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Donor Spotlight
SHSU’s Dominey Observatory Celebrates Opening
The inauguration of the Sam Houston State University Dominey Observatory marked a significant milestone as it opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28.
Sam Houston State University’s First Giving Day Set For April 23
On April 23, Sam Houston State University will hold its first Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign that raises funds to support university scholarships, programs, athletics and the alumni association.
Community Champions: Jude Lee Routh
The Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center, which formerly served as a school for Huntsville’s Black youth prior to integration, strives to preserve the history and legacy of its namesake and support his core values and principles by educating, exhibiting and maintaining a facility and environment that serves the community and public.
Raven's Call to Honor Late Bearkats
Sam Houston State University will commemorate the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who have passed away between March 1, 2022 and Jan. 31 with the annual Raven’s Call ceremony. The tradition of honoring those gone but not forgotten Bearkats will continue Friday at noon beneath the Ron and Ruth Blatchley Bell Tower.
Student Food Pantry Celebrates Gift From Kroger
Kroger representatives, along with faculty, staff, and students, gathered to celebrate the grocer’s three-year commitment to the school’s food pantry totaling $30,000.