Category: News
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Water outages persist; the solution is complicated
If you talk to students at Langston about problems they face, you’ll likely hear about the water. Michael Prather, a current student, shared his experience with the most recent water outage. “I work off campus so whenever I wake up and notice I must use a water bottle to brush my teeth [it] is upsetting.”…
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Langston starts first Ignite chapter in Oklahoma
Ignite is a brand-new organization that has joined Langston’s campus. Ignite is a movement of young women and allies who are ready and eager to engage their communities in civic service but also have the desire to oversee the next generation of leaders. Langston University is the first Oklahoma Ignite chapter and this is the…
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Enrollment Declines in Spring 2023 Semester
Comparing enrollment from fall to spring in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, there was a 20% decrease in returning students.
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Lankford visits Langston City Hall; Horn Says He Has No Community Presence
On Friday, Oct 28, republican Sen. James Lankford visited Langston city hall to hear citizens voice their community issues. Lankford referred to the visit as an official meeting rather than a campaign stop; he was later re-elected to office on Nov 8. Residents discussed zip code issues, road repair and the water system. “We have…
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Langston University School of Business Alumni Create New Scholarship
School of business alumni have created a new scholarship for Langston students: the James and Thelma Wallace Scholarship. This fund benefits students by increasing their chances of remaining in school, graduating on time and focusing on their studies. Langston University 1977 graduate Lukata Lawrence explained, “The scholarship can be used toward the student’s expenses such…
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Students Have Concerns with Food Provided at the Cafe
Students at Langston University expressed some dissatisfaction with the meal choices available in the cafeteria housed in the campus student success center during the semester Fall 2022. As the café was still under construction, a takeout option was available for Langston University students at the beginning of the semester. Langston University had a soft opening…
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The Monkeypox Virus: What Students Need to Know to Stay Safe
There have been 68 cases of Monkeypox in Oklahoma as of now and it’s slowly on the rise. “Monkeypox is a rash illness caused by the monkeypox virus,’’ according to the Center for Disease Control. Spreading of the virus is usually through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has monkeypox. It can also be spread through…
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SSS Trio Offers Help; Here’s What Is Available To You
SSS TRIO is a program that can be found at Langston University as well as across the country. SSS TRIO is a federal-based program that offers Student Support Services (SSS) under The Department of Education. In the past, Langston University received over a million dollars to help fund this program in support of those from…
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Newly Renovated SSC Now Open To Students
During SGA Week, Langston University launched a soft opening for its cafeteria on September 30th. Before the soft opening, the main dining area was closed since Spring 2022. Students grabbed their food in a grab-and-go line with limited food options to choose from: the main line, pizza station, grill and vegan options. Following the soft…
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A Change in Langston University’s Enrollment Management
Langston University is making a one-stop shop for enrollment-related student services. The departments of recruitment, admissions & outreach, academic advisement and financial aid will now fall under one umbrella for enrollment services. This change is geared towards increasing the number of students enrolled each year. Heath Burge, head of the recruitment, admissions & outreach, academic…