Sam Houston State University strives to serve as a beacon of light for students from all walks of life. Since the university’s impact reaches well beyond the confines of East Texas and the United States, fostering Bearkats across the globe while providing them a place to call home has always stood as a critical mission for the university.

The Sam Houston women's tennis team opened its new home at the Chuck and Wanda Beckner Tennis Center by dominating a field of three long-time Texas rivals at the annual Bearkat Fall Invitational this weekend.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Sam Houston State University will host its fourth annual research day on Nov. 1, 2024, bringing together student doctors, faculty and medical professionals for a day of innovation and academic achievement.

On Sept. 21, Sam Houston State University crowned new royalty as part of this year’s homecoming celebration of 100 Years of Orange and White. Leading up to the crowning of the new king and queen, all of the candidates were involved with SHSU traditions, including the homecoming parade, banner competition and the Sam Jam Carnival, where the top six homecoming court candidates were announced.

Saturday@Sam brought prospective students and their families to campus for a taste of what college life is like as a Bearkat student.

Since its relocation in 2021, the Academic Success Center (ASC) has become the epicenter for student improvement at Sam Houston State University. Ted Stuberfield, director of tutoring, and Austin Dixon, director of academic outreach and recovery, shared their passion for the center’s growth over the past few years.

Fall has arrived, which to many means it’s time to visit their favorite farmer’s markets to pick up seasonal produce and see what other goodies their community members have cultivated or crafted. Sam Houston State University decided to bring farmer’s market fun to its students by hosting one on campus in Frank Parker Plaza.

Sam Houston State University Assistant Professor of Education Melissa Gatlin created her first-ever Academic Community Engagement course to help engage her early childhood students in a real-world setting.