In baseball, a batter can falter seven-out-of-10 times at the plate and still be considered one of the top performers on his team. For Brady Christensen, it was never about how many curveballs life threw at him, but how often he responded.

SHSU has announced the upcoming launch of SamPoly, a cutting-edge Polytechnic College designed to immediately equip students with industry-driven skills and workforce-ready training.

Sam Houston State University biomedical sciences student J’Mya Hughes embarked on an enlightening educational journey to the University of Notre Dame’s Our Futures Weekend Jan. 30 – Feb. 2 in South Bend, Ind. The trip was yet another step towards her lofty aspirations, such as landing a leadership role in research, which have been greatly defined and developed during her time as a Bearkat.

The creation of the Sam Houston State University Department of Physical Therapy and Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training were among the items approved by the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents during their regular quarterly meeting Feb. 13-14.   

As anticipation builds for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) looks back on its participation at the SHSU Rodeo this past November. Spearheaded by Caroline Podvin, a second-year osteopathic medical student, SHSU-COM’s participation in the event highlighted the college’s dedication to rural healthcare and community service.