Author: Edward Pettis
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The Law That Founded Langston University: The Second Morrill Act
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890, a landmark piece of legislation that forever changed the landscape of higher education in America. For Langston University, Oklahoma’s only historically black college and university (HBCU), the Act was the catalyst that made its founding possible. The original Morrill Act of 1862…
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Opinion: What If Langston University Played The University Of Oklahoma In Football?
On August 30th, 2025, Langston University played Grambling State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, in which they lost 55-7. For Langston, this game was an opportunity to go against a higher-division school and identify what aspects of their program need growth. Between depth, experience, physicality and execution, Grambling outmatched Langston and showcased their high-end talent. With…