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ALUMNUS DONATES $1.25 MIL TO SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
October 09, 2007
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news release:

John R. Ragsdale, a Sam Houston State University alumnus who oversaw the Burger King restaurant franchise in the Houston area for over 30 years, has given $1.25 million to three different programs of the university, which will benefit former, current and prospective students.

In recognition of his generous contribution to the university, during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 20 . . .

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