1920

Corn crib constructed.

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Dec.
Tree of Lights tradition begins.

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1921

1922

Campus Cafeteria constructed.

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1923

Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College founded in Nacogdoches.

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Apr. 1
SHNI athletics join the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association (TIAA) (until 1931).

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Apr. 12
The 38th Legislature changes the state's Normal Schools to State Teachers Colleges; Sam Houston Normal Institute becomes Sam Houston State Teachers College (until 1965). The State Normal School Board of Regents is changed to Board of Regents, State Teachers Colleges.

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Athletic teams are nick-named "the Bearkats."

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1924

Men's Gymnasium constructed.

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January 8
Orange and white settled upon as school colors.

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1925

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1926

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1927

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1928

1929

SHSU 50th Anniversary.

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Estill Building completed.

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Sam Houston Kitchen constructed.

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