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Houston Mayor inspired TSU students to excel in commencement address — Friday, December 09, 2016
Texas Southern University held its 2016 Winter Commencement ceremony on December 10 and reinforced its designation as a special-purpose institution. Family and friends of the graduating class filled the University’s H&PE Arena to...
Huewitt named new Chief Financial Officer — Friday, December 02, 2016
Texas Southern University is pleased to announce that Kenneth “Ken” Huewitt has been named the new Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer at TSU. Huewitt, who will begin...
TSU, HCCS partner for student success — Friday, November 25, 2016
Administrators from Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Houston Community College System (HCCS) signed a historic memorandum of understanding on November 9 in the College of Education at TSU. The agreement provides the framework that will...
Curry seated on national real estate council — Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Tiffany Curry (’07),Jesse H. Jones School of Business alumna, has been selected to serve as a national director for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' National REThink Council. The REThink Council is a national group of 15...
Kirk Whalum returns for new radio show, annual Gospel concert — Friday, November 04, 2016
Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist and gospel artist Kirk Whalum is set to debut a show on Texas Southern University’s iconic station, KTSU 90.9 FM. The Kirk Whalum Show will premiere November...
New TSU president earns high marks from students, alums for moves to reenergize campus life — Friday, November 04, 2016
By Lindsay Ellis • Houston Chronicle . October 28, 2016  Austin Lane, who has been named Texas Southern's next president, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Houston. Fans of the...
Homecoming message from President Lane — Saturday, October 22, 2016
Dear Alumni and Friends, It is my honor to welcome you back to Texas Southern University and this year’s 2016 Homecoming celebration, ReMember the Times. Coming “home” is an important part of your life as a TSU Tiger....
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis visits TSU — Thursday, October 20, 2016
HOUSTON (October 19, 2016)–The Honorable John Lewis (D-GA), congressman and Civil Rights Movement icon, visited Texas Southern University October 18 as a special guest of Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX). The powerful...
Reserve spots now for the Grand Tiger Parade — Thursday, October 20, 2016
The long-awaited return of the annual Texas Southern University Grand Tiger Parade to the Third Ward is now only 10days away. Organizers have scoured the country in search of the most magnificent drill teams, marching bands, and car...
Homecoming renews its bond as a family affair in the community — Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The Texas Southern University campus was abuzz for seven days as students, alumni, faculty and staff celebrated its 2016 Homecoming – ReMember the Times. This year’s week-long slate of events featured three concerts, a...
TSU Faculty News and Notes — Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Dr. Rochelle Parks-Yancy, Jesse H. Jones School of Business professor, discussed her experience as a 2010 Fulbright Scholar at the Fulbright Association Houston’s New Academic Year Reception held September 29 at the University...
Until 20 documentary premiers October 20 — Monday, October 17, 2016
The award winning documentary film Until 20, will premiere on the campus of Texas Southern University Friday, October 14 at noon in the first floor Nabrit Science Center lecture hall. Until 20 is an independent film...
KTSU joins in community voter registration event — Friday, October 14, 2016
KTSU 90.9FM will host an Impact Houston Live voter registration broadcast forum on Saturday, October 8 from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. to discuss the voting process and the importance of registering to vote. The forum will be...
JHJ students take top honors in Phillips 66 competition — Friday, October 14, 2016
TSU’s five-member team was challenged to assess and provide a recommendation on a web interface used by a hypothetical refining company. The team had to evaluate four options for enhancing or replacing the system and develop an...
TSU has a notable presence at new NMAAHC in D.C. — Friday, October 14, 2016
(Houston, TX) Texas Southern University is well represented in the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., with a painting from John Biggers, founder of TSU’s Art...
TSU's epic Homecoming 2016 only days away, purchase your tickets today — Monday, October 10, 2016
Come home TSU, and ReMember The Times! Alumni, students, and former students - it’s ReMember the Times – your TSU Homecoming 2016. October 16-22 will be a homecoming week packed with plenty of...
TSU observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Saturday, October 08, 2016
   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Several Texas Southern University groups participated in the annual campaign designed to increase awareness of the disease. Many were dressed in pink, a color associated with battle...
TSU’s Grand Tiger Parade comes home — Friday, September 23, 2016
Texas Southern University will observe its annual Homecoming Celebration Sunday, October 16 through Saturday, October 22. The highlight of the week’s activities will be the Grand Tiger Parade and its long-awaited return to the TSU...
Texas Southern University announces personnel changes — Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Texas Southern University announces personnel changes in two academic areas and one university leadership position. Dr. James Douglas has been appointed to serve as interim dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Dr. Michael Adams will serve...
