The last time SFA won
#BOTPW
in 2010:
👶Current freshmen were in the 5th grade
📱The first iPad was unveiled
📷Instagram was started
📺The Walking Dead premiered
🎬Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 was released
🎶Tik Tok by Ke$ha was the top song
#StandTall
#EatEmUpKats
Graduation is a huge accomplishment that should be shared with family and friends. After Jesse Shoemake’s mother was recently hospitalized,
#SHSU
faculty and staff held a surprise ceremony at the hospital so she could see her son graduate.
Today the Texas Senate recognized the Sam Houston Football team with Senate Resolution 473 for winning a national championship.
Afterward, Governor Abbott had the opportunity to meet a few members of the team.
Known as one of the largest and most prestigious CJ programs in the country,
#SHSU
’s Dept. of Criminal Justice and Criminology is now ranked third in the world among criminology and penology programs by the Center for World University Rankings. MORE:
In honor of late President George H.W. Bush, we are remembering his 1998 visit to
#SHSU
when he received the third Sam Houston Humanitarian Award.
#Remembering41
#TBT
MORE:
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students be like if you can't handle me at my Finals Week you don't deserve me at my Syllabus Week.
The end of the semester is near,
#Bearkats
! Stay focused and study hard. You got this!
#tbt
Today, Sam Houston State University lifted previously announced sanctions against the university’s Spirit Programs, which will now be allowed to compete for the remainder of the 2023 season. (1/4)
An unknown individual shot the side of
#SHSU
's Piney Woods Hall. UPD believes the incident occurred in the early morning. There were no injuries. This is an active investigation. If you have any info, call UPD @ 936.294.1800.
Remember: If you see something, say something.
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris today announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles.
For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women.
On this day in 1836, General Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston beat Stephen F. Austin 5,119 votes to 587.
#SHSU
#BOTPW
#alwayswinning
Spring Break is extended through March 22. Beginning March 23, SHSU will move courses to remote delivery for the remainder of the spring semester. Faculty/staff should report to work on March 16. Monitor for up-to-date information.
#SHSU
is NOT closing. To date, there have been no reports of COVID-19 on campus. Faculty, staff & students who have travelled in a CDC Level 2/3 country or who were possibly exposed may NOT return to campus & must self-quarantine for 14 days. Info:
Today would have kicked off commencement for our Spring 2020 graduates. Although our graduates will not be able to walk the stage until the end of summer, today is still a day to recognize their achievements.
To the Class of 2020: Today is your day. You earned this.
.
@SHSUCJ
student, Lindsay Glicksberg, is the first in the nation to graduate with a Ph.D. in forensic science. She received the inaugural doctoral degree during the Dec. 2017
#SHSU
commencement ceremony. – Photo: Brian Blalock
More about the program:
#SHSU
is excited to announce the Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies will be held in person at NRG Stadium in Houston on December 19.
For more info, visit
TSUS's seven member institutions have begun plans to resume face-to-face instruction this fall, while implementing enhanced health and safety measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19
Make sure to follow the Academic Calendar for important dates for Spring 2021!
Registration: Open
Statements Released: 1/2
Refunds Applied: 1/8
Move In: 1/9-1/12
Payment Due: 1/12
First day of class: 1/13
Last day to register: 1/25
Last day to drop: 1/29
Spring Break: 3/15-3/19
John Arthur Patrick, the first African American student admitted to
#SHSU
in 1964.
#BlackHistoryMonth
John graduated cum laude from SHSU and became a high school math teacher in Houston. Later, he moved on and taught in Galveston ISD.
We are excited to announce a new partnership with
@BlinnCollege
. This joint admission program will allow students to earn an associate degree from Blinn before seamlessly completing a bachelor’s degree at
@SamHoustonState
.
Fight, fight you Bearkats!
Fight on through!
We’re here in back of you!
You know again we’re here to win
So fight until the end.
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Loyal we’ll ever be and true to SHSU
We’ll fight and fight with all our might
For Sam Houston’s Orange and White!
#Bearkats
, commencement is an important time to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. The
#SHSU
commencement will not be cancelled, but the May ceremonies will be postponed until July 30th and July 31st. For more info:
What a summer, Bearkats! We’re crying tears of joy too… 😭
Congratulations to the grads of summer 2021!
P.S.
Garet Rose: Thank you for all of the memes and memories!
We know our College of Criminal Justice has top-notch programs, but now so does the rest of the country. According to USA Today and US News and World Reports,
#SHSU
has the
#1
Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Program in the country! MORE:
Timely Warning: Around 7:50A, UPD & HPD responded to aggravated assault calls near campus. A lone Black male conducted 2 robberies at gunpoint. There were no injuries. No suspects are in custody. Stay alert & aware of your surroundings. Contact UPD with more info
Get ready,
#Bearkats
— Sam Jam Carnival is only 24 hours away! Join SHSU Student Activities near Holleman Field tomorrow at 7 for free food, carnival rides, and giveaways. Your 2018 Homecoming Court finalists will be announced as well!
US News & World Report released its highly regarded list of best colleges & universities in the country for 2022.
The annual ranking also lists top public universities in each state and
@SamHoustonState
is ranked No. 6 in Texas!
More on the rankings:
After careful consideration of scientific data, analysis of local conditions and consultation with the Office of General Council and medical professionals, beginning March 10, 2021, the university will: (1/5)
What a glow up! The first photo is of Smith-Kirkley Hall from 2009. The second is of the new entrance to the Lowman Student Center, which opened earlier this year.
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Beginning September 21,
#SHSU
will offer free COVID testing to students. Additionally, SHSU is partnering with Huntsville Memorial Hospital to provide testing to students with no symptoms or to those who just want to be screened for COVID.
Three Sam Houston student-athletes are competing this weekend for a spot on the United States Track and Field
#Olympic
team, which will participate at the
#Tokyo2020
Games later this summer.
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