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April 2021

14 - TSU Announces Partnership with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
14 - KTSU Chosen to Lead National COVID-19 Outreach Campaign

March 2021

29 - TSU to Host Events During Houston Money Week
26 - Texas Southern Athletics, Academy Sports + Outdoors Adopts Houston Area Youth Team
24 - TSU Expert Dr. Michael O. Adams Speaks About Funding Disparities Between Texas Higher Education Institutions
24 - TSU Interim President Kenneth Huewitt Speaks
23 - TSU's Center for Justice Research Congratulates Newly Appointed Chief Finner
15 - TSU Receives Grant from Fashion Nova Cares and Megan Thee Stallion
15 - College of Education Student Participates in Major League Baseball Conference
11 - Conn's HomePlus Announces Scholarship for Texas Southern University
03 - TSU Recognized by the Houston Rockets
01 - Texas Southern Receives $500,000 Pledge From Cadence Bank

February 2021

25 - Texas Southern University Student Surprised With Commission by the U.S. Coast Guard
24 - Texas Southern University to Address Health Inequity Through Innovative Research & Scientific Advances
03 - Thurgood Marshall Law Selected to Participate in National Expansion of Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program
02 - Texas Southern University Receives $4.75M from Houston Endowment
02 - Texas Southern University Celebrates Black History in the Space City

January 2021

26 - TSU to Host "Building Opportunities for Business in Africa" Panel Discussions
19 - Texas Southern University Debate Team Participates in Biden-Harris Virtual Inauguration
13 - CW39 Feature Showcases Texas Southern's Aviation Program
05 - TSU Regents Finalize Presidential Search Committee

December 2020

18 - TSU Receives ACE Award from BankMobile
16 - TSU Student Veterans Serve Their Community for the Holidays
14 - Jesse H. Jones Professor Appointed to the Fulbright Association Board of Directors
14 - TSU Alumna Debuts New Christmas Single on KTSU 90.9 FM
11 - TSU Center for Justice Research to Participate in Study of Young Black Male Gun Possession
11 - TSU Professor Receives UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award
08 - Texas Southern Earns SACSCOC Reaccreditation
08 - KTSU 90.9 FM Partners to Produce Blood Drive and First Responders Recognition Ceremony
07 - TSU to Receive COVID-19 Testing Gift From Thermo Fisher Scientific
07 - TSU’s Aviation Program Receives FAA Accreditation
03 - TSU Introduces New Business Curriculum Through Banking Partnerships

November 2020

25 - TSU's Center for Justice Research Releases Police Action Brief
24 - TSU Celebrated the Class of 2020 with Eight Virtual Commencement Ceremonies
17 - TSU's Center for Justice Research Receives Donation from Chevron to Support Justice Reform Research
16 - TSU Athletics Partners With Academy To Provide Holiday Cheer For 4 Local Families
10 - Texas Southern University Recognized in Unprecedented Beyoncé and Peloton Partnership
04 - Register for Transfer Day

October 2020

28 - Texas Southern University to Host Virtual Tiger Day
23 - Texas Southern University to Host “Wintermester,” Opens Registration for Spring Semester
16 - Texas Southern University Choir to Perform in the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Event
15 - Texas Southern University Announces All-Star Lineup of Radio Personalities To Join The Vibe
14 - TSU March To The Polls Event
12 - TSU Board Of Regents Announcement

September 2020

24 - TSU Career and Professional Development Center Presents Virtual Tiger Career Fair
23 - Student Participates in the 105 Voices of History HBCU National Concert Choir
23 - Student Academic Support Services Hosts SASS Academic Readiness Week
14 - National Hockey League to Support Criminal Justice Research at Texas Southern University
14 - Alumni Back to School Campaign Helps Texas Southern Students In Need
10 - Texas Southern Partners with Baylor College of Medicine's MIEHR Research Center
01 - KTSU’s The Vibe Takes Over 90.9 FM Airwaves Labor Day Weekend with Drive-Thru Voter Registration Event

August 2020

26 - TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law declared in full compliance with the ABA
19 - Texas Southern University Migrates to the Cloud with Ellucian
09 - TSU’s Master of Public Administration Program Receives Reaccreditation
05 - The Center for Justice Research Releases Report with The Black Public Defender Association

