Since 1879, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. “The measure of a Life is its Service" #SHSU
Huntsville, Texas
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🏆 We’ll fight and fight with all our might
For Sam Houston’s Orange and White! 🏆
ALT Coach hold us national NCAA trophy
ALT Bearkat football team holding trophy.
ALT Football player holds up trophy!
ALT Excited football team holds up trophy.
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At 75-years-old James Floyd has earned a physics degree from Sam Houston State University. Truly inspiring!
bit.ly/33LP7ck
ALT James Floyd wearing grad cap and gown.
ALT James Floyd wearing grad cap and gown with family.
ALT James Floyd wearing grad cap and gown with family and President White.
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The last time SFA won #BOTPW in 2010:
👶Current freshmen were in the 5th grade
📱The first iPad was unveiled
📷Instagram was started
📺The Walking Dead premiered
🎬Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 was released
🎶Tik Tok by Ke$ha was the top song
#StandTall #EatEmUpKats
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Graduation is a huge accomplishment that should be shared with family and friends. After Jesse Shoemake’s mother was recently hospitalized, #SHSU faculty and staff held a surprise ceremony at the hospital so she could see her son graduate.
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Today the Texas Senate recognized the Sam Houston Football team with Senate Resolution 473 for winning a national championship.
Afterward, Governor Abbott had the opportunity to meet a few members of the team.
ALT Bearkat Football team on the Texas senate floor.
ALT Group photo including Sam Houston football team, governor Abbott and Dr White at the Texas senate.
ALT Governor Abbott and Bearkat football player.
ALT Sam Houston football team and governor Abbott.
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Former #DallasCowboy Keith Davis fulfilled a promise to his mother and graduated from Sam Houston State after 17 years.
📝bit.ly/2UvvEqE
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Roses are red
Bearkats are orange
Axe those Jacks
Nothing rhymes with orange
#NationalPoetryDay #SHSU
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#SHSU's Rise and Shine in August
@KylieJenner in October
....who's the real trendsetter here?
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Running to your 9 a.m. on the first day like...
#shsu #WelcomeBackBearkats
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Bearkats! Follow the signs to victory! Eat 'em up Kats!
ALT Highway sign that says Buckle up and then eat em up kats
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Known as one of the largest and most prestigious CJ programs in the country, #SHSU’s Dept. of Criminal Justice and Criminology is now ranked third in the world among criminology and penology programs by the Center for World University Rankings. MORE: bit.ly/2zSbqAP
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Once again, #SHSU has ranked as one of the top Criminal Justice programs in the country.
MORE: bit.ly/2Ul0HZN
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How it started versus how it's going! 🏆
Read about SHSU student Garet Rose's viral reaction to Sam Houston Football's historic win! bit.ly/3v4kAm3
ALT Left, Garet Rose's viral reaction to SHSU football championship win. Right, Garet Rose posing with the NCAA trophy.
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In honor of late President George H.W. Bush, we are remembering his 1998 visit to #SHSU when he received the third Sam Houston Humanitarian Award. #Remembering41 #TBT
MORE: bit.ly/2L4IoQQ
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Today, Sam Houston State University lifted previously announced sanctions against the university’s Spirit Programs, which will now be allowed to compete for the remainder of the 2023 season. (1/4)
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PSA #SHSU: Paw Print is now open WITH a full service Chick-fil-A. RT to save a hangry Bearkat!
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We're excited about the new LSC expansion that includes a bowling alley and much more! Construction starts on June 1.
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An unknown individual shot the side of #SHSU's Piney Woods Hall. UPD believes the incident occurred in the early morning. There were no injuries. This is an active investigation. If you have any info, call UPD @ 936.294.1800.
Remember: If you see something, say something.
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#SHSU Alumna Ashley Etienne will serve as the Communications Director for Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. #EatEmUpKats
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris today announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles.
For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women.
buildbackbetter.gov/press-re…
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Every time you walk outside on campus and the weather has changed AGAIN. #SHSU #winteriscoming
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Congrats to @Pjjwatt on being selected 57th in the NFL draft!
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On this day in 1836, General Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston beat Stephen F. Austin 5,119 votes to 587. #SHSU #BOTPW #alwayswinning
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Spring Break is extended through March 22. Beginning March 23, SHSU will move courses to remote delivery for the remainder of the spring semester. Faculty/staff should report to work on March 16. Monitor shsu.edu/coronavirus for up-to-date information.
