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2021 Archive

Remote Operations Due to Electrical Improvements — Friday, January 21, 2022
Due to electrical improvements throughout the campus on Friday, Jan. 21, all campus services will operate remotely. Please use www.tsu.edu to access the department/service you need and contact via phone, email or chat. SPECIAL NOTE: You...
Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100% Pass Rate on Industry Exam — Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Students in Texas Southern University’s newly-established Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as...
TSU Alumnus Creates Monumental Legacy for MLK — Monday, January 17, 2022
Harry E. Johnson is a career lawyer, entrepreneur and public servant with a rich history with Texas Southern University and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Serving as President and CEO of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Memorial...
Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Lives on in TSU Alumna — Saturday, January 15, 2022
Janice Francis is an active Texas Southern University alumna from the Jesse H. Jones School of Business. As volunteer coordinator for the 44th Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Houston and a member of the Black Heritage Society, she honors...
Tiger Family Return to Campus Update — Monday, January 03, 2022
Happy New Year! As we start a new year and new semester together, we want to update you on how we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff while providing a pathway for progress for our campus operations....
Nationally-renowned Student Success Strategist Joins TSU’s Leadership Team — Friday, December 17, 2021
Dr. DeNeia Thomas has been selected as Texas Southern University’s new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success.  “Dr. Thomas’ history of collaboration and commitment to student success will only...
Texas Southern University Student on Mission to Sock Out Poverty — Thursday, December 16, 2021
Princess Jackson, a freshman at Texas Southern University (TSU) is on a mission to stamp out poverty in Houston – one sock at a time. Jackson founded Sock Out Poverty, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization when she was nine years old...
President Biden Announces TSU’s Dr. Earthea Nance as Regional Appointment for EPA — Friday, December 10, 2021
President Joe Biden announced his intent this week to appoint individuals to serve in key regional roles, including TSU’s Dr. Earthea Nance, associate professor of urban planning and environmental policy, as the Environmental Protection...
Center for Justice Research Releases Collaborative Publication on Violent Crime Drivers in Four High-Crime U.S. Cities — Friday, December 10, 2021
The Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University (TSU) today announced the publication of its most recent research study titled “An Exploratory Study of Environmental Stress in Four High Violent Crime Cities: What Sets Them...
TSU to Graduate 843 Students at Winter Commencement — Tuesday, December 07, 2021
Texas Southern University graduates will cross the stage during TSU’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in the Health & Physical Education Arena. The university will hold two ceremonies – one at 9:30 a.m....
Center for Justice Research Awarded $410,000 Grant from Thurgood Marshall College Fund — Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University has received $410,000 in funding from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to continue its work in building and sustaining diversity within criminal justice research. The contribution also...
TSU Celebrates Giving Tuesday with Day of Giving Campaign — Monday, November 29, 2021
With the impact of COVID still present both on and off-campus, Texas Southern University is responding to meet the needs of its students by organizing a day of giving on Nov. 30 in which alumni, friends, and community supporters can make...
Most Texans Support Criminal Justice Reform, New Survey Reveals — Tuesday, November 23, 2021
When it comes to political issues in Texas these days, it seems a lot easier to find sharply divided opinions than general agreement. But a new statewide survey found clear majority support for one matter in the public eye...
TSU Receives $1 Million Center of Excellence Research Grant From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Thursday, November 18, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU) recently received a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a Center of Excellence that will advance transdisciplinary academic and empirical research and debate on...
TSU to Honor Veterans on Nov. 11 — Monday, November 08, 2021
Texas Southern University will honor its veterans, including alumni, current students and community members, on Thursday, November 11, with a special 16th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the Sterling Student Life Center. The ceremony,...
Texas Southern University, University of Houston Partner for Texas Trends Study — Wednesday, October 27, 2021
In the spirit of Texas legends Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, and Bill Hobby, Texas Southern University professors Dr. Michael O. Adams and Carroll G. Robinson have initiated an innovative research partnership between TSU’s Barbara...
Chase Investing $1 Million To Expand Student Education, Scholarship And Recruitment Opportunities At TSU — Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Chase is celebrating the grand opening of its first Community Center branch in Houston, which is designed to provide greater access to banking services and financial education for the underserved communities of Houston. The new branch in...
