1970-79
1970
Elliott T. Bowers begins tenure as president until 1989.
Enrollment exceeds 8,500.
1971
1972
1973
Oct. 7
KSHU-FM signs on the air for the first time with 10 watts of power and at 89.3 megahertz.
1974
1975
East Power Plant constructed.
Grounds Greenhouse No. 1 constructed.
Pritchett Grounds Storage constructed.
Sigma Mu Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity founded.
1976
Beto Criminal Justice Center constructed.
Custodial & Grounds Building constructed.
Johnson Coliseum constructed.
Garrett Teacher Education Center constructed.
University Theater Center constructed.
1977
1978
Pritchett Storage Practice Field constructed.
Apr.
Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom dedicated within Criminal Justice Center.
1979
Art Building F constructed.
Sam Houston Centennial Statue dedicated.
SHSU 100th Anniversary.