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Langston University Cooperative Extension and Outreach Program makes plans to expand services to 48 Oklahoma counties in 2026

LANGSTON, Okla.––Thanks to the efforts of the Oklahoma Legislature to fully match Langston University’s Evans-Allen federal funding, the LU Cooperative Extension and Outreach Program (CEOP) is preparing to expand its services to two new counties while increasing its program offerings in counties it already serves. With the additions of Woodward and Johnston Counties, CEOP will offer extension programs in 48 ...
Published 08/20/2025 READ MORE

American R&B band Con Funk Shun to perform at Langston University’s 20th Annual President’s Scholarship Gala

The R&B funk icon group Con Funk Shun will perform at Langston University’s 20th Annual President’s Scholarship Gala on October 10 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 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 08/11/2025 READ MORE
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A Message from the Division of Operations: Major Facilities Improvements Underway

As we transition into the new academic year, we are excited to share the progress our Division of Operations has made throughout the summer to enhance our campus facilities. With a relentless focus on improvement and modernization, our team has been working tirelessly to overcome many of the most critical infrastructure challenges and ensure that our students, faculty, and staff ...
Published 07/31/2025 READ MORE
J'Taelii Heath stands by poster with research data on it.

Setting the Bar: J’Taelii Heath strives to carve her own path in research and life

(This story was originally published in ‘E Roar | Vol. 2 Issue 4 on June 13, 2025) By Ellie Melero, Media Relations Specialist; Jet Turner, Assistant Director of Communications After almost two weeks of rain, the sun shone bright above W.E. Anderson Stadium as the Langston University Class of 2025 processed onto the football field for the 125th Commencement Ceremony, ...
Published 07/03/2025 READ MORE
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Langston University business students rank Top 1% nationally on Peregrine Business Exam

Graduating seniors from the Langston University School of Business (LUSB) scored in the 99th percentile nationally on the rigorous Peregrine Outbound Business Exam, outperforming more than 83,000 students across the United States. The LUSB Class of 2025 posted an average score of 80.13% on the exam, far outperforming the national average of 61.34% and putting their scores in the Top ...
Published 07/01/2025 READ MORE

From Theory to Practice: Langston University Celebrates 25th Annual Research Day

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar | Vol. 2 Issue 4 in June 2025) By Jet Turner, Assistant Director of Communications Langston University held its 25th Annual Research Day on April 18, 2025. Research Day includes various disciplines, majors and students. Whether you are a biology or chemistry student, psychology student or even a computer science student, you ...
Published 06/30/2025 READ MORE