Today@Sam
Today@Sam
SHSU-COM Hosts Mobile Wellness Clinic
The Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (SHSU-COM) Rural and Underserved Health Club (RUHC) hosted a Mobile Wellness Clinic in Montgomery on May 3. With strong support from faculty and nearly 80 student volunteers, the event offered osteopathic care, clinical services and wellness education to more than 50 members of the community.
COSET AND COCJ Students Explore Nation's Capital
Sam Houston State University College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) and College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) students embarked on the educational journey of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. in April.
Sam Houston State Names Sumanth Yenduri as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sam Houston State University has appointed Dr. Sumanth Yenduri as its next provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 17, 2025. A seasoned academic leader and accomplished computer scientist, Yenduri brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education leadership, academic innovation and student success.
SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Celebrates Second Graduating Class of Physicians
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) celebrated the graduation of its second class of osteopathic physicians, marking another milestone in its mission to expand access to high-quality healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Texas.
Commencement Spotlight: Teresa Skidmore and Tiffani Hensarling
It’s often said that blood is thicker than water, but Teresa Skidmore and Tiffani Hensarling decided to add diplomas to the mix. The mother-daughter duo decided in 2018 to follow in the footsteps of Hensarling’s older sister and earn their degrees at Sam Houston State University. Better still, they decided to do it together.
SHSU College of Criminal Justice Launches Student Internship Pathway
Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) students have a unique opportunity to apply to a law enforcement academy and earn internship credit while completing their last semester of course work.
Commencement Spotlight: Kenneth Bengtson
As Kenneth Bengtson prepares to graduate magna cum laude from Sam Houston State University, he reflects on a college experience defined by leadership, service and personal growth.
Commencement Spotlight: Ashley Baines
For Ashley Baines, commencement means coming full circle to family, community and purpose. On May 9, that circle closes in a profound way as she walks the stage to receive her doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Sam Houston State University.
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