1940-49
1940
Mar. 1
SHSTC athletics become members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Fall
Last reunion of class of 1880.
1941
Elliott Hall opens.
Presumed birth of Tripod.
1942
Harmon Lowman begins tenure as president until 1964.
Halley Building constructed.
1943
1944
Industrial Technology Metals Lab constructed.
Production of the Alcalde is halted for one year due to the paper shortage and WWII.
1945
Agriculture Farm Shop constructed.
Buchanan Hall constructed.
Industrial Education Laboratory constructed.
Sam Houston Efficiency Apartments constructed.
Shaver Hall constructed.
Sports Practice Facility constructed.
1946
1947
1948
Holleman Field completed.
ROTC Rifle Range constructed.