SGA and CHSS hosted an engaging student organization breakfast that brought together faculty and students from a variety of disciplines. The gathering provided a welcoming space for networking, discussion, and community building, reinforcing the college’s dedication to student success and leadership.

The SHSU Annual Fund Campaign is underway and runs through December 12! This annual initiative helps bridge the gap between tuition income and the true cost of education—allowing SHSU to meet critical needs such as student scholarships, equipment, technology, academic program enrichment, and faculty development.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has set a goal of 60% participation, and every gift counts—no matter the size. Your contribution can be directed to a specific scholarship, department, or program that’s meaningful to you. Not sure where to donate? Consider the Food Pantry, Bearkat Emergency Fund or CHSS Advisory Board Travel Scholarship. 

Thank you for supporting our students and faculty by making your gift today.

TRP: The University Press of Sam Houston State University recently hosted its first annual Huntsville Series Book Release Party, celebrating local history and scholarship. The event featured author and SHSU Professor Emeritus Dr. Carolina Crimm from the Department of History.

Faculty, students, alumni, and community members gathered to connect, network, and show their support for local authors. The Huntsville History Series highlights the rich history of Huntsville, with additional volumes planned for future publication.

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Editing, & Publishing hosted an author reading and book signing on Wednesday, October 22. Attendees enjoyed Danielle's poetry and community with their peers and colleagues.

Danielle Pafunda is the author of nine books of poetry and prose and two chapbooks. She holds degrees from Bard College, New School University, and the University of Georgia, and teaches creative writing at Rochester Institute of Technology. 

This book combines medieval manuscript study with contemporary cultural game theory to show how the Middle English romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (SGGK) launches a multidimensional game with its late-fourteenth-century elite reader.

By staging human-animal encounters, Romantic literature and art repeatedly questioned how "human" animals could be and how "animal" humans in fact are. Romantic-era authors and artists often depicted perplexing animal intrusions upon humans. Sometimes the intruders were mystifying or terrifying, like Coleridge’s albatross or Poe’s raven; sometimes they were mundane, as in “The Swallow” by Smith or “To a Mouse” by Burns—regardless, encounters with animal-others occasioned Romantic musings. 

In 1933, poet Robert Frost brought his words to Texas—and to Sam Houston’s Old Main building. Nearly a century later, Dr. Robert Adams revisited that historic visit in an engaging talk that explored Frost’s Texas tour, his audiences, and the literary legacy he left behind. The event offered a unique glimpse into a little-known chapter of SHSU’s cultural history and reminded attendees of the lasting impact of poetry in public life.

Get Published, Get Noticed!

The Measure is the CHSS undergraduate research journal that invites you to share the innovative and insightful scholarly papers and posters you've worked on this academic year. 

Fall submissions are due January 31, 2026

Spring submissions are due May 24, 2026

Need a little something extra on your resume?

CHSS is now accepting applications to become an ambassador!

This is a great opportunity for students to represent the college at university events and network with leaders across campus and the community.

Reminder to complete your general application for scholarship opportunities. The priority deadline has passed, but the application is still open for scholarships that have yet to be awarded.

Don't forget to submit your FAFSA!

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

November 2025

In the eagerness to publish, we may just sign and submit whatever the editor sends to us. But wait! Take a moment to pause and read your author agreement -- It's a contract, and you need to be sure you understand what you're agreeing to, what you may gain from the agreement, and what you may lose. In this session, we'll walk through examples of journal author agreements, how to interpret key components, and language to be watching for. 

CHSS wishes you the best of Thanksgiving breaks and safe travels. 

December 2025

Join us for a night around the campfire where you can forget about finals, eat some s'more's, and drink some hot chocolate!

Good luck on your finals, Bearkats! You've worked hard, and it is about to pay off.

We’re so proud of your hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments. As you step into this exciting new chapter, remember that your dedication and passion have prepared you to make a lasting impact on the world. Wishing you all the best in your next adventure!

If you have any events, stories, successes, announcements, or news about students, faculty, staff, or alumni please send it over!

We want our Bearkat Community to celebrate with you!

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