1970

Elliott T. Bowers begins tenure as president until 1989.

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Enrollment exceeds 8,500.

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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.

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1974

1975

East Power Plant constructed.

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Grounds Greenhouse No. 1 constructed.

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Pritchett Grounds Storage constructed.

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Sigma Mu Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity founded.

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1976

Beto Criminal Justice Center constructed.

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Custodial & Grounds Building constructed.

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Johnson Coliseum constructed.

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Garrett Teacher Education Center constructed.

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University Theater Center constructed.

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1977

1978

Pritchett Storage Practice Field constructed.

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Apr.
Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom dedicated within Criminal Justice Center.

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1979

Art Building F constructed.

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Sam Houston Centennial Statue dedicated.

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SHSU 100th Anniversary.

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