Through time, education and experience, Sgt. Jacob Manuel has positioned himself to make his dreams in law enforcement a reality. The recent Sam Houston State University graduate will continue his Bearkat journey this fall and pursue his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management.

Check out photos from Fall 2025 Move In Day.

The Sam Houston State University Staff Excellence Award is bestowed on employees who have demonstrated excellence in service, proven commitment, commendable performance and a high level of motivation. The 2025 recipients include Christene Chavez, Jamilyn White, Tamara Draper and Tingting Yao.

The renewal highlights SHSU's continuous efforts to engage in cybersecurity education and create opportunities for students by offering the best possible programs. As a result, Bearkats have secured internships and full-time employment with the most prestigious agencies in the country.

Sam Houston State University will play host to the launch of Disrupt’s immersive experience platform, Engage byDisrupt. The platform, which launched Monday, will reinvent the way students, staff, alumni and visitors explore SHSU’s campus.  

Sam Houston State University hosted “Countdown to H-Town” Thursday, Aug. 14 — a preseason celebration at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston ahead of the Bearkats’ 2025 home opener at the same venue on Friday, Aug. 29 vs. the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). 

The Graduate and Professional School is celebrating success, with Fall 2025 graduate applications climbing 9.1 percent representing the highest in four years.