Photos: First Day of Class Spring 2026
See photos from the first day of class for Spring 2026, where students reconnect during the first week of classes through fun events and activities.
Priority #3
Showcasing SHSU’s achievements and impact through strategic outreach, partnerships, and storytelling to strengthen our reputation and visibility.
ELEVATE THE REPUTATION AND VISIBILITY OF SHSU
Priority Goals
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Increase Partnerships
Increase internal and external strategic partnerships within three years.
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Quality Events
Increase local, national, and international high-profile quality events hosted by SHSU.
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Relationship Enhancement
Strengthen relationships with the greater SHSU community.
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SHSU Brand
Identify/improve, promulgate, and leverage the SHSU brand.
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Elevated Reputation
Elevate the university's reputation and community engagement by becoming a successful NCAA Division I (FBS) Conference USA member.
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Community Engagement
Establish a more visible and high-profile culture of philanthropy, service, and community engagement.
Priority in Action
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Beyond the Measure Episode One
Welcome to the first episode of SHSU’s new podcast, Beyond the Measure! In today's episode, we meet our hosts: Dr. Dannie Moore and Ileanna Reyes, who share what the university motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” means to them! While on the topic of service, our hosts also welcome Taylor Morrison of SHSU’s Center for Community Engagement to the Bearkat pod lab. Watch our hosts dive into the ways Taylor and her peers coordinate hands-on experiences for students that produce real results for the local businesses and organizations they work with.
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Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Senior Living Community
As the fall 2025 semester came to a close, Kendall Gragert, associate director of Sam Houston State University’s Elliott T. Bowers Honors College, and the 2025-2026 cohort of Sam Houston Honors Scholars partnered with the Sundale Senior Living Facility to facilitate meaningful and holiday-themed events for the residents.