust their hoods during the Hooding Ceremony, which is a special recognition for graduates receiving a master’s degree or a Ph.D.
The academic procession is part of the traditional ceremony in which university dignitaries march together wearing traditional academic dress.
Dr. Deborah Popham performs The Star Spangled Banner at Commencement.
President Alisa White welcomes graduates, honored guests, faculty, staff and alumni to Commencement.
Chotika Kaewkaemket receives her doctoral hood from Dr. Debra Price and College of Education Dean Stacy Edmonson.
The turning of the tassel signifies that the wearer has passed from one level of learning to another.
Posting of the colors by the SHSU ROTC Color Guard.
Courtney Paulson and Hannah Zepeda earned their diplomas and were commissioned as U.S. Army officers at Saturday’s afternoon ceremony. Both became second lieutenants after taking the oath of office from LTC Joe Contreras, professor of Military Science.