July 2020

28 - KTSU 90.9 FM Introduces New Station The Vibe
22 - TSU Releases SWAC Fall Sports Statement
17 - New Tiger Parents Page Debuts on TSU Website
16 - KTSU 90.9 FM Debuts New Show, #OneVoice
16 - Texas Southern Alumni Stay Connected During COVID-19
14 - The COVID-19 Hotline
14 - Texas Southern University Postpones Spring 2020 Commencement
14 - Texas Southern University Modifies Fall Academic Calendar
13 - TSU Online Learning Summit

June 2020

24 - TSU's Center for Justice Research Launches National Police Reform Advisory Group
23 - Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation 2020 TBHF Award Recipient
22 - Harris County Introduces a COVID-19 Relief Fund
22 - TSU Faculty Expert List
22 - TSU's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to Host Virtual Pride Month Discussion
18 - Seeing The Silver Lining in the Airline Industry
18 - Professor Provides Advice on Next Steps for Those Who Are Unemployed
15 - New Student Regent Appointment
12 - Celebrate Juneteenth with TSU
10 - Public Visitation, Service for Dr. Thomas Freeman Scheduled for June 16th
10 - Student Health Services Uses Telemedicine in Wake of COVID-19
09 - TSU Regents Announce Scholarship Fund for George Floyd’s Daughter
06 - Noted TSU Professor Dr. Thomas F. Freeman dies at 100
05 - From Interim President Huewitt - George Floyd Incident
04 - How to Protest in the Age of COVID-19
02 - TSU Board Approves Temporary Revision to Admissions Standards Due to COVID-19
02 - Remote Advising Made Easy at TSU in the Age of Coronavirus
02 - Student Leaders Participate in Virtual Inauguration

May 2020

19 - TSU Online Library Transition
19 - TSU Offers Students Online Career Assistance

April 2020

09 - TSU Transitions to Online Tutoring
09 - Board of Regents Updates
09 - New Summer and Fall Registration Dates
01 - 2020 TMCF Scholarship Opportunity

March 2020

31 - Spotlight on Texas Southern Freshman Roderick Coffee
31 - Armstrong, Rasas Earn NABC I All-District Honors
31 - Salak Earns All-SWAC Bowling Honors
31 - Honors Studies was Celebrated at the Honors College Spring Luncheon

February 2020

17 - Houston City Council Member is Keynote Speaker for Honors College Spring Luncheon
09 - Temporary Suspension of Summer/Fall Registration
07 - Groundbreaking Ceremony for $10.4 million Cleburne Street Construction Project
03 - 16th Annual Research Week Program (Cancelled)

January 2020

30 - China Travel Restriction Announcement
28 - TSU Named HBCU Institutional Leader by Fulbright
14 - “Fast Track” Classes Begin Jan. 27
07 - Board of Regents Special Announcement
06 - Bank Mobile Ace Award

December 2019

05 - TSU, Lamar State College Orange Create Transfer Agreement
04 - AT&T Foundation SOS Donation

November 2019

28 - TSU Alumna Delivered Commencement Address
27 - TSU Band Opens Up for Megan Thee Stallion
18 - TSU Regents Announcement
08 - Just Mercy Film Screening
08 - First–Generation College Celebration
07 - Spring Registration
05 - MLK 2020 Birthday Celebration

October 2019

16 - Monterey Jazz Festival
07 - 2019 Homecoming Week
07 - Linda Toyota
04 - KTSU2 Radio Drama debuts Friday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m
02 - Rap and Ride
02 - TSU Alumnus Jacquita Johnson to Share Peace Corp Experience During Roundtable

September 2019

13 - Harrison Richmond
11 - Kendrick Davis
11 - Tamerras Leonard

August 2019

22 - Campus Parking Updates
19 - UH and TSU to be Early Voting Locations in November 2019 Election
13 - Houston Universities Team up to Boost Minorities in Academia
05 - Texas Southern University Royal Court
05 - Texas Southern University National Alumni Association Held its 2019 Alumni Convention

July 2019

21 - Democratic Candidates Debate Information
17 - Joan R.M. Bullock Named Dean of Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL)

