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.

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is proud to announce that its student doctors have achieved the highest pass rate in the nation for first-time test takers on the Comprehensive Medical Licensing Examination Level 1 exam for the class of 2025, administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

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.

All of the student organizations at Sam Houston State University aim to give Bearkats a place to find each other to celebrate their shared interests and learn about something new. One such org, Ballet Folklórico Mijitotini de Mexhico, combines its members’ shared passion for dance with their appreciation for Hispanic heritage and culture.

The CAM Artist Series events are designed to showcase the best of the creative, active and meaningful artistic expressions that students, faculty and staff wholeheartedly dedicate their time and passion towards.