A Message from the President
For the past three decades, I have loved working in higher education. I’ve always felt part of something important, something impactful, wherever I have been and whatever my role.
The Magazine of Sam Houston State University, Winter 2022
Growing the Workforce
Adapting to a Changing Landscape
In 10 years, higher education will look very different than it does today. We remain committed to providing a first-class, affordable education to help build the workforce of Texas and enhance the social mobility of our graduates.
Supply Chain Woes Create Opportunity
Even before we faced major product shortages at stores, faculty at SHSU were developing a plan to cultivate supply chain talent.
Servicio en Nuestras Escuelas
With many new or emerging English speakers in Texas classrooms, the need for bilingual diagnosticians has become more imperative.
Careers through Communication
Sam Houston State’s Master of Arts in Communication Studies provides the skills now needed in our highly digitized society.
Fine Tuning Professions
At Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, three Bearkats are developing the next generation of musicians.
Empower the Ag Workforce
A new concentration in power machinery management provides classroom and on-site educational experiences to agricultural sciences students.
Real World Security
Responding to student demand and workforce needs, the Department of Security Studies launched new undergraduate certificates in security and resilience, each with a unique industry focus.
Ensuring Quality Care
The certificate program in health care quality provides flexibility to working professionals ready to move further in their field.
A Student Doctor's Journey
Austin Gothe was thrilled at the chance to join the first cohort of student-doctors in the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020.
Class Notes
Learn about the accomplishments of fellow Bearkats doing great things.
Annual Report to Donors
SHSU celebrates and recognizes the people who have made a valuable commitment to our university.
The Texas State University System Board of Regents
- Duke Austin, Chairman - Houston
- Garry Crain, First Vice Chairman - The Hills
- Alan L. Tinsley, Second Vice Chairman - Madisonville
- Charlie Amato - San Antonio
- Sheila Faske - Rose City
- Dionicio (Don) Flores - El Paso
- Nicki Harle - Baird
- Stephen Lee - Beaumont
- William F. Scott - Nederland
- Gabriel Webb, Student Regent - The Hills
- Brian McCall, Chancellor - Austin
Sam Houston University Foundation Board of Trustees
- Robert E. Hutson, President - Katy
- Russell S. Molina, Vice President - Houston
- Ferne S. Frosch, Treasurer - Huntsville
- C. Joel Michael II, Secretary - Friendswood
- E. Brooke Beierle - Stafford
- Mia D. Gradney - Richmond
- John M. Hoyt, Jr - Waco
- Charles W. Jones III - Dahlonega, GA
- Christopher L. Tritico - Houston
Heritage Archives
Heritage Magazine is published three times a year by the Office of University Advancement to keep alumni, donors and friends of Sam Houston State University connected to the campus community. For more information about the magazine email the editor - heritage@shsu.edu.
