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Donor Spotlight
Announcing The 2024 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Six Sam Houston State University alumni will be recognized at the 51st Annual Distinguished Alumni Gala for their significant contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater. Awardees will be recognized as the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni and Alumni Service awards during the highly anticipated annual gala.
SHSU’s Dominey Observatory Celebrates Opening
The inauguration of the Sam Houston State University Dominey Observatory marked a significant milestone as it opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28.
Sam Houston State University’s First Giving Day Set For April 23
On April 23, Sam Houston State University will hold its first Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign that raises funds to support university scholarships, programs, athletics and the alumni association.
Community Champions: Jude Lee Routh
The Samuel Walker Houston Museum and Cultural Center, which formerly served as a school for Huntsville’s Black youth prior to integration, strives to preserve the history and legacy of its namesake and support his core values and principles by educating, exhibiting and maintaining a facility and environment that serves the community and public.