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#SHSU is NOT closing. To date, there have been no reports of COVID-19 on campus. Faculty, staff & students who have travelled in a CDC Level 2/3 country or who were possibly exposed may NOT return to campus & must self-quarantine for 14 days. Info: shsu.edu/coronavirus
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With a win over SFA, your @BearkatsSB won their first @SouthlandSports Championship since 1993! #EatEmUpKats #shsu
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They’ve done it! For the first time in team history, the Sam Houston State Men’s Rugby team has won the D1 Collegiate National Championship!
ALT Men’s rugby team holding trophy in victory.
ALT Men’s rugby team posing with trophy.
ALT National Rugby Trophy.
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In the coming days, #SHSU will be hosting military personnel in the Coliseum as they prepare for support operations in the surrounding area.
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Today would have kicked off commencement for our Spring 2020 graduates. Although our graduates will not be able to walk the stage until the end of summer, today is still a day to recognize their achievements.
To the Class of 2020: Today is your day. You earned this.
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KatSafe: ALL SHSU campuses will close @ 12 today. All classes will be remote. Normal operations resume 8/28. Monitor KatSafe for more info.
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.@SHSUCJ student, Lindsay Glicksberg, is the first in the nation to graduate with a Ph.D. in forensic science. She received the inaugural doctoral degree during the Dec. 2017 #SHSU commencement ceremony. – Photo: Brian Blalock
More about the program: bit.ly/2BDRZMf
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#SHSU is excited to announce the Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies will be held in person at NRG Stadium in Houston on December 19.
For more info, visit bit.ly/2TtMyGJ
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#SHSU has begun plans to resume face-to-face instruction in the fall. For more information, read the full Texas State University System update.
TSUS's seven member institutions have begun plans to resume face-to-face instruction this fall, while implementing enhanced health and safety measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 bit.ly/2Yq9Y3p
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Congratulations to Saranya Srikanth and Zachary Nutall on winning #SHSU’s Homecoming Queen and King.
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Make sure to follow the Academic Calendar for important dates for Spring 2021!
Registration: Open
Statements Released: 1/2
Refunds Applied: 1/8
Move In: 1/9-1/12
Payment Due: 1/12
First day of class: 1/13
Last day to register: 1/25
Last day to drop: 1/29
Spring Break: 3/15-3/19
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John Arthur Patrick, the first African American student admitted to #SHSU in 1964. #BlackHistoryMonth
John graduated cum laude from SHSU and became a high school math teacher in Houston. Later, he moved on and taught in Galveston ISD.
ALT Yearbook image of John Arthur Patrick in graduation regalia.
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.@Whataburger Thank you for providing our students with some of the best fuel for finals. Those Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits are 🔥🔥🔥. #eatemupkats #whatabearkat
@SamHoustonState Thank you so much for all you do for the students and communities in East Texas! Your efforts go a long way!
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We are excited to announce a new partnership with @BlinnCollege. This joint admission program will allow students to earn an associate degree from Blinn before seamlessly completing a bachelor’s degree at @SamHoustonState.
ALT Dr. Hensley and Dr. White shaking hands.
ALT Signing the partnership.
ALT Group image of everyone involved in partnership.
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Fight, fight you Bearkats!
Fight on through!
We’re here in back of you!
You know again we’re here to win
So fight until the end.
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
Loyal we’ll ever be and true to SHSU
We’ll fight and fight with all our might
For Sam Houston’s Orange and White!
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We love any holiday represented by the color orange!
Shoutout to our Sambassadors for this great @Whataburger Halloween set up. #orangerecognizesorange #SHSU
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#SHSU ranked 2nd in Texas on educating economically challenged students and enabling them to obtain high-paying jobs. Nationally, SHSU ranked 61st.
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All #SHSU classes, including online classes, are cancelled & will resume on Sept. 5. Refer to shsu.edu/KatSafe for information.
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That moment you are mentioned on @Jeopardy!
