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Women's History Month: Marian "Mamie" Rather Powell

Marian “Mamie” Rather Powell dedicated her life to education and suffrage and stands the test of time as a local role model for women and equality. While her teaching career at Sam Houston Normal Institute lasted just four years, her memory lives on through the voices of Bearkats every time they bellow the school song.

From Bearkat To Boston: Candice Williams' Journey In Mental Health And Sports

When Boston Celtics' Director of Mind Health and Wellness Candice Williams sat on a panel promoting Youth Guidance Boston's Working On Womanhood (WOW) program to discuss the importance of mentorship and its connection to mental health, most of the teenagers in attendance flocked to take a photo with the team's power forward, Grant Williams. After all, it's not every day you get to meet an NBA player.

Professor Earns Counselor Of The Year Honors

Sam Houston State University's Tiffany Simon was named the Texas School Counselor Association's (TSCA) Rhosine Fleming Award recipient for Counselor Educator of the Year. The award is given annually to an outstanding counselor at each scholastic level.

College Of Education Announces Distinguished Educators Of The Year

Sam Houston State University's College of Education (COE) recognizes educators who have made a significant contribution to the field in an awards ceremony each year with the Distinguished Educator of the Year award.

Servicio en Nuestras Escuelas

With many new or emerging English speakers in Texas classrooms, the need for bilingual diagnosticians has become more imperative.

Sam Houston State Among Best Online Programs In National Ranking

SHSU has earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report. Considered the global authority in education rankings, the publication recently announced the 2023 Best Online Programs.

Blinn College, SHSU Announce New Opportunities For Transfer Students

The Blinn College District and SHSU announced a new partnership program that will allow students to earn their associate degree from Blinn before completing their bachelor's degree at Sam Houston State.

SHSU Center Launches School Safety Podcast

The Center for Assessment, Research and Educational Safety (CARES) at Sam Houston State University launched its first podcast episode on Jan. 17. The podcast shares its name with CARES and focuses on educational safety through a variety of lenses.

Garrett Center Continues State Partnership

Vickie Mitchell and the team at Sam Houston State University’s Eleanor and Charles Garrett Center on Transition and Disability Studies have been blazing a trail in the lives of many on and off campus since the center’s inception in 2017.

Rewrite the Stars

A Charles Butt Scholar redefines her legacy through teaching

Faculty, Staff Recognized At 2022 Meeting

President Alisa White recognized university employees for their service and accomplishments during the annual Faculty and Staff Meeting on Aug. 31.

Faculty Honorees Recognized

SHSU faculty members who have attained significant honors and achievements during the year were recently recognized at the Annual President's Academic Awards Dinner.

Honoring The 2022 Faculty Excellence Winners

SHSU professors whose scholarly accomplishments, service and academic engagement stand out among their peers have been honored with the 2022 Faculty Excellence Awards.