If any recognition exemplifies Sam Houston State University’s commitment to its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” it’s the recent designation as a Military Friendly School. The honor, which encompasses over 500 schools in three distinct categories, is for the 2023-24 academic year.
Professor Military Science at SHSU, Lt. Colonel Joshua Linberg, said, “The distinction means a lot to ROTC because we are trying to build a culture of positivity and inclusivity as well as an environment where cadets are able to learn how to be leaders while making mistakes, because that happens, in a safe environment.”
Another critical reason SHSU is a viable place for those with military backgrounds is its Veterans Resource Center (VRC) on campus, which seeks to serve the men and women who have honorably served our country and assist them with their transition into university and civilian life.
Institutions that earned a designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey, 530 schools earned awards level designations in gold, silver and bronze. 250 institutions were selected for gold award status for their leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. SHSU earned silver status, exceeding standards in categories such as academic policies and compliance, admissions and orientation, culture and commitment, financial aid and assistance, graduation and career as well as military student support and retention.
Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey responses and government/agency public data sources within a logic-based assessment. To view a comprehensive list of every institution, click here.
