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Presidential Investiture ceremony set for April 30
Livestream available for those unable to attend
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Texas Southern University will formally swear in 13th President, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, as part of the Investiture ceremony on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 9 a.m. The investiture, which will be held in Sawyer Auditorium, is typically held within a president’s first year in office, representing a significant milestone in the life of Texas Southern University, as it is one of the oldest traditions in academia. President Crumpton-Young’s Investiture honors TSU’s academic tradition, celebrating its institutional history and symbolizing a new era of transformation in the life of the University.
For those unable to attend the Investiture, there will be a livestream of the ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Please log on here to watch the ceremony.
Albert H. Myres, chair of the TSU Board of Regents, is the presiding officer during the ceremony. There will be special greetings from elected officials, including U.S. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee, Al Green, and Sylvia Garcia, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. TSU faculty, staff, students and alumni will be represented during the investiture. Other special guests who will provide personal reflections on President Crumpton-Young include:
- Honorable Raumesh Akbari, Senator, Tennessee Assembly
- Delphine Caudle Wharton, Senior Vice President, Private Client Service, City National Bank of Florida
- Paula Harris, Executive Director, Houston Astros Foundation
- Dr. Howard G. Adams, former Director, GEM Foundation
- Dr. Glenda Glover, President, Tennessee State University
- Dr. Rhonda R. Franklin, McKnight Presidential Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
TSU Regents (Honorable Marc C. Carter and Honorable Carolyn Baker Hurley) will administer the oath of office. Chairman Myres, Regent Carter, and Dr. Lillian B. Poats, Acting Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, will present President Crumpton-Young with the Presidential Medallion, also known as the Chain of Office.
Delegates representing other universities, including the presidents of Alcorn State University (Dr. Felecia M. Nave), Prairie View A&M University (Dr. Ruth J. Simmons), Savannah State University (Ms. Kimberly Ballard-Washington), St. Philip’s College (Dr. Adena Williams Loston), and University of Houston-Clear Lake (Dr. Loren Blanchard), are expected to attend.
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Inaugural President's Tiger Ball sponsors committed to transforming student lives
Not too late to purchase a raffle ticket!
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With a sold out grand ballroom at the George R. Brown Convention Center for this Saturday's 1st annual President's Tiger Ball, Texas Southern University would like to thank the many sponsors who are committed to working with President Crumpton-Young and the University to transform student lives.
This week, we highlight the eight "Transformation" sponsors who donated at the $100,000 level. These include:
- TDECU
- Nikki & Benny Agosto, Jr.
- JPMorgan Chase
- Houston Texans
- Houston Astros Foundation
- CenterPoint Energy
- Antoinette M. Jackson, Esq.
- Shell
"Our Transformation sponsors represent the broad appeal that Texas Southern University and its students have in the community," said Melinda Spaulding, vice president of University Advancement. "On behalf of our students, who will benefit from the generosity of these partners, we thank them for their dedication to TSU, and we look foward to working together to transform lives."
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While the Tiger Ball is sold out, there are still plenty of raffle tickets available for purchase. The raffle offers an opportunity to win a free car generously donated by Bayway Auto Group. |
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Mister and Miss Texas Southern, Montgomery Morris and Mariah Campbell, appeared in a short video promoting the car raffle.
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Seven new scholars commit to Thomas F. Freeman Honors College on Academic Signing Day |
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The Thomas F. Freeman Honors College hosted its annual Academic Signing Day Friday, April 29. This event featured graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into the Honors College for the 2022-2023 academic school year. The students participated in a ceremonial signing of admission papers and were presented a ceremonial check representing their four-year scholarship to TSU.
Academic Signing Day is a way to highlight these scholars who have decided to continue their education at TSU as Freeman Scholars. The honorees represent a variety of majors: Biology, Health Administration, and Administration of Justice.
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Tiger Preview Days succeed in bringing new Tigers into the fold |
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Hundreds of future Tigers took part in the final TSU Tiger Preview Day. These preview days are ideal for admitted students and their parents to visit the campus to learn more about TSU’s academic programs and campus life.
During their visits, the students were able to take tours of the campus, learn about the enrollment process, and meet current students to begin their journey to Tigerland.
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“This year nearly 500 students attended one of our two Preview Days, making this year one of our most successful yet,” said Assistant President for Student Enrollment Success Dr. Brian Armstrong. “TSU is excited to welcome these future Tigers to campus. We’re excited to see how they will thrive academically and socially when they arrive, as well how they will contribute to campus life and TSU’s future success.”
In addition to campus tours, Tiger Preview Day included sessions on financial aid, scholarship and housing options. Students also had the opportunity to interact with members of the University’s leadership team and have fun with Tex the Tiger.