KTSU 90.9 FM Earns Pinnacle Award from Greater Houston Black Chamber — Monday, October 25, 2021
Texas Southern University’s award-winning, 50-year-old community radio station, KTSU 90.9 FM, has earned another honor, this time from the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) via its 27th annual African American Business Achievement...
Veteran and TSU Alumnus Profile – Willie Allen — Friday, October 22, 2021
Texas Southern University Veteran’s Day Profile Willie Allen – TSU Alumnus & U.S. Veteran  Briefly tell us about your military service. I spent two years serving in the United States Army from 1972-1974 as a...
Veteran and TSU Alumna Profile – Monica Simon — Friday, October 22, 2021
Texas Southern University Veteran’s Day Profile Monica Simon – TSU Alumna & U.S. Veteran Briefly tell us about your military service. I began my military career to assist in paying for school. I am from San Francisco, CA,...
Texas Southern Athletics Makes Academic History — Friday, October 22, 2021
The APR measures eligibility, graduation, and retention each semester or academic term and provides a clear picture of the academic performance for each team in every sport. All teams must meet an academic threshold of 930 to qualify for the...
TSU Football to Wear New Helmets Donated by Alumnus and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan on Saturday — Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Texas Southern football team will hit the gridiron in style for Homecoming 2021 on Saturday as they'll wear new Riddell helmets donated by TSU football legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan. The Riddell Speedflex is the...
Ford Fund Announces Winners of its HBC-You Mobility Challenge — Thursday, September 30, 2021
Ford Fund Announces Winners of its HBC-You Mobility Challenge; Savannah State University and Texas Southern University Each Awarded $25,000 Grants Savannah State University to use kayaking as an equitable and sustainable transport option to their...
TSU Receives Grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation — Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Texas Southern University has been selected as one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive a $125,000 grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. The grants, totaling $800,000, are part of the...
TSU to Celebrate Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation — Monday, September 20, 2021
Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at TSU receives $4 million from Bezos Earth Fund — Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU) has been awarded $4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to support the Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice. The Fund’s grant will continue groundbreaking environmental justice...
TSU’s Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice Receives $250,000 from JP Morgan Chase — Tuesday, September 07, 2021
The Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University has received $250,000 from JP Morgan Chase to help Houston and its most vulnerable neighborhoods deal with the disproportionate impact of an increased...
Texas Southern University Partners with Apple to Become a Community Center for Coding and Creativity — Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Today, Texas Southern University announced it will become a community center for Coding and Creativity as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative and Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2. The teaching and learning...
TSU Kicks-Off Spirit Week Ahead of 36th Annual Labor Day Classic — Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Texas Southern University is excited to kick-off “TSU Spirit Week” before the 36th Annual Labor Day Classic. Events held during the week will engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they prepare to cheer on the TSU...
Texas Southern University Continues Campus COVID Vaccination Clinic — Thursday, August 05, 2021
Texas Southern University is pleased to announce the extension of its campus vaccination clinic with services to students, their families, and the community in a continuation of their partnership with St. Luke’s Health. The vaccination...
TSU Students Selected as White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholars — Wednesday, August 04, 2021
Texas Southern University students Kiyana Akins and Dexter Maryland have been selected as members of the eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars hosted by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative). This program...
Jesse H. Jones Professor Receives Outstanding Educator Award — Wednesday, August 04, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Pitre, distinguished professor of accounting in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, for receiving the Outstanding Accounting Educator Award from the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). It is...
President Crumpton-Young, Acting Provost Poats and the Division of Student Services to Host Party With a Purpose — Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Join us for our party with a purpose kick-off event, which will take place on July 22, 2021. The event will be a campus community event open to students, loved ones and TSU community members.
TSU Partners with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture — Friday, July 16, 2021
Texas Southern University is one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to partner with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to support University museums and archives. The...
Texas Southern University Student Featured on Oprah Daily — Thursday, July 08, 2021
Rising senior and current Miss Texas Southern University Mariah Campbell is participating in an exclusive live interview with media mogul and legendary journalist Oprah Winfrey on the Oprah Daily website and Facebook page. The journalism major...