Freshman class urged to “Run Your Own Race” — Saturday, September 17, 2016
Texas Southern University students, faculty and staff gathered September 9 to observe the university’s annual Founders Day Convocation. The guest speaker was TSU alumnus and St. Luke Community United Methodist Senior Pastor...
Ford Fund launches 2016 HBCU community challenge — Thursday, September 08, 2016
The Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund are searching for students to compete in the 2016 Ford Historically Black Colleges and Universities Community Challenge. The program, now in its fourth year, has awarded more than $200,000 in...
TSU statement on drug free schools and campus — Thursday, September 08, 2016
Texas Southern University adheres to and complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), which require an Institution of Higher Education to certify with the United States Department of Education...
Students win first place in International Business Competition — Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Anthony Collier, a History and Political Science major at Texas Southern University, recently won first place in the International Competition for Entrepreneurs in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  Collier, a junior, and his team of four...
TSU Homecoming plans are underway — Saturday, August 27, 2016
Texas Southern University has anchored Houston’s Third Ward community for 89 years. The buildings, grounds, student organizations, athletic teams, professors and academic programs have given TSU students countless memories of their time...
Freshmen move in to University Towers — Wednesday, August 24, 2016
The class of 2020 at Texas Southern University (#TxSU2020) arrived on campus August 14 for move-in day. New Tigers and their parents were greeted by President Dr. Austin Lane, TSU alumni, and a host of students and student-athletes, who...
Lighting project will improve campus safety — Thursday, August 18, 2016
Students walking on campus after sundown for night classes, extra-curricular activities or to socialize will see a big difference in their commute from location to location. TSU’s Department of Facilities and Maintenance, along with...
TSU White House HBCU All-Stars named — Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Texas Southern University is proud to announce that Sekeia Wyatt, a third-year Thurgood Marshall School of Law student, and Kaleb Taylor, a Political Science major in his junior year, were recently selected as White House...
TSU ranks in top 100 for available student scholarship — Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Texas Southern University has been ranked 97th on the GoodCall 2016 Best Colleges and Universities for Scholarships report. The top 500 of more than 4,000 public institutions across the country were listed according to data from the...
TSU athletic teams set to start 2016 season — Friday, August 12, 2016
TSU Tiger student-athletes are back on campus and have reported to their respective camps to begin preparations for the Fall 2016 season. Tiger football, volleyball and soccer teams are getting ready for Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)...
TSU introduces new SOS initiative — Thursday, August 11, 2016
Texas Southern University (TSU) has launched a new, 5-week Summer of Success (SOS) academic support program to provide conditionally admitted students an opportunity to gain full admission into TSU’s 2016 freshmen class. So far, more...
TSU Phonathon planned — Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The University is preparing for a Phonathon to help raise money for student scholarships and has requested your assistance. The Phonathon will take place in the University Call Center, located on the 2nd Floor of the School of Public Affairs....
Agreement creates TSU, Lone Star academic partnership — Friday, July 15, 2016
TSU president Dr. Austin Lane, seated at right, and LSCS chancellor Dr. Stephen Head sign an articulation agreement between the two schools as TSU students and cheerleaders look on.   Texas Southern University President...
Brock appointed as new Student Regent — Friday, July 15, 2016
  Junior Pharmacy major Tramauni Brock has been appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott as the new Student Regent for Texas Southern University. Brock, who hails from Mansfield, Texas will serve a one-year term beginning...
Wearable Art competition pays tribute to iconic TSU artist and alumnus Kermit Oliver — Thursday, July 14, 2016
The University Museum at Texas Southern University combined art and fashion June 10 at the Omni Houston Hotel during its biennial For The Sake of Art gala and runway show. TSU alumnus and iconic Texas...
STEM camp gives boys coding, mobile app skills — Friday, July 01, 2016
The Texas Southern University/Verizon Innovative Learning for Minority Males summer program is in the final week of the four-week initiative, which began on June 6. Camp participants are awarded certificates in a special ceremony at the end of...
Former Miss TSU named Miss Black U.S. Ambassador for D.C. — Friday, July 01, 2016
Jesse H. Jones School of Business alumna Marinda Frugé has been elected to represent the District of Columbia in the Miss Black U.S. Ambassador Program. Frugé will be competing in the national pageant July 3-9...
Pappas delivers major donation to Texas Southern University — Friday, June 17, 2016
More than $500k is set to support student housing at TSU HOUSTON (June 10, 2016) – Pappas Restaurants announced that the company is donating more than $500,000 to Texas Southern University (TSU) in support of its student housing...
Texas Southern University Mourns Passing of Muhammad Ali — Friday, June 03, 2016
Boxing Champion Awarded Honorary Doctorate in 1978 The Texas Southern University community acknowledges the death of Muhammad Ali, a boxing titan who was recognized throughout the world for his humanitarian efforts. Ali was awarded a doctor of...
