College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Volume 2, Issue 2 - June 2025
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Thank You for Being an Integral Part of our College’s Thriving Legacy
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Welcome to another issue of our semi-annual alum newsletter, your gateway to the latest news, unforgettable events, and remarkable achievements from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences!
Our goal is to keep you connected to the vibrant community you’ve helped shape. Inside, you’ll find inspiring success stories from our dedicated faculty and exceptional students, along with opportunities for you to engage and contribute.
We invite you to share news and updates, ensuring this newsletter reflects the rich tapestry of our shared experiences and accomplishments. Your journey with us continues well beyond graduation—your ongoing support is essential to our mission!
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At Sam Houston State University, our students don’t just learn—they lead, create, and grow. From academics to campus life, see how Bearkats are building bold futures and making an impact in their communities and beyond.
Take a look at the new SHSU Anthem video, and keep an eye out for student success videos that will be published during the summer.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Giving Day!
CHSS raised a total of $5,009.11 that will go to support the Study Abroad/Away Scholarship Fund and the newly created Freshman Scholarship Fund. With your kind donations, you have helped broaden our student's horizons.
A special thank you to our CHSS Advisory Board who matched your donations.
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The Measure: A Journal of Undergraduate Research
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| Were you aware that CHSS has an undergraduate research journal for our students?
The Measure: A Journal of Undergraduate Research is currently in it's eighth volume. Students may submit original, research-based work created as part of a course, an independent study, honors contract, or special project from any of the departments within the college.
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Untraditional: One Woman's Journey
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Her journey took over fifteen years, but with the help of Sam Houston State University, she has finally realized many of her dreams. “Your success depends on how much you believe in yourself.”
"Stay determined; it won’t be easy, but the effort will be worth it.”
- Evelyn Argueta
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Sam Model United Nations (UN) Receives Honorable Mention Award
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SHSU Model United Nations program once again received the Honorable Mention Award at this year’s National Model UN Conference in New York City.
Since the program’s founding in 2019, SHSU Model UN has earned national recognition every year—a testament to the strength, consistency, and growth of our team. As a relatively young program, we’re proud that SHSU’s presence and performance are well-regarded within the national MUN community.
This achievement not only reflects the dedication and professionalism of our students but also presents a strong opportunity for future recruitment. Our MUN students are enthusiastic, high-achieving, and eager to share their experiences, making them excellent ambassadors for both our department and the College of Humanities, Social Sciences.
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Students Incorporate Peers and Community for BBQ Culture Class
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The 2025 Spring semester hosted an inspiring ACE course designed by Dr. Michael Demson that delved into the rich culture of Texas BBQ.
Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses are created with the intent to collaborate with community partners to contribute to the public good.
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The course culminated in a thrilling BBQ competition this April. The competition garnered attention in the Huntsville Item, with students sharing their enthusiasm for the knowledge they gained and wholeheartedly recommending the experience.
For their final, students were asked to put together a video about their experience, which you can view below.
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Dr. J. Fuller Inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters
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On March 1, Dr. J. Bruce Fuller (Director, TRP: The University Press of SHSU) was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters, a distinguished honor society established in 1936 to celebrate Texas literature and recognize distinctive literary achievement.
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The TIL’s elected membership consists of the state’s most recognized and serious writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journalism, songwriting, and scholarship. The membership includes winners of the MacArthur Fellowship, Man Booker Prize, Pulitzer Prizes in drama, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as prizes awarded by PEN, and dozens of other regional and national award and grant-giving institutions.
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Dr. Robert Donahoo Presents "O'Connor's Other Art" for the Flannery O'Connor Centennial and is Interviewed by The New York Times
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"I was among the first scholars outside the estate to see many of these paintings. In an essay for the catalogue for the first exhibit of these works as part of the celebration of O'Connor's centennial and in a lecture following the opening of that exhibit, I began the work of stitching together an understanding of O'Connor's visual art that I hope other scholars will continue to build on as they explore this facet of her art."
- Dr. Robert Donahoo
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Do you know a student who wants to be a leader on campus?
Let them know about the CHSS Ambassador Program!
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This is a great opportunity for students to represent the college at university events and network with leaders across campus and the community.
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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) invites you to help us recognize and celebrate outstanding Bearkats who have made a lasting impact in their fields and communities.
Nominations are now open for the 2025–2026 CHSS Wall of Honor — an initiative established by the CHSS Alumni Advisory Board in 2011 to acknowledge alumni and faculty who have distinguished themselves through exceptional professional achievements, personal integrity, and meaningful contributions that reflect honorably on Sam Houston State University.
We encourage you to submit a nomination by August 31, 2025.
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If you have any events, stories, successes, announcements, or news about students, faculty, staff, or alum please send it over!
We want our Bearkat Community to celebrate with you!
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