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The Magazine of Sam Houston State University, Spring 2022
Celebrating 25 Years of Giving
Transforming Lives for 25 Years
The Smith-Hutson Scholarship program was established at SHSU in 1996. Now reaching its 25-year anniversary, the program has awarded 668 Bearkats to date.
Growing a Program
Plenty of time and effort goes into managing and growing SHSU’s most generous and prolific scholarship opportunity.
Meet the Newest Smith-Hutson Scholars
Last fall, 55 scholars arrived on campus ready to tackle the next chapter of their academic journey.
The Many Faces of Social Mobility
Learn how scholars have utilized their degrees and knowledge to advance in their chosen career path.
SHSU Earns R2 Status
Thanks to new grant funding, many students are paid to engage in scholarly work with a faculty mentor on campus.
Class Notes
Updates and accomplishments from fellow Bearkats.
Annual Donor Report
SHSU celebrates and recognizes the people who have made a valuable commitment to our university.
The Texas State University System Board of Regents
- Duke Austin, Chairman - Houston
- Garry Crain, First Vice Chairman - The Hills
- Alan L. Tinsley, Second Vice Chairman - Madisonville
- Charlie Amato - San Antonio
- Sheila Faske - Rose City
- Dionicio (Don) Flores - El Paso
- Nicki Harle - Baird
- Stephen Lee - Beaumont
- William F. Scott - Nederland
- Camile Settegast, Student Regent - Horseshoe Bay
- Brian McCall, Chancellor - Austin
Sam Houston University Foundation Board of Trustees
- Leo T. "Tommy" Metcalf, President - Conroe
- Preston Johnson, Jr., Vice President - Sugar Land
- Ferne S. Frosch, Secretary - Huntsville
- Robert E. Hutson, Treasurer - Katy
- Charlie Amato - San Antonio
- Richard A. Hartley - Houston
- John M. Hoyt - Waco
- C. Joel Michael II - Friendswood
- Erin M. Steele - Pearland
Heritage Archives
Heritage Magazine is published three times a year by the Office of University Advancement to keep alumni, donors and friends of Sam Houston State University connected to the campus community. For more information about the magazine email the editor - heritage@shsu.edu.
