1. College Spotlight

2. Named for Texas Hero: Sam Houston
Served as governor of Tennessee before moving to Texas
Led the Texas army to a brilliant victory over Santa Anna in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Was the President of the New Republic of Texas.
Was 7th governor of Texas.
“A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. ”
-Sam Houston
Named for Texas Hero: Sam Houston

3. Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located across from Sam Houston State University's campus.
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum holds Sam Houston's history within it.
The grounds hold five building sections including Sam Houston's Woodland home
Take a virtual tour of the museum! Click here.
Sam Houston Memorial Museum

4. Mascot and Colors Colors: Orange and White with Blue accent
Mascot: Bearkats
Combines the best qualities of bears and wild cats (like tigers.)
“Tough as a Bearkat”
Mascot and Colors

5. Sammy & Samantha Bearkat
Samantha Bearkat retired in 2005.
Sammy Bearkat is the mascot’s name.
There is also a huge “Sammy Aircat”
Sammy & Samantha Bearkat

6. Rodeo

7. Location: Huntsville, TX
Piney Woods of Texas
Sam Houston State in only about an hour away from Kingwood and Humble
Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville nicknamed "Walls Unit," is a Texas state prison located in Huntsville, Texas.
Walls Unit
Location: Huntsville, TX

8. SHSU has one of the few Forensic Science Programs in the nation.
Forensic Science = The science of solving crimes.
Focus on the special needs of crime victims.
Learn to use technology to solve crimes.
One of the largest and most prestigious criminal justice programs in the nation.
Forensic Science

9. Only school in Texas offering a degree in PGA golf management!
Raven Nest Golf Club is a “classroom” for SHSU students in the Golf Management Program.
Golf Management

10. Visit Sam Houston State
Watch a video about Sam Houston State: CLICK HERE
Visit Sam Houston State

11. Sources Ravennestgolf.com Wikipedia.org Shsu.edu townmapsusa.com
samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
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