The Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP) offers unique learning opportunities related to the fine arts, history, civil rights, literature and, in particular, law, engagement, and politics. Its mission is to promote civic leadership skills by providing educational and professional experiences across all disciplines through programming, volunteerism, experiential learning, and travel. The Center also offers pre-law advising and limited academic advising.
Third-year student doctor Caroline Podvin, Class of 2027, entered her internal medicine rotation eager to learn how experienced physicians work through complex cases and uncertainty.
On Oct. 28, as part of an Academic Community Engagement (ACE) project, Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) students in Jessica Fleming’s victimology course partnered with Project Beloved and SAAFE House to assemble 70 Beloved Bundles for sexual assault survivors.
Sam Houston State University’s Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies will take place from Friday, Dec. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 13, at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. Degree candidates attending ceremonies on Friday will be addressed by John Garrett and Bennie Wylie. On Saturday, graduates will be addressed by Jennifer Rockett and Leslie Padilla.
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