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 7 th governor of Texas. “A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. ” -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.Click here.

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”

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

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

8. Forensic Science 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.

9. Golf Management 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.

10. Connections to OES Ms. Reno’s daughter Rainey Robertson is currently attending SHSU. Michelle Montgomery took classes at SHSU.

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

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