Procurement training sessions now available — Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Office of Purchasing now has the ability to host group and/or individualized Procurement Services training sessions in their office. If you are new to TSU, Banner or the requisition process; or if you just want to brush up on how to...
JHJ banquet recognizes top students, faculty — Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ) hosted its 36th annual Awards Banquet May 6, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – River Oaks. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of JHJ faculty and students and to look...
Honor students celebrated during annual convocation ceremony — Wednesday, May 25, 2016
3,134 Texas Southern University honors students, their parents, friends and families convened in the H&PE Arena April 27, to be recognized by the university for their 2015 Spring and Fall semester academic achievements. Students named to the...
Airmen of Note to perform free concert — Friday, May 20, 2016
The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force, will perform a free, family-friendly concert Sunday, April 24, at 4:00 p.m. Texas Southern University’s Sawyer Auditorium. The Airmen of Note is one...
Presidential Search Committee submits names for next president — Thursday, May 19, 2016
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents Presidential Search Committee is pleased to announce that following a thorough, nationwide search, it has narrowed down its pool of applicants to two and has forwarded those candidates’...
Verizon Kicks Off STEM Partnership with TSU — Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Verizon and Texas Southern University have announced a partnership focused on exposing middle-school minority boys across Houston to coding, application development, 3D printing, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs and...
Gospel legend Kim Burrell to debut new radio show June 5 on KTSU-FM 90.9 — Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Kim Burrell, Dove and Stellar award-winner and Houston native, is bringing her captivating and distinctive voice to KTSU Radio (90.9 FM), beginning Sunday, June 5. Burrell’s new show – Bridging the Gap with...
Affiliation agreement signed with Harris County — Saturday, May 14, 2016
The Department of Administration of Justice within the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University recently signed an Affiliation Agreement allowing the students within the department to...
New Financial Aid Welcome Center Planned — Friday, May 13, 2016
Texas Southern University will consolidate its Office of Student Financial Assistance with the launch of a new Financial Aid Welcome Center this Fall. Housed in the West Parking Garage in a newly renovated first-floor office space, the center will...
1,074 degrees awarded at Spring Commencement — Thursday, May 12, 2016
Texas Southern University awarded 1,074 degrees in a joyous, standing-room-only Spring Commencement ceremony on May 14. The commencement speaker was Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, senior pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. TSU graduates,...
COPHS awarded NACDS Foundation Scholarship — Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation recently recognized and awarded Texas Southern University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) with a scholarship in the amount of $15,000 for excellence in...
Important Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines — Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The Office of Financial Aid would like to inform the entire university of the upcoming financial aid dates and deadlines. To ensure that all students will be eligible for aid for the Fall 2016 semester, it is imperative that all students be made...
Dr. Austin Lane named sole finalist for president — Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Dr. Austin A. Lane has been named the sole finalist to become the 12thpresident of Texas Southern University (TSU) by its Board of Regents. Lane plans to assume leadership of Texas Southern on or about June 7, 2016, after a Board vote. He...
KTSU Radio, 90.9 Adds to Line-Up and Programming — Thursday, May 05, 2016
Texas Southern University Vice President for University Advancement Eva K. Pickens and KTSU Radio 90.9 FM General Manager Ernest Walker are announcing a new schedule line up, new shows and hosts at the...
First-of-its-kind program exposes minority boys to STEM — Wednesday, May 04, 2016
Houston, TX – Boys from middle schools across Houston will have the opportunity to learn technology skills this summer at Texas Southern University as part of the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program. Texas Southern University...
Students Lead KTSU-FM Open House — Tuesday, May 03, 2016
An excited team of students, alumni, employees and community representatives all gathered for an Open House on Saturday at the University’s Radio Station KTSU-FM, 90.9. The open house was a meet and greet to welcome the recently hired...
Former Regent to become Mayor of DeSoto — Thursday, April 21, 2016
Former Texas Southern University Board of Regent Curtistene McCowan will become the 21st mayor of DeSoto in May when she runs unopposed for the mayoral seat in the city. She will make history by being the first female in...
Classes canceled April 27 for Honors Day Convocation Ceremony — Friday, April 08, 2016
TSU set to participate in NCAA Final Four events, Ocean of Soul ready — Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Look for Texas Southern University to have a huge presence in the upcoming NCAA Final Four weekend Friday, April 1 – Monday, April 4 in various locations around Houston. Already, TSU students, athletes and administrators volunteered for...
TSU grad named Duncanville ISD superintendent — Tuesday, April 05, 2016
DUNCANVILLE—The Duncanville Independent School District (DISD) has named Dr. Marc Smith as the school district’s new superintendent. Dr. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Performance from...