June 2019

24 - Texas Southern University and METRO Introduce the Region’s First Shared Autonomous Shuttle
24 - Texas Southern University Hosts Thurgood Marshall College Fund Fleischer HBCU Scholars Program
16 - Texas Southern to celebrate Dr. Freeman’s 100th birthday
15 - Texas Southern University President Selected as a Conference Honorary Co-Chair
14 - Dr. Teresa McKinney named Vice President of Student Services
13 - TSU announces new academic leaders for five colleges, schools
05 - Autonomous Vehicle Debuted on June 3
05 - School of Communications Interim Dean Named as a fellow in the Institute for Diverse Leadership in Journalism and Communication

May 2019

17 - Electronic transcript requests now available for students and alumni
14 - TSU Partners with Crowley Independent School Distict
14 - Texas Southern to recognize James Prince with Honorary Degree
14 - Students visit KHOU Channel 11 Studios in Houston
14 - TSU HOSA Dominates State Conference
14 - Retirees Recognized at Annual Retirement Celebration
14 - Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hosts Pre-Ramadan Potluck
14 - Wilson Receives Lifetime Achievement Recognition
08 - Hasan K. Mack announced as the new Chairman of the TSU Board of Regents
07 - Angela Rye to Deliver Texas Southern University’s Commencement Address
03 - Tiger Awards/State of the University Recap
02 - Texas Southern University Raises $1.2 Million at Annual Maroon & Gray Affair

April 2019

19 - TSU will be closed on Friday, May 10
15 - TSU Alumnus Earns "Men of Vision Award" in NYC
15 - TMSL Law and Law Student Bar Association Host Movie Screening
10 - TSU Music Students Victorious in Singing Competition
02 - House Judiciary Committee Oversight

March 2019

30 - Texas Southern University to host community policing workshop
25 - Texas Southern University investor rating elevated to ‘positive’; Second rating upgrade since 2017 affirmed by Moody’s Investors Service
20 - Community input still requested for Cleburne Street improvements
17 - Texas Southern University's Debate Team Wins 2019 HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship
12 - KTSU2 Launch Day
11 - Thomas F. Freeman Honors College Luncheon
10 - Kevin Granger Named Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

January 2019

29 - Dr. Austin A. Lane Appointed to Texas Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees
14 - TSU Students Visit the McGovern Medical School
12 - Dr. Brian Perez performs in World Premiere of “Eulerian Circles”
09 - Thurgood Marshall School of Law Graduate Lands Job

October 2018

24 - Rep. Zerwas delivers coin toss for Tiger football

August 2018

30 - Texas Southern University receives $5.1 million grant for cancer research
29 - Thurgood Marshall School of Law Makes Progress Toward Full ABA Standards Compliance
27 - Fast Track to Graduation (FTG) Program
27 - KTSU Radio, 90.9 Adds to Line-Up and Programming
20 - TSU recognized by Tree Campus USA®
16 - TSU baseball heads to NCAA tourney

July 2018

31 - Mayor Turner honors TSU Debate Team
31 - Computer Science team develops ‘Roll Call’ app to track attendance
31 - Former Miss TSU named Miss Black U.S. Ambassador for D.C.
30 - Ford Fund launches 2016 HBCU community challenge

June 2018

29 - AKAs hold bench dedication, #ThinkHBCU check presentation at TSU
28 - AACSB reaffirms Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern
26 - KTSU moves up in national ranking
24 - Art student exhibit set to open June 30 at University Museum
22 - Texas Southern signs MOU with Tarrant County College
18 - Governor Abbott appoints TSU law school alumnus to 93rd District Court

May 2018

15 - TSU baseball heads to NCAA tourney

April 2018

18 - TSU dean, police chief honored as city's 'most influential' of 2017 by Houston Woman magazine
14 - Beyoncé gives scholarship dollars to TSU
12 - TSU, Rice, other Universities Join New Digital Initiative
11 - Roland Martin to deliver TSU Commencement address

March 2018

26 - Tamron Hall to deliver the keynote address, En Vogue to perform at Maroon and Gray Affair
20 - TSU increases critical community partnerships
19 - TSU breaks ground on a new Library Learning Center
16 - Drs. Freeman, Henderson recognized as 'history makers' during mayoral event
15 - TSU Tigers to face Xavier Musketeers in NCAA Tournament
15 - Debate Team Wins International Competition
13 - Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner announce $30 million project to repair streets in the TSU-UH corridor

