Welcome, Alumni and Friends
Whether you're a Sam Houston State University alumni or an admirer, you understand the value of an SHSU education—an education marked by academic excellence and exceptional teaching.
The SHSU family extends far and wide-from alumni, faculty, and staff to corporations, foundations and friends. These visionaries understand the value of contributing to the future of the University through restricted and unrestricted gifts that make a Sam Houston State University education a reality for scores of deserving students.
For more than 130 years, we have been preparing students to lead successful lives. Our motto —The measure of a Life is its Service—follows our graduates out into the world.
Our 16,795 students come from all over the country—and all over the globe—with a drive to achieve. You can help SHSU continue to impact their lives—and those of future students. Be part of this commitment to service by:
- Participating in the Share the Vision Capital Campaign
- Establishing scholarships and endowments
- Contributing to our Annual Fund
- Other ways of giving
- Attend events or visit campus
“Sam Houston State University is an outstanding place that continues to provide a high-quality and accessible education in a nurturing environment. It instills in alumni a loyalty that is much like that of a private institution.” –Frank Holmes, Vice President for University Advancement
Join the Alumni Association
Rekindle your SHSU memories by becoming active in the Alumni Association. Join other alumni as they gather for social functions, network professionally, raise much needed resources, and recruit students.
Alumni E-Mail Account
All SHSU students who have completed 15 hours are eligible to keep their SHSU e-mail account. An opt-in will be required each year to keep it active. You may request that account by sending in this form.
Update Your Information
Stay connected! Submit information for updates so we can stay in touch. Alums, we would love to hear how and what you are doing. Submit news about yourself so we can share it.
The Alumni Association will send you email updates and information about activities. Connect, network, help with scholarships, get recognized and enjoy fellow Bearkat Alums!
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