Veteran music industry leader becomes new KTSU GM — Wednesday, March 30, 2016
A graduate of nearby Jack Yates High School School of Communications, an alumnus of the School of Music in Washington DC, and President of Walker Entertainment Group Inc., Ernest Walker has joined Texas Southern...
John Singleton and Cuba Gooding Jr. visit campus — Tuesday, March 29, 2016
The FOX/HBCU Media Alliance selected Texas Southern University as an official partner for the first collaboration between TSU and the Fox/HBCU Media Alliance as part of the American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson tour. TSU kicked off...
Biology student excels during NASA internship — Friday, March 25, 2016
Dayana Abdullah – Smoot was one of NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Program students selected to work at the NASA Johnson Space Center. She...
Yvette Barker named new Housing Director — Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Yvette Barker has been hired as the new Director of Housing at Texas Southern University. Barker, a student housing professional with more than 18 years of experience in general management, training, and strategic planning, comes from Prairie View...
TSU Presidential Search Committee announced by Board Chairman Derrick Mitchell; Regent Oliver Bell will lead — Wednesday, March 16, 2016
The search for Texas Southern University's 12th president has begun with the formation of a 14-member Presidential Search Committee appointed by the chair of the TSU Board of Regents Derrick Mitchell.  The committee is charged with...
TSU Foundation adds new members, raises $105,000 — Wednesday, March 09, 2016
The Texas Southern University Foundation, a nonprofit corporation which provides support to the University to include securing funds for all legitimate University purposes, has bolstered its strength by adding 12 new business and community leaders...
TSU Doctor of Pharmacy program earns continued accreditation — Monday, March 07, 2016
The Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) Doctor of Pharmacy program has earned continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Board of Directors.  In...
Jesse H. Jones announces Fulbright Scholar recipient — Friday, March 04, 2016
Jesse H. Jones School of Business Associate Professor of Accounting Dr. Kamala Raghavan has been awarded a 2016-17 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant.  The Fulbright Scholar Program , an educational and...
Rooms To Go opens new Student Excellence Center, Dr. Frankie T. Jones Sr. - Awards scholarship, promises enhanced partnerships with University — Thursday, March 03, 2016
Dr. Frankie T. Jones, Sr., President and CEO of Phoenix One Enterprise and Phoenix One Farms, Inc., visited the TSU campus February 18, to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new TSU/Rooms To Go Student Excellence Center. He was so...
Barbara Jordan honored on her birthday with interactive exhibit — Thursday, February 18, 2016
AUSTIN – The Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation today announced that an interactive exhibit of Jordan’s life will be on display on the ground floor of the Texas Capitol Rotunda from Monday, Feb. 22 to Saturday,...
TSU addresses dating violence in upcoming seminar — Friday, January 15, 2016
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Bacterial Meningitis Requirement — Sunday, January 10, 2016
All new students, transfer students and any student returning to the university following a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester, who is 21 years old or younger, will be required to have the meningitis vaccination or an...
Houston Civil Rights Movement pioneer and TSU alumna Holly Hogrobrooks passes — Friday, January 08, 2016
Holly Adrienne Hogrobrooks, civil rights pioneer who helped to organize Houston’s first sit-in on March 4, 1960, died January 22 after a lengthy illness. Her efforts helped pave the path to end segregation in Houston. She was...
TSU Theater pays tribute to the Blues Feb. 26-27 — Friday, January 08, 2016
On February 26-27, 2016, Texas Southern University will pay tribute to the Blues with two performances of the stage play Johnnie B. Goode. Written and directed by Thomas Meloncon, TSU’s Theatre Coordinator.  Johnnie B....
Eva Pickens Named VP for University Advancement — Friday, January 08, 2016
While some public relations professionals fear calls from media representatives, Texas Southern University’s Eva Pickens relishes the opportunity to talk to them. Whatever the circumstance, crisis or celebration, Pickens’...
TSU College of Education Recognized — Thursday, January 07, 2016
A professor and a doctoral graduate from the TSU College of Education received awards from the 2015 National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in Washington, D.C. NABSE presented Dr.Jay Cummings with the Lifetime Achievement Award for...
Author of “The Butler” coming to TSU — Wednesday, January 06, 2016
In celebration of African American History Month, the Houston Public Library and Texas Southern University will partner to present award-winning author Wil Haygood. Haygood, author of “The Butler”, will visit TSU as...
TSU Alum, El Franco Lee Passes — Monday, January 04, 2016
Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee has died. The family confirmed that Commissioner Lee suffered a heart attack and died January 3. Commissioner El Franco Lee, is a native Houstonian, where he began his political career in...
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