The Graduate and Professional School is celebrating success, with Fall 2025 graduate applications climbing 9.1 percent representing the highest in four years.

SHSU will launch an enhanced KatSafe emergency notification system, further strengthening campus safety and communication.

SHSU has been named on the list of the 2025 Best Colleges in America by Money, earning 3.5 out of 5 stars in the 2025 rankings.

Mitchel Roth's work covers a plethora of criminal justice topics from its historical origins to organized crime and terrorism. His expertise will soon be featured on a global scale through his involvement in "Is It True That...?", an international documentary series that strives to reexamine history from new perspectives.

During its quarterly meeting on Aug. 7-8, the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents considered items from each member institution, including Sam Houston State University. The board took action on several key initiatives, some of which are listed below.   

Driven by family and a desire to succeed, Tu Anh Le built a life for himself in the United States with help from Sam Houston State University's vast support system for international students. On Saturday, he celebrated his second Bearkat commencement and a Master of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Institutions.

Two faculty members have been announced by the Texas State University System Foundation as recipients of the 2025 Regents’ Awards, which recognize outstanding faculty, students and staff across the system.

Two talks from the third annual TEDxSHSU event in October have been named Editor’s Picks by the official TED organization. The rare distinction highlights Sam Houston State University’s commitment to fostering forward-thinking experiences that transcend traditional educational settings.