UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
REASONS TO SUPPORT
Every gift, no matter how large, helps Sam Houston State University provide educational opportunities to the next generation of Bearkats.
- Every gift makes a difference
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- Show gratitude
- Tax advantages
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Once a Bearkat, always a Bearkat! Be a part of the growing Bearkat family.
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Donor Spotlight
An Opportunity For Philanthropy
Sam Houston State University students studying Administration of Kinesiology & Sport with Associate Professor Brent Estes learned the art of fundraising first-hand this past fall semester. Tasked with organizing, marketing, and executing a fundraising event for a charitable cause of their choosing, the class raised $16,523.64 for 24 charities.
Bearkat Tradition Supports Community Need
Adhering to the university motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” the Department of Student Activities donated 5,000 canned goods to the Good Shepherd Mission of Huntsville on Dec. 2.
Supporting First-Gen Students
Jennie and Glendon M. “Buddy” Hollis' gift ensures that others are able to pursue their dreams and goals, just as they and their children have. It also helps continue the growth of creating and supporting future educators.
How Planned Giving Honors My Son
In honor of his memory and to give encouragement and assistance to other young people, his family established the Patrick Neal O’Bryant Scholarship Endowment
Giving Back Through Education
Alumnus Scott McMillan (’05) attributes much of his professional success to he strong work ethic his parents modeled and instilled in him.