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Langston University employees, alumnae honored at 14th annual Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame

Langston University employees and alumnae were honored at the Fourteenth Annual Ceremony and Banquet of the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 26. The honorees included recent Langston University retiree Dr. John K. Coleman, alumna Mrs. Carolyn Gay Harris, alumna Dr. Jolly Henderson Meadows, and former Langston University professor Dr, Melvin B. Tolson, who was honored ...

Published 10/08/2025 READ MORE

Paying it forward: Langston University alumnus dedicates career to helping Oklahoma farmers

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar | Vol. 2 Issue 5 on Sept. 12, 2025) by Ellie Melero It takes a lot to be a successful agribusinessman. From hard, physical labor to the complexities of proper natural resource management, there’s more to it than most people would think, and no one knows that better than Cleaon Bradford. A ...

Published 10/05/2025 READ MORE

Thanking Our Platinum Sponsors – 20th Annual President’s Scholarship Gala

Langston University presents the 20th Annual President’s Scholarship Gala on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This highly anticipated event is co-hosted by multimedia entrepreneur Sheryl Underwood and features amazing performances by talented artists and the opportunity to support Oklahoma’s HBCU. The university’s hallmark event is made possible through the support and generosity of ...

Published 10/03/2025 READ MORE

The Keeper of Keepers: LU Honeybee Extension Supports Oklahoma Bees and Farmers

(This story was originally published in ‘E Roar | Volume 2 Issue 5 on Sept. 12, 2025) By Jet Turner As dusk turns to dark, the last of us buzz our way back into the hive to rest for the night. This time, the doors close behind us. Unusual, but not an issue. We settle into our honeycombs for the ...

Published 10/02/2025 READ MORE

Keep Dreaming: Langston University Cooperative Extension partners with Tulsa Dream Center to bring STEM opportunities to Tulsa children

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar | Volume 2 Issue 5 on Sept. 12, 2025) by Ellie Melero It was a bright and clear Tuesday morning, and Tulsa was just starting to heat up under Oklahoma’s unforgiving summer sun. In the north part of the city, cars drove with their windows down and people walked on sunbaked concrete ...

Published 09/24/2025 READ MORE

Pastures and Progress: Josie Throckmorton’s Journey to Shape the Future of Agriculture

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar | Vol. 2 Issue 5 on Sept. 12, 2025) by Jet Turner The morning sunrise bleeds orange and blue hues as its light crests over the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Its rays reach through her bedroom curtains as the rooster crows, but Josie Throckmorton isn’t focused on the noise; she is ...

Published 09/17/2025 READ MORE

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