Sam Houston State University is nationally recognized for social mobility. Completion of a postsecondary degree, certificate, or other credential is shown to improve students' social mobility. Studies show that obtaining a postsecondary credential of value is associated with social mobility including higher levels of earnings, improved health, and better job prospects both in the short term and over a graduate's lifetime.
2023 - January 23
MOU with Blinn College
Blinn College District and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) launch a partnership allowing students to earn an associate degree at Blinn before pursuing a bachelor's degree at SHSU. The program spans various disciplines, promoting affordability and workforce readiness.
2023 - September 1
SHSU Partners with the East Texas Rural Network
SHSU collaborated with RSSI to boost rural student enrollment and completion rates. Through initiatives like the RSSI College Fair, SHSU aims to extend campus tours to rural districts, aligning with strategic objectives of partnership, community engagement, and opportunity gap reduction.
2023 - September 11
EDUNAV Revolutionizes Academic Planning
EduNav optimizes degree completion with personalized semester planning. Its upcoming features offer financial insights and career guidance, aligning with strategic goals to improve completion rates, provide timely degree information, and expand career opportunities for students.
