Category: 2026, May 6
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The Future of Farming: Agriculture Science’s Drone Project
In a collaboration between the department of engineering and computer science and the department of agriculture, Langston is developing drones for farming purposes. Josie Throckmorton is a senior agriculture science major and the head of the student team developing drones for farmers to use. The drones being developed are small and are meant to collect…
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Langston Lands Sam Kohnke to Lead Men’s Basketball Program
Langston University didn’t just make a hire — it made a statement. The Langston athletic department is set to hire Sam Kohnke as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program, replacing Coach Chris Wright. Bringing in a proven winner with experience across multiple NAIA programs, most recently at Sooner Athletic Conference rival Oklahoma…
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Langston Softball Team Returns to SAC Tournament
For the first time in eight years, the LU softball program secured a spot in the SAC tournament, marking a major milestone and a turning point for the team. What once felt out of reach has now become a reality, as this year’s team proved that their hard work and determination could not be ignored.…
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From Douglass to the Big Stage: Jaden Williams’ Strong Freshman Season
For freshman guard Jaden Williams, the transition from high school basketball to college basketball did not take long to make an impact — and by season’s end, he had proven himself on one of the biggest stages in the country. Williams arrived from Oklahoma City, where he built a standout résumé at Douglass High School…
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The Artist Coalition : Langstons Creative Outlet
The Langston University Artist Coalition is a fairly new organization that should be on everyone’s radar. It was founded by Deshawn Mosley II, a Sophomore Agriculture Business major, who was just a freshman at the time he decided to create this organization. The Artist Coalition focuses on beautifying the school and cultivating a community of…
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End of an Era: Chris Vincent Steps Away from Langston Women’s Basketball
After guiding Langston University women’s basketball through one of the most successful stretches in program history, head coach Chris Vincent is stepping down to accept the head coaching position at Purdue Northwest University in Westville, Illinois. Vincent’s departure marks the end of a transformative era for the Lady Lions, as his two-season tenure redefined expectations…
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New Engineering And Technology Robot To Help Farmers
The engineering and technology department at Langston University has made a new robot to help the agriculture department and farmers with their crops, gardens, vegetables and more. Previously the department has worked on about 17 drones to help farmers take pictures and scan their farms to see what they can do next with their garden.…
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From Nassau to New Beginnings: The Story of Jonell St. Fort
When you first meet Jonell “Porkchop” St Fort, his wide grin and contagious laugh are the first things you notice. He moves through Langston University’s campus with an energy that lights up every room, every hallway, every conversation. But behind that smile is a story of struggle, self-discovery, and perseverance. A story that started nearly…
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Column: The first Mayor’s Youth Council in Langston
One day I had a vision to create a youth-centered organization to bring the youth from all over to learn about local city government. On February 12, 2026, I founded the Mayor’s Youth Council for the city of Langston. I based this organization on one from the previous city I lived in, Horn Lake, Mississippi,…
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Here are the Langston Student Journalists who Won Awards in 2026
Each year, Langston University Broadcast Journalism students submit their work to the Oklahoma Broadcast Educator’s Association (OBEA) Competition in audio and video categories and to the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) Better Newspaper Competition in print journalism categories. In 2026, Langston University students took a total of seven statewide awards for their work in 2025. Langston…