School of Communication
TRAINING
SOC TEGNA Journalism and Production Boot Camp
Applications due NOW!
The School of Communication in partnership with a grant funded by the TEGNA Foundation will host a Journalism and Media Production Boot Camp scheduled for October 8th, October 22nd, and October 29th.
NEW TSU PRESIDENT
Welcome Message from Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young
Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young is the 13th President of Texas Southern University (TSU). A special-purpose designated institution for urban programming and research in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young is the 13th President of Texas Southern University (TSU). A special-purpose designated institution for urban programming and research in Houston, Texas.
Message from SOC Interim Journalism Chairperson Dr. Vera Walker-Hawkins
I am writing to encourage you to register for the upcoming Fall 2021 semester. Please know that you are eligible to register, and I will be calling you personally to see if I can facilitate your enrollment.
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines team up for interviews pairing young Black journalists with elders.
Mariah Campbell (JOUR) interviews 94-year-old community activist Opal Lee, from Fort Worth about efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Holmes and Williams Summer Internship at Houston Methodist
Radio TV & Film majors Roynisha Holmes and Teddy Williams are making the SOC proud at their summer internship, Houston Methodist DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Education & Training/Heart & Vascular Education & Training Center. Read More.
SOC to Host Virtual Alumni Chapter Interest Meeting
The School of Communication will have a virtual alumni chapter interest meeting on Monday, July 19, 2021. Contact Briyona Nixon, School of Communication Senior Administrative Assistant at 713-313-7740 for more information.
2021 Academic/Events Calendar
5
JULY
Summer II 2021 Begins
8
JULY
Last day to drop/withdraw Summer II without grade of W
14
JULY
SOC Virtual Open House for Continuing Students
19
JULY
SOC Virtual Alumni Chapter Interest Meeting
28
JULY
Administrative Drop Summer II - Final purge for nonpayment
4
AUG
Summer II Final exams begin
5
AUG
Summer II 2021 Final exams end and Summer II 2021 semester ends
22
AUG
Last day for payments (or enrollment in payment plan) without a late payment fee
23
AUG
Fall 2021 Begins
27
AUG
Fall 2021 Late Registration Ends Last day for 80% refund
6
SEPT
Labor Day (campus closed)
8
SEPT
Last day to drop Fall 2021 with 100% refund
20
SEPT
Last day for Fall 2021 withdrawal with any refund
16
OCT
Midterm exams begin
21
OCT
Midterm exams end
10
NOV
Last day to drop or withdraw (no refunds)
25
NOV
Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed)
26
NOV
Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed)
4
DEC
Fall 2021 Final exams begin
9
DEC
Fall 2021 Final exams end
11
DEC
Commencement Ceremony