January 30, 2024 - Three area students received degrees during the 2023 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University.

Christopher Byndom, a 2019 graduate of Center High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Raylee Wilburn, a 2020 graduate of Center High school, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Mallory Permenter, a 2020 graduate of Shelbyville High School and from Joaquin, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

June 21, 2023 - The students listed on the President's Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

The university would like to recognize Christian Berry, Timpson, for earning the honor for the Spring 2023 semester.

May 31, 2023 - Two local area students received degrees during the 2023 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University.

Katelyn Bolton, of Center and a 2019 graduate of Center HS, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Victim Studies with Cum Laude honors.

Christian Berry, of Timpson and a 2021 graduate of Timpson HS, received a Bachelor of Business Admin in Accounting.

December 21, 2022 - Two students of Sam Houston State University from Center, Texas received degrees during the 2022 Fall semester. Ivan Hernandez received a Bachelor of Business Admin degree in General Business and Kailan Randle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology cum laude.

August 9, 2022 - The Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine announces Connor Timmons, a 2018 Graduate of Timpson High School, is the newest cohort of students accepted to the Osteopathic Medicine, DO program in Conroe, Texas.

The esteemed student doctors represent the college’s second cohort, scheduled to complete their degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in 2026.