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Langston University announces executive leadership realignment, creation of new divisions, President’s Cabinet

Langston University is excited to announce a new administrative realignment intended to strengthen the university’s leadership structure and better support the university’s mission following approval by its Board of Regents on Friday. During the regular meeting of the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents on Sept. 11, Langston University received formal approval for an administrative realignment that includes the creation of ...

Published 09/14/2026 READ MORE

President Jackson reaffirms Langston University’s commitment to leadership, service during annual State of the University address

Leadership, service and impact were the main themes of President Ruth Ray Jackson’s State of the University address during Langston University’s Opening Convocation Ceremony on Thursday. Addressing the gathered students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests, Dr. Jackson charged the LU community to be leaders in the spaces they inhabit, both on and off campus. She remarked on Langston University’s long ...

Published 09/08/2026 READ MORE

Decorated R&B artist Chanté Moore to perform at Langston University’s 21st Annual President’s Scholarship Gala

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Chanté Moore will perform at Langston University’s 21st Annual President’s Scholarship Gala on Oct. 16 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The President’s Scholarship Gala is Langston University’s largest student scholarship fundraiser of the year. The highly anticipated event always features amazing performances from talented artists, and the LU President’s Scholarship Gala ...

Published 09/02/2026 READ MORE

Langston University hires three new vice presidents for fiscal affairs, strategic enrollment, institutional advancement

Langston University has hired three new vice presidents to fill out its administrative team, filling two vacant positions and adding one role to lead a newly formed division. The additions of these new roles will serve as a compliment to the existing executive team, which will constitute the President's Cabinet. Diana Lasswell is the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement. ...

Published 08/31/2026 READ MORE

Education for All: Nine inmates graduate from Langston University Second Chance Pell Program

by Ellie Melero Prentice Ponds II fought back tears as he shook hands with Dr. Alonzo Peterson. An inmate at Dick Conner Correctional Center (DCCC) in Hominy, Oklahoma, Ponds never thought he would have the opportunity to attend college. It was one of the many doors he assumed had been closed to him for good when he received a life ...

Published 08/21/2026 READ MORE

Langton University offers concurrent enrollment for Oklahoma high schoolers for $100

Langston University’s concurrent enrollment program offers Oklahoma high school students an opportunity to take college-level courses and earn college credit for only $100. Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors can begin working on their college degrees by taking classes through Langston University’s concurrent enrollment program this fall and spring. The program has a $100 flat fee per person per semester. ...

Published 08/13/2026 READ MORE

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