Category: News
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“Out of order” elevators call for review of university ADA policies
You arrive to your building for class with a broken leg, carrying all your textbooks you need for the day, only to find the elevator with an ‘Out of Order’ sign taped to the door. So, you proceed to walk up three flights of stairs with crutches to your classroom only to find the building’s…
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LUPD under new management: What should you expect?
Joshua Busby, the Dean of Students for Langston University, recently revealed in a meeting with the SGA Senate that the Langston University Police Department (LUPD) is now umbrellaed under the Office of Student Affairs. This change became effective in July, a call former President Kent Smith made before his retirement. Traditionally LUPD has been under…
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White House uncovers mass underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
Secretaries of the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that the State of Oklahoma has gone decades underfunding millions from Langston University, its only Historically Black College and University. On Tuesday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt received a letter from USDE Miguel Cardona and USDA Tom Vilsack highlighting that Oklahoma’s only HBCU has…
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Students respond to Ralph Yarl shooting with words and actions
On April 13th Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old black teen, was shot twice on the front porch of 84-year-old white homeowner Andrew Lester in Kansas City, Missouri. Yarl was shot in the head and the arm after accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell. He was trying to pick up his younger brothers from a friend’s house when he…
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Lions President retires to become owner of a Chick-fil-A
On April 4th, Dr. Kent J. Smith announced that he will be retiring as President of Langston University after the conclusion of the Spring 2023 semester. Smith has worked in education for 30 years and was Langston University’s 16th president, serving in the position for 11 years. After retirement he plans to further his career…
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HEERF funds arrive too late for senior deadlines
On March 23, a message sent through email from President Smith announced the clearance of $4.3 million in student balances for students enrolled in the Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 semesters through the support of the HEERF Award. Receiving this award was a great opportunity for students to continue their education without financial…
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Students advocate at Oklahoma State Capitol
Advocacy Day is a yearly event in which individuals and groups gather at their state’s capitol to advocate for legislative policies and issues that affect lives. It is an opportunity for citizens to meet with elected officials and share concerns, experiences and views on important topics related to advocacy. This year, the all-day event was…
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Quiz Bowl team competes for National Championship
Langston University’s Quiz Bowl team is competing in Los Angeles, California, for a 32-team Honda Campus All-Star National Championship Tournament. Quiz bowl is an academic competition based on different varieties of knowledge. Multiple teams compete in head-to-head trivia questions and have the chance to not only showcase their intellectual skills but also have a chance…
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Town of Langston to pave roads; plant trees
Resources and work opportunities needed in the city limits of Langston, Oklahoma, are underway to begin development. The Langston Planning and Economic Development Group, consisting of Mary Boyles, Charlene Meeks, Patrick Franks, Charles Membula and Diane Sims came together to make a difference amongst the Langston community. Bringing resources to the community for the…
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“The price of a paper and a handshake withheld my degree.”
On May 6, the senior class of ‘23 will have graduate and move on to the next chapter of becoming alumni of Langston University. Graduation is a significant milestone in a graduating senior’s academic career, but after finishing coursework requirements, completing internships, and remaining committed to graduating, some students still face the reality of ineligibility…