ALT Blue Jeopardy rectangle with the text, "This Texas Statesman has a city named for him and a university SHSU"
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#Bearkats, commencement is an important time to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. The #SHSU commencement will not be cancelled, but the May ceremonies will be postponed until July 30th and July 31st. For more info: shsu.edu/katsafe/coronavirus
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Congratulations to #SHSU senior Ashlyn on making the Houston Texans 2017-2018 Cheerleading Squad!
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What a summer, Bearkats! We’re crying tears of joy too… 😭
Congratulations to the grads of summer 2021!
P.S.
Garet Rose: Thank you for all of the memes and memories!
ALT Garet Rose crying on TV after the Bearkats won the national championship.
ALT Garet Rose holding the championship trophy.
ALT Garet Rose embracing his family wearing his graduation cap and robe.
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Tomorrow is the first day of the semester, #SHSU. Make sure you are prepared to state your name, major and one fun fact.
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KatSafe: SHSU is closed Wednesday. No classes including online courses. Continue to monitor shsu.edu/KatSafe for more information.
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We know our College of Criminal Justice has top-notch programs, but now so does the rest of the country. According to USA Today and US News and World Reports, #SHSU has the #1 Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Program in the country! MORE: usat.ly/2ANUwyI
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Wake up, #Bearkats, it's game day! Grab your orange gear and head to NRG for the 93rd #BOTPW!
#EatEmUpKats #AxeThoseJacks #StandTall #SHSU
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The amount of positivity on the timeline tonight is enough to make anyone grin! Let’s all keep these good vibes going until Frisco! 😊
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Thank you @SHSUDanaGHoyt for a decade of vision and leadership. We hope you enjoy your retirement!
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KatSafe: Student Spring Break extended. See shsu.edu/coronavirus for more information.
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KatSafe: Campus closed tomorrow. Essential personnel as required by their supervisor. See shsu.edu/katsafe for further details.
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A touching tribute by @GeorgeForeman for his daughter and #SHSU alumna Freeda. Our thoughts are with the Foreman family during this time.
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Is it just us or does this seem like an easy choice? #EatEmUpKats #BOTPW
Congratulations to McKenzie Powers on her acceptance to Stephen F. Austin State University and to Sam Houston State University #WolvesAreCollegeBound @SFASU @SamHoustonState
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One more time for the people in the back...
WE'RE GOING TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
bit.ly/SHSUvsJM2021
ALT Bearkat football players running onto the field.
ALT Bearkat football player running the ball down the field.
ALT Bearkat football player tackling a James Madison football player on the field.
ALT A Bearkat Football staff member raises hands in excitement.
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BIG MOVES. We’re joining Conference USA.
Learn more: bit.ly/3nVgYk8
#SHSU #EatEmUpKats | @ConferenceUSA
ALT Conference USA Invitation Accepted
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Get ready, #Bearkats — Sam Jam Carnival is only 24 hours away! Join SHSU Student Activities near Holleman Field tomorrow at 7 for free food, carnival rides, and giveaways. Your 2018 Homecoming Court finalists will be announced as well!
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Sam Houston State University is ranked No. 6 in Texas!
US News & World Report released its highly regarded list of best colleges & universities in the country for 2022.
The annual ranking also lists top public universities in each state and @SamHoustonState is ranked No. 6 in Texas!
More on the rankings: shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/artic…
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After careful consideration of scientific data, analysis of local conditions and consultation with the Office of General Council and medical professionals, beginning March 10, 2021, the university will: (1/5)
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What a glow up! The first photo is of Smith-Kirkley Hall from 2009. The second is of the new entrance to the Lowman Student Center, which opened earlier this year. #SHSU
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Beginning September 21, #SHSU will offer free COVID testing to students. Additionally, SHSU is partnering with Huntsville Memorial Hospital to provide testing to students with no symptoms or to those who just want to be screened for COVID.
shsu.edu/katsafe/restart2020…
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Our hearts go out to those who lost so much in Harvey, and our thanks to those who are doing so much to help. #Katsnap #SHSU #TexasForever
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Three Sam Houston student-athletes are competing this weekend for a spot on the United States Track and Field #Olympic team, which will participate at the #Tokyo2020 Games later this summer.
Read more: bit.ly/2TIyWLd
ALT SHSU Athlete hurdling during a competition.
ALT SHSU Athlete giving a thumbs up to the camera.
ALT SHSU Athlete mid-air on pole vault.
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