February 2018

14 - Texas Southern University Partners with Comcast to Provide Xfinity On Campus to Students
13 - TSU recognized by national online learning body
12 - TSU’s Debate Team claims first HBCU championship
11 - State delivers insurance check to TSU for hurricane repairs
09 - Drs. Freeman, Henderson recognized as 'history makers' during mayoral event
07 - TSU recognizes Black History Month with celebration

January 2018

27 - Dr. Bobby Wilson Receives Lifetime Mentor Award
26 - TSU's Office of Continuing Education launches the Atty. Ricky Anderson Entertainment Law Inst.
25 - Filmmaker Stanley Nelson visits TSU to screen new documentary
24 - Dr. Bullard ranked among top urban planning professors
23 - TSU's Office of Continuing Education launches the Atty. Ricky Anderson Entertainment Law Inst.
22 - TSU introduces new Center for Justice Research

December 2017

20 - President and Mrs. Lane host second annual holiday celebration
16 - Gospel superstar Yolanda Adams praises TSU students for finishing in address
15 - TSU to create specialized academic support software
14 - TSU Basketball set to be broadcast on AT and T Sports Network Southwest
11 - Doctoral student experiments SOAR at NASA
04 - Gospel superstar, TSU alumna Yolanda Adams to serve as Winter Commencement speaker

November 2017

30 - Former TSU athlete and coach inducted into SWAC Hall of Fame
30 - Houston mayor tosses pre-game coin at TSU vs. PVU Labor Day Classic football game
29 - TSU students complete holiday food drives
20 - Earl Carl Institute celebrates 25 years of service
17 - Collier receives 2017 ELC Scholarship
16 - Jesse H Jones School of Business announces new partnership
10 - TSU partners with the U.S Coast Guard
08 - Texas Transportation Hall of Honor to induct former TSU professor
07 - SAFETY MESSAGE FROM CHIEF YOUNG
02 - Gary Bledsoe named TMSL interim dean
02 - Dr. Kendall Harris tapped to lead TSU academic affairs

October 2017

26 - JHJ preparing for annual teaching conference, October 26-27
20 - TSU commemorated 90th anniversary with Homecoming celebration
16 - TSU welcomes new deans to lead School of Communication and Freeman Honors College
10 - Statement on non-sanctioned University event
10 - Tony Wyllie inducted into NBCAHOF
09 - "The Dawn of a New Reign"
06 - Links chapter open HBCU initiative at TSU
05 - President Lane leads panel on HBCUs in Texas
02 - Dr. Freeman receives Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Award

September 2017

15 - TSU celebrating 90 years of education and service with a 12-month slate of events
15 - State delivers insurance check to TSU for hurricane repairs
07 - Scholarship fund receives major donation from Rockets star
04 - SELF Cares salutes TSU first responders
01 - Melinda Spaulding named VP of University Advancement

August 2017

23 - TSU is now home to NAACP official archives
09 - Moody's revises TSU's outlook to stable, affirms Baa3 rating
04 - SOS participants gearing up for Fall 2017
03 - Dr. Wardlaw receives top museum award
02 - Fifth Ward Film Festival coming to the DeLuxe Theater

July 2017

20 - TSU National Alumni Convention coming to New Orleans July 20-23
14 - TSU, H-GAC begin transportation internship program
13 - TSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars earns Certified Gold Star status
12 - Outstanding Faculty Recognized
11 - TSU’s 70th SGA Administration sworn into office
07 - TSU students take the lead in summer internships
05 - TSU announces partnership with KIPP
04 - TSU announces new Urban Research Center
03 - Freshman Seminar returns as a graduation requirement

May 2017

15 - Two future Tigers awarded Music Doing Good Scholarships
10 - TSU recognized by national online learning body
09 - TSU Athletics shines in a new era with big wins
09 - Texas Southern celebrates Spring Commencement
08 - Professor awarded Pitt biology fellowship
02 - Maroon & Gray Affair recognizes outstanding students and alumni
02 - Dallas High Schools filled with future Tigers
01 - A Letter to Athletic Season Ticket Holders

April 2017

05 - Research Week winners announced

March 2017

08 - TSU expands online learning capability with new high-performance network service

February 2017

20 - TSU awarded $3.3 million grant from the Kellogg Foundation

December 2016

12 - TSU sees major boost in completion rates
09 - Houston Mayor inspired TSU students to excel in commencement address
02 - Huewitt named new Chief Financial Officer

