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Two OMRF Langston Scholars

Summer in the Lab: Langston University students complete internships with OMRF

(This story was originally published in 'E Roar Digital Magazine | Vol. 3 Issue 5 on Sept. 11, 2026) Three Langston University students returned to campus this fall after a summer in the lab, resulting in greater confidence and a deeper understanding of biomedical research. Shania Blythe, Jasiah Heck and Nojua Malone completed eight-week internships at the Oklahoma Medical Research ...
Published 10/07/2026 READ MORE
President's Cabinet left to right Joshua Busby, Diana Lasswell, Theresa Powell, Ruth Ray Jackson, Alonzo Peterson, Lindsey Hunter, and Mark Rasor

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
Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson smiling in blue academic regalia in front of an LU branded podium

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
21st annual president's Scholarship Gala talent announcement: Chante Moore

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
headshots of Diana Lasswell, Lindsey Hunter and Mark Rasor

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