It’s often said that blood is thicker than water, but Teresa Skidmore and Tiffani Hensarling decided to add diplomas to the mix. The mother-daughter duo decided in 2018 to follow in the footsteps of Hensarling’s older sister and earn their degrees at Sam Houston State University. Better still, they decided to do it together.

Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) students have a unique opportunity to apply to a law enforcement academy and earn internship credit while completing their last semester of course work.

As Kenneth Bengtson prepares to graduate magna cum laude from Sam Houston State University, he reflects on a college experience defined by leadership, service and personal growth.

For Ashley Baines, commencement means coming full circle to family, community and purpose. On May 9, that circle closes in a profound way as she walks the stage to receive her doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Sam Houston State University.

Sam Houston State University honored five students at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Library Wednesday for their heroic actions in assisting an injured visitor in March. The prompt response led to immediate medical attention for retired law enforcement investigator Richard Anderson.

Sam Houston State University has developed an innovative solution to tackle the critical nursing faculty shortage and its impact on Texas' healthcare workforce. The Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative (SNAPPI) is transforming the way healthcare systems and nursing schools collaborate, providing a scalable model that could reshape nursing education across the state and beyond.

Ranada Mingo's journey through higher education is a powerful reminder that success is defined by perseverance, not circumstance. 

For Arnesha Young, Sam Houston State University means more than just a degree. The choice to become a Bearkat led to a foundational community rooted in purpose and a lifelong commitment to excellence.