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rehabilitation counseling students in class

Langston University Rehabilitation Counseling program ranked Top 10 in the nation, Top HBCU program

The Langston University Rehabilitation Counseling Program has been named one of the Top 10 rehabilitation counseling graduate programs and the Top HBCU program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Langston University rose 8 points in the rankings from 2025 to be named the tenth best program in the United States. Previously tied with Winston-Salem University, LU now ...
Published 04/19/2026 READ MORE
Chris Vincent crouches on the sidelines during a Langston University Women's Basketball game.

LU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Vincent Departs for Division II

Langston University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Vincent has accepted a position as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Purdue Northwest. A national search will be held to determine the next leader of Lady Lions basketball. Vincent came to Langston University as the Associate Head Coach of the men’s basketball team under Chris Wright in 2022, helping ...
Published 04/16/2026 READ MORE
Former Langston University Head Coach Chris Wright talks to his players in the locker room.

LU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Wright Departs for Division I Alabama State

Langston University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Wright has accepted a position as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division I program Alabama State University. A national search will be held to determine the next leader of Lion’s men’s basketball. "Coach Wright's impact on Langston University basketball has become legendary in just a few short years,” said Langston University ...
Published 04/10/2026 READ MORE
Students pose for a photo in a line in front of chemistry tables and equipment.

From Classroom to Community: Langston University Chemistry Students Gain Confidence Through Community Teaching

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar Digital Magazine | Vol. 3 Issue 2 on March 6, 2026) by Jet Turner For many years, Dr. Ryan Johnson and the Langston University Department of Chemistry have worked diligently to create service-learning and confidence-building programs in STEM fields for high school students. Dr. Johnson’s goal has always been to expand this ...
Published 04/07/2026 READ MORE
the first class of student ambassadors at Langston University in 2006

Tradition, Pride and Service: Student Ambassadors program shapes student experience at Langston University for 20 years

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar Digital Magazine | Vol. 3 Issue 2 on March 6, 2026) by Ellie Melero When Maya Offord arrived at Langston University as a freshman in Fall 2022, she was immediately greeted by a Student Ambassador. The Ambassador welcomed her to Dear Langston and helped her find her way to student check-in. There, ...
Published 03/27/2026 READ MORE
Blue and orange portrait of Bessie Coleman

The Woman Who Would Not Be Grounded

Bessie Coleman stepped onto the wheel of her Curtiss JN-4 biplane, often called her canary, and hopped into the cockpit. Word of Queen Bess’s performance had spread like wildfire. An audience had gathered in the pasture. The engine growled beneath her as the propeller spun quicker and quicker. Bessie eased her canary forward, the nose lifting quickly. Soon, she was ...
Published 03/16/2026 READ MORE
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