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Rex Honored With Endowment
Retired SHSU music professor Harley Rex, better known to his former students as "Professor Rock & Roll," received a Christmas season surprise from his son and daughter-in-law.
Alum Elected Prime Minister
SHSU graduate Thaksin Shinawatra was elected prime minister of Thailand in February, and in August was cleared of charges by his political foes that he illegally concealed assets.
Beverly Sills is Distinguished Lecturer
Beverly Sills, known for her great operatic performances and support of the arts, was SHSU's spring distinguished lecturer.
Olson Defends Alamo 'Heroes'
History chair and author James Olson's book "A Line in the Sand" defended the heroes of the Alamo, who have not been treated kindly recently by some historians. The Texas Historical Foundation agreed, presenting Olson its Deolece Parmelee Award.
Alums Honored for Service
The SHSU Alumni Association honored five persons with Alumni Service Awards for their service to the association and the university.
Teachers Need Computer Training
Texas public school teachers have great computer equipment, but often lack the training to utilize it fully, according to a study by researcher Rowan Ljundahl.
Faculty Excellence
Faculty members Jerry Dowling, Carol Smith, and Vic Sower were named winners of 2001 Faculty Excellence Awards.
85-Year Old Earns Degree
Laura Thresher Johnston, 85, completed her bachelor of arts degree, with a major in Spanish, and began work toward her next goal, a master's in history.
Gaertner Named President
A day after he visited campus, James F. Gaertner was named 12th president of Sam Houston State University. His formal investiture is scheduled Feb. 21.
Marks Reflects on 41 Years
Retiring president Bobby K. Marks talked about his 41 years of service to Sam Houston State University, including six years as president.
10-Year Master Plan Adopted
SHSU regents adopted a 10-year master plan, Y2K+10, completed by architect Ralph Spencer, who came out of retirement to complete the plan and liked Huntsville so much he decided to stay.
Ground Broken for New Golf Course
City and university officials broke ground for the new golf course the city of Huntsville will build and operate on university land west of I45.
Three Staffers Honored for Excellence
Karen Beeson, secretary III in the Department of Biological Sciences; Dianne Key, senior assistant to the vice president of academic affairs; and Janet McCullough, secretary I in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, were presented 2001 Staff Excellence Awards.
SHSU Experts Point to Bin Laden
Shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington SHSU terrorism experts said that Osama bin Laden was most likely involved.
SHSU Sets Enrollment Record
Sam Houston State University enrollment for the fall semester was 12,997, the most ever since the school's establishment in 1879.
Gaertner Presents Vision for SHSU
President James F. Gaertner, in his first address to members of the SHSU faculty and staff, outlined his goals for the university.
Pioneer Astronaut is Lecturer
John Young, NASA's most senior and experienced active astronaut, was SHSU's Distinguished Lecturer for the fall semester.Five Named Distinguished Alumni
Four Named to Bearkat Hall of Honor
SHSU Signs China Agreement
SHSU and Sichuan Dipont Visa Information Services Co. Ltd., represented by student Luxia Liu, agreed to establish procedures for more Chinese students to attend the university's courses and programs.