Sam Houston State University

(Also known as SHSU or Sam ) The Sam Houston State University is a state university in Huntsville, Texas. With 15,903 students, it is the second largest site of the Texas State University System.

History

The university was founded in 1879 with 110 students as Sam Houston Normal Institute. After several name changes, it received its present name in 1969.

Faculties

  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Education
  • Criminal
  • Economics

Sports

The sports teams of the university are called the Bearkats. The university is a member of the Southland Conference.

Famous people

  • Walt Anderson - Dentists and American Football Referee
  • Dana Andrews - Actor
  • Richard Linklater - film director
  • Mike Nelms - Football Player
  • Dan Rather - Journalist
  • Thaksin Shinawatra - former Prime Minister of Thailand (1979, Ph.D. in Criminal Justice )
Huntsville (Texas) Walt Anderson (American football)
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