With Sam Houston State University’s forward-thinking faculty at the helm, Bearkats are not only learning about critical scenarios necessary for success in the professional world — they are experiencing them firsthand.

The Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (SHSU-COM) Rural and Underserved Health Club (RUHC) hosted a Mobile Wellness Clinic in Montgomery on May 3. With strong support from faculty and nearly 80 student volunteers, the event offered osteopathic care, clinical services and wellness education to more than 50 members of the community. 

Sam Houston State University College of Science and Engineering Technology (COSET) and College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) students embarked on the educational journey of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. in April.

Sam Houston State University has appointed Dr. Sumanth Yenduri as its next provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 17, 2025. A seasoned academic leader and accomplished computer scientist, Yenduri brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education leadership, academic innovation and student success.

Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) celebrated the graduation of its second class of osteopathic physicians, marking another milestone in its mission to expand access to high-quality healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Texas. 

It’s often said that blood is thicker than water, but Teresa Skidmore and Tiffani Hensarling decided to add diplomas to the mix. The mother-daughter duo decided in 2018 to follow in the footsteps of Hensarling’s older sister and earn their degrees at Sam Houston State University. Better still, they decided to do it together.

Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (COCJ) students have a unique opportunity to apply to a law enforcement academy and earn internship credit while completing their last semester of course work.

As Kenneth Bengtson prepares to graduate magna cum laude from Sam Houston State University, he reflects on a college experience defined by leadership, service and personal growth.