November 2016

25 - TSU, HCCS partner for student success
09 - Curry seated on national real estate council
04 - Kirk Whalum returns for new radio show, annual Gospel concert
04 - New TSU president earns high marks from students, alums for moves to reenergize campus life

October 2016

22 - Homecoming message from President Lane
20 - Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis visits TSU
20 - Reserve spots now for the Grand Tiger Parade
19 - Homecoming renews its bond as a family affair in the community
19 - TSU Faculty News and Notes
17 - Until 20 documentary premiers October 20
14 - KTSU joins in community voter registration event
14 - JHJ students take top honors in Phillips 66 competition
14 - TSU has a notable presence at new NMAAHC in D.C.
10 - TSU's epic Homecoming 2016 only days away, purchase your tickets today
08 - TSU observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 2016

23 - TSU’s Grand Tiger Parade comes home
21 - Texas Southern University announces personnel changes
17 - Freshman class urged to “Run Your Own Race”
08 - Ford Fund launches 2016 HBCU community challenge
08 - TSU statement on drug free schools and campus

August 2016

31 - Students win first place in International Business Competition
27 - TSU Homecoming plans are underway
24 - Freshmen move in to University Towers
18 - Lighting project will improve campus safety
17 - TSU White House HBCU All-Stars named
17 - TSU ranks in top 100 for available student scholarship
12 - TSU athletic teams set to start 2016 season
11 - TSU introduces new SOS initiative
10 - TSU Phonathon planned

July 2016

15 - Agreement creates TSU, Lone Star academic partnership
15 - Brock appointed as new Student Regent
14 - Wearable Art competition pays tribute to iconic TSU artist and alumnus Kermit Oliver
01 - STEM camp gives boys coding, mobile app skills
01 - Former Miss TSU named Miss Black U.S. Ambassador for D.C.

June 2016

17 - Pappas delivers major donation to Texas Southern University
03 - Texas Southern University Mourns Passing of Muhammad Ali

May 2016

25 - Procurement training sessions now available
25 - JHJ banquet recognizes top students, faculty
25 - Honor students celebrated during annual convocation ceremony
20 - Airmen of Note to perform free concert
19 - Presidential Search Committee submits names for next president
18 - Verizon Kicks Off STEM Partnership with TSU
18 - Gospel legend Kim Burrell to debut new radio show June 5 on KTSU-FM 90.9
14 - Affiliation agreement signed with Harris County
13 - New Financial Aid Welcome Center Planned
12 - 1,074 degrees awarded at Spring Commencement
11 - COPHS awarded NACDS Foundation Scholarship
11 - Important Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines
10 - Dr. Austin Lane named sole finalist for president
05 - KTSU Radio, 90.9 Adds to Line-Up and Programming
04 - First-of-its-kind program exposes minority boys to STEM
03 - Students Lead KTSU-FM Open House

April 2016

21 - Former Regent to become Mayor of DeSoto
08 - Classes canceled April 27 for Honors Day Convocation Ceremony
06 - TSU set to participate in NCAA Final Four events, Ocean of Soul ready
05 - TSU grad named Duncanville ISD superintendent

March 2016

30 - Veteran music industry leader becomes new KTSU GM
29 - John Singleton and Cuba Gooding Jr. visit campus
25 - Biology student excels during NASA internship
23 - Yvette Barker named new Housing Director
16 - TSU Presidential Search Committee announced by Board Chairman Derrick Mitchell; Regent Oliver Bell will lead
09 - TSU Foundation adds new members, raises $105,000
07 - TSU Doctor of Pharmacy program earns continued accreditation
04 - Jesse H. Jones announces Fulbright Scholar recipient
03 - Rooms To Go opens new Student Excellence Center, Dr. Frankie T. Jones Sr. - Awards scholarship, promises enhanced partnerships with University

February 2016

18 - Barbara Jordan honored on her birthday with interactive exhibit

January 2016

15 - TSU addresses dating violence in upcoming seminar
08 - Houston Civil Rights Movement pioneer and TSU alumna Holly Hogrobrooks passes
08 - TSU Theater pays tribute to the Blues Feb. 26-27
08 - Eva Pickens Named VP for University Advancement
07 - TSU College of Education Recognized
06 - Author of “The Butler” coming to TSU
04 - TSU Alum, El Franco Lee Passes
Last updated: 09/25/2018