TSU Launches Navy JROTC Cadet Flight Academy — Tuesday, July 06, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU) is launching the country's first Navy JROTC Cadet Flight Academy today. The inaugural class of Navy cadets is comprised of incoming high school seniors from around the country. The selection process for the...
A Welcome Message from Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President of Texas Southern University — Thursday, July 01, 2021
Hello TSU Family, It is both an honor and a privilege to be named the 13th president of Texas Southern University. I have been entrusted with continuing the rich traditions, supporting academic excellence, and improving the quality of life for our...
TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director — Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music Department. He will step into this new role on Monday, July 5th, 2021. "It is an honor to join the TSU...
TSU Aviation Partners with the Air Force JROTC to Host Flight Program — Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Aviation is partnering with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) to host a seven-week flight training program for AFJROTC cadets on the TSU campus. The cadets, comprised of...
Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young Named as Next President of Texas Southern University — Friday, June 18, 2021
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as TSU’s 13th president following today’s vote of confirmation. Dr. Crumpton-Young will assume her role at TSU on July...
Governor Abbott Appoints New TSU Student Regent — Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2022. Additionally, the Governor appointed the student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating...
TSU Board of Regents Selects Sole Finalist for President — Saturday, May 29, 2021
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents named Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas Southern University. A confirmation vote by the Regents will occur at the next board meeting on June 17,...
Texas Southern University Board of Regents Special Announcement — Friday, May 28, 2021
On behalf of the Board of Regents in a unified position, we have selected the sole finalist for the next President of Texas Southern University. This decision was reached after interviewing three highly qualified candidates. I want to thank Regent...
Texas Southern University Is Named HBCU Institutional Leader By Fulbright Program — Monday, May 24, 2021
Texas Southern University is proud to be named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for the 2019-2020 academic year. For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of...
Renowned Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump to TSU Grads: You Are Who Our Ancestors Dreamed About — Thursday, May 13, 2021
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, world-renowned attorney, civil rights leader, and author Benjamin Crump delivered the commencement address to 1,073 Texas Southern University's students during the face-to-face and virtual event held at Alexander...
TSU's Spring 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Have Been Announced — Friday, May 07, 2021
Congratulations to the Spring 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian Hadeer Abbas and Tekeema Dean Oliver. Abbas is a biology major who boasts a 3.95 GPA. The Spring 2021 salutatorian, Oliver, boasts a 3.94 GPA and is a health administration major....
Texas Southern University Hosts Inaugural Academic Signing Day — Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Texas Southern University's Thomas F. Freeman Honors College hosted their Inaugural Academic Signing Day to welcome five incoming first-year students for the 2021-2022 academic school year. The incoming scholars are educational leaders who...
Benjamin Crump to Deliver Texas Southern University's Commencement Address — Friday, April 30, 2021
Benjamin Crump, attorney, civil rights leader and author, will address graduates at Texas Southern University's Spring 2021 Commencement. The ceremonies will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Alexander Durley...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Rose to Texas Southern University Board of Regents — Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Marilyn Rose to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Marilyn Rose of Houston is a certified public accountant and works as the Accounting Administrator in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Hurley and Sias to Texas Southern University Board of Regents — Thursday, April 22, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Caroline Baker Hurley and reappointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. Caroline Baker Hurley of Houston served as a state...
The University Museum at Texas Southern University (TSU) is pleased to present "ART IS..." — Friday, April 16, 2021
The University Museum at Texas Southern University (TSU) is pleased to present "ART IS..." an online fine art auction and virtual celebration on Saturday, April 17th at 7 pm. "ART IS…" is a celebration of art and how...
TSU Announces Partnership with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association — Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU) has officially launched its partnership with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) to offer students the SIFMA Invest! platform throughout their time at TSU. This program and its virtual...
KTSU Chosen to Lead National COVID-19 Outreach Campaign — Wednesday, April 14, 2021
KTSU 90.9FM has received a $150,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to help lead a COVID-19 outreach campaign targeting underserved communities hit hardest by the pandemic. KTSU, based on the campus of Texas Southern...
TSU to Host Events During Houston Money Week — Monday, March 29, 2021
Texas Southern University's Jesse H. Jones School of Business and the Department of Default Prevention will host sessions during Houston Money Week, April 5 - 6, 2021. This year's theme is "Health and Wealth in a Pandemic," and...
