Sam Houston designs its educational offerings and experiences to meet the expanding and evolving needs of our students, the workforce, and rapidly growing, dynamically evolving region today and in the future. We also recognize that education is best experienced when it's personal and applied in the real world. Sam Houston is at the forefront of active learning that meets the student and employer needs through small classroom sizes, personalized experiences, and hands-on learning — providing them the skills necessary to transition from college to career and beyond successfully.
2023 - November 09
Gibbs Ranch Unveils New Cutting-Edge Facilities
Phase I of the Gibbs Ranch Expansion is completed with a new Ag Center consisting of two green houses, Head House, Learning Center, and the Sonny Sikes Arena. These facilities were designed to focus on hands-on learning while improving our teaching capacity, elevating student success, and providing students access to cutting edge technologies.
2023 - September 01
Scholarship Fundraising
Scholarships are an incredible source of financial assistance for SHSU students. University Advancement and the Sam Houston University Foundation helped raise $3,570,252.91 in student scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.
2023 - September 01
SHSU Partners with the East Texas Rural Network
SHSU collaborated with RSSI to boost rural student enrollment and completion rates. Through initiatives like the RSSI College Fair, SHSU aims to extend campus tours to rural districts, aligning with strategic objectives of partnership, community engagement, and opportunity gap reduction.
2023 - May 11
Partnership with HISD
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) deepens its commitment to education by partnering with Huntsville Independent School District (HISD), offering scholarship opportunities, dual credit programs, and enhanced counselor support for a seamless transition to higher education.
2023 - May 05
Partnership with Goose Creek CISD
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) establishes the Bearkat Advantage Program with Goose Creek Consolidated ISD, offering scholarships, fostering closer counselor ties, and encouraging seamless admission for district students to SHSU.
2023 - March 30
Military Institution
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is recognized as a Military Friendly School for 2023-24, emphasizing commitment to service and support for military-affiliated students. The Veterans Resource Center is highlighted for aiding successful transitions, earning SHSU silver status in various excellence categories.
2023 - January 23
MOU with Blinn College
Blinn College District and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) launch a partnership allowing students to earn an associate degree at Blinn before pursuing a bachelor's degree at SHSU. The program spans various disciplines, promoting affordability and workforce readiness.
2023 - January 19
Computer Science Department Awarded Grant Funding for Scholarships
SHSU's Computer Science Department obtained a $2.8 million NSF CyberCorps grant, training 20 students for government cybersecurity roles. It's recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, aiming to improve cybersecurity education and outcomes.
2023 - January 17
SHSU’s First Generation Center Launches the Trailblazer Program
The Trailblazer Program First Generation Program was created to provide a supportive environment by connecting students with faculty and staff to serve as coaches and mentors and a network for support. Fostering a sense of belonging, empowerment, and positively impacting retention for those in the program.
