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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
Graphic depicting three LU founders with the words and details for the event.

Langston University to celebrate Founders Week with ceremony, celebrations

Langston University is set to celebrate 129 years since its founding with a week of ceremonies and celebrations in Langston and Tulsa. The events will include musical performances, the annual Founders Day Program and an Inaugural Founders Week Celebration Gala. The Langston University Department of Music will present The Chamber Collective musical performance on Tuesday, March 10. This collection of ...
Published 03/05/2026 READ MORE
Professor Ralph Grayson instructs computer science student Reginald Archibald

Programmed for Success: Langston University’s Computer Science Program boasts 100% job placement rate for graduates, 95% enrollment growth

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar Digital Magazine | Vol. 3 Issue 1) by Heleen Sheets Computer science is often ranked among the best college degrees in the United States, and U.S. News & World Report cites diverse career opportunities as one of the many benefits. Among STEM majors, a degree in computer science prepares students to thrive ...
Published 03/02/2026 READ MORE