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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
the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi pose together in front of their donation to the career closet

The Brothers of The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. donate to Langston University’s Career Closet

by Gerard Lewis, Public Relations Intern The Brothers of The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ,Inc., collaborated with Alexandria Wright, Director of Career and Professional Development, to donate professional men’s business wear to the Langston University Career Closet. Wright reached out to Dr. Andre Washington, Associate Professor and Rehabilitation Counselor and Executive Director at the LU-OKC Campus, and informed him that ...
Published 02/27/2026 READ MORE