Texas Southern Athletics, Academy Sports + Outdoors Adopts Houston Area Youth Team — Friday, March 26, 2021
Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with Texas Southern University Department of Athletics recently for its latest community service initiative as TSU adopted the Little Birdies Mobile Golf Academy students for the 2021 spring semester. Little...
TSU Interim President Kenneth Huewitt Speaks — Wednesday, March 24, 2021
TSU Expert Dr. Michael O. Adams Speaks About Funding Disparities Between Texas Higher Education Institutions — Wednesday, March 24, 2021
TSU's Center for Justice Research Congratulates Newly Appointed Chief Finner — Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Center for Justice Research at Texas Southern University congratulates Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner for his appointment as the city of Houston’s next Chief of Police. The Center for Justice Research welcomes the opportunity...
TSU Receives Grant from Fashion Nova Cares and Megan Thee Stallion — Monday, March 15, 2021
We are excited to receive Fashion Nova Cares and Texas Southern University student Megan Thee Stallion's Women on Top grant. With this generous donation, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduates can continue to attain employment...
College of Education Student Participates in Major League Baseball Conference — Monday, March 15, 2021
Andrew Walls, a senior Sport Management major from Houston, was selected by the Major League Baseball's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to attend the 2021 SABR Virtual Analytics Conference. The Virtual Analytics Conference consists...
Conn's HomePlus Announces Scholarship for Texas Southern University — Thursday, March 11, 2021
Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) – specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses, home appliances, and consumer electronics – is proud to announce the Conn's Cohort Scholarship/Internship Program for 2021. The new...
TSU Recognized by the Houston Rockets — Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Texas Southern University night at the Houston Rockets game was fantastic! Interim President Ken Huewitt was invited to take the first shot. While he didn't make the basket, TSU scored as the University was recognized for its pivotal role...
Texas Southern Receives $500,000 Pledge From Cadence Bank — Monday, March 01, 2021
Texas Southern University announces a $500,000 pledge of support for its Jesse H. Jones School of Business from Cadence Bank. The three-year pledge will support the JHJ Business School’s new Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP), set...
Texas Southern University Student Surprised With Commission by the U.S. Coast Guard — Thursday, February 25, 2021
Texas Southern University student Derrick Hudson received a surprise of a lifetime on his 26th birthday. The Aviation Management student received a surprise commission from the United States Coast Guard on Tuesday at Ellington Field Joint Reserve...
Texas Southern University to Address Health Inequity Through Innovative Research & Scientific Advances — Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU), one of the nation’s largest HBCUs, is on a mission to address racial health inequities and recently received a 5-year, $8.63 million grant to establish the Center for Biomedical and Minority Health...
Thurgood Marshall Law Selected to Participate in National Expansion of Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program — Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (Thurgood Marshall Law) is participating in the national expansion of the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program, in collaboration with other law schools across the...
Texas Southern University Receives $4.75M from Houston Endowment — Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Texas Southern University (TSU) has been awarded funding totaling $4.75 million from Houston Endowment for several academic, arts and social justice initiatives. Grants were awarded to TSU’s Center for Justice Research (CJR), the...
Texas Southern University Celebrates Black History in the Space City — Tuesday, February 02, 2021
Texas Southern University kicked-off Black History Month on February 1st with various campaigns highlighting the excellence of Blacks in America. A particular emphasis will be placed on Black history in the city of Houston. Features include...
TSU to Host "Building Opportunities for Business in Africa" Panel Discussions — Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Texas Southern University’s Office of the Provost, in partnership with the Office of External Affairs and KTSU 90.9FM, will host “Building Opportunities for Business in Africa,” from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST...
Texas Southern University Debate Team Participates in Biden-Harris Virtual Inauguration — Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Texas Southern University’s renowned Debate Team will participate in the historic virtual inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris. Debate Team members Nahab Fahnbulleh, Maya Williams,...
CW39 Feature Showcases Texas Southern's Aviation Program — Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Texas Southern University takes to the skies through its Aviation Science program. Shannon LaNier of CW39 Houston visited Ellington Field with TSU’s Aviation leadership and students on January 12 to learn more about the...
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