University Advancement serves the university community to advance, support, and sustain the innovative mission and strategic ambitions of Sam Houston State University through comprehensive engagement and philanthropic partnerships. University Advancement focuses on building strong relationships with external audiences to support SHSU’s mission. This includes fundraising, alumni engagement, data management, and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, all working together to create a thriving philanthropic community and enhance resources for students, faculty, facilities, and research.
Our office manages donor and alumni records through continual engagement with alumni.
We serve supporters of scholarships and endowments through engagement and personal relationships that help you
We steward the gifts of alumni, friends, faculty and staff, students, parents, and corporations whose support provides reliable resources that foster an excellent education for all students.
The Alumni Association grows the bond between Bearkats and the University that help us support each other and future generations.
The Sam Houston State University Alumni Association hosted its annual Sam Houston 79 dinner and awards program on Oct. 20 to celebrate the fastest-growing Bearkat-owned businesses and honor 58 alumni-led or owned companies.
The School of Nursing received a generous $100,000 gift from the William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation in support of the Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative.
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library has unveiled newly acquired items in its collection.
Bobby K. Marks Administration Building
1806 Avenue J.
Huntsville, TX 77340