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"TSU in the News" snapshot: |
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Dr. Robert Bullard quoted in articles about people of color being harmed by pesticides (April 18-19):
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Dr. Terence Fontaine provides expertise regarding concern over pilot fatigue (April 20):
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TSU Aviation Science/Professional Pilot program featured (April 21):
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TSU, Verizon, and Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity partner for entrepreneurship (April 13-21):
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TSU mentioned in article on the requirement of standardized test scores by Texas universities (April 25):
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TSU TMSL professor quoted in article on homicide rates during pandemic (April 23):
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HBCU funding push led by State Rep. Jarvis Johnson (April 23):
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TSU men's, women's golf teams pull off sweep at SWAC tournament (April 20):
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Faculty members publish article on how to get hired during a pandemic |
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Dr. Rochelle Parks-Yancy, professor of management, and Dr. Delonia Cooley, professor of marketing, have co-written an article, "‘How do I get hired?’ Early Career Individuals’ Employment Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic" that has been accepted for publication in the May 2022 edition of the Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counseling.
The article examines the employment strategies of people in their early career stage who lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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10th annual Tiger Camp registration underway |
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The Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness is set to host its annual Tiger CAMPus Rec summer camp in June and July.
The summer camp has reached a new milestone, celebrating 10 years of Tiger Camp. It is an activities camp geared toward keeping youth active and away from their electronic devices.
The camp dates are from June 6-July 29. Campers can reserve their spot today by submitting a camp application and placing payment in-person or visiting our website. Faculty and staff may utilize payroll deduction forms, which must be submitted by May 15 (restrictions may apply).
The Open House for the summer camps is June 2, at 6:30 p.m., with the camp session dates as follows:
Session 1 June 6-10
Session 2 June 13-17
Session 3 June 20-24
Session 4 June 27-July 1
Session 5 July 5-8 (No Camp on July 4th)
Session 6 July 11-15
Session 7 July 18-22
Session 8 July 25-29
Age Groups:
Group 1 5-8 (Crazy Cubs)
Group 2 9-11 (Raging Tigers)
Group 3 12-14 (Sabers)
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TSU musicians featured in McGraw Hill's HBCU Virtual Concert series |
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On Tuesday, April 26, the McGraw Hill Publishing company featured the TSU Department of Music in its HBCU Virtual Concert series. This series broadcasts the talents of selected HBCU music ensembles, including Jackson State, Alcorn, State and Southern University, worldwide via its website.
The TSU Concert Chorale, University Orchestra, and Opera Workshop ensembles performed an hour-long program at the KTSU recording studio, specifically featuring works that showcased the eclectic and innovative nature of TSU's Music Department. Students involved in these ensembles were interviewed and spoke highly of choosing TSU’s to hone their multi-genre skills and build their professional techniques amongst a family environment of “people who looked just like them.” Audience reviews applauded these students for their “brilliant” talents and “setting the bar” for all upcoming performances.
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Earlie Hudnall honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Houston Art League |
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Longtime TSU photographer and alumnus (class of '68) Earlie Hudnall was recently honored by the Art League Houston (ALH) for his lifetime of work.
Hudnall, who retired from TSU in 2019, earned the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in the category of Visual Arts from AHL.
Vicki Meek, Texas Artist of the Year in 2021 and a member of the selection committee for 2022, said this about Hudnall: "Earlie Hudnall is at the top of the list, having maintained a career for decades documenting Black Houston along with other topics related to the city. His rich compositions are never simple, as his eye for capturing interesting textures, movements, and human interactions is highly sophisticated. There is no better recipient for the 2022 Texas Lifetime Achievement Award than Earlie Hudnall. He has stayed in the game for more than 50 years, mentoring younger artists along the way, and producing work that stays relevant and fresh.”
Read more about the 2022 AHL Awards here.
Photo by Ray Carrington.
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Art alumna named as Emerging Leader by American Institute for Conservation |
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LaStarsha McGarity, who earned her B.A. in Fine Arts from TSU in 2013, will receive the Emerging Leader Award for her outstanding service to the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) and the conservation discipline. Currently, McGarity is the Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Objects Conservation at the National Gallery of Art, and a current PhD student in the University of Delaware Preservation Studies Program.
She will be celebrated at the AIC Annual Awards Presentation on Saturday, May 14, 2022, during the organization's 50th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California.
Read more about McGarity and AIC here.
Photo courtesy of AIC.
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Men's, women's golf teams earn SWAC championship |
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The Texas Southern women's golf team claimed its second conference title in program history last week following the final round of the 2022 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Golf Championship at The Refuge Golf Club.
The Lady Tigers posted a team total of 936 (311-308-317) to win by 30 shots. Freshman Dili Sitanonth was the Women's Golf Tournament Low-Medalist, SWAC Women's Golf Freshman of the Year Low Medalist and also earned All-SWAC First Team Honors after posting a total 230 (77-77-76). Freshman Kennedi Lee placed second following her 7-over final round with a 232 (76-77-79) total.
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Meanwhile, the TSU men's golf team, in a much tighter battle, fought through the final round to claim its 2022 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Golf Championship. Only 20 shots separated first through fifth place as TSU won by three shots over second place Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The women's team competed this week at the Women's National Collegiate Tournament in Georgia, placing third overall. For more information on Texas Southern University Men's and Women's Golf, visit tsusports.com or follow on Twitter (@TXSOTigers), Instagram (@TXSUGolf), and like on Facebook.
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Annual All-Sports Banquet honors TSU student-athletes |
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The TSU Department of Athletics held its annual All-Sports Student-Athlete Banquet Wednesday evening at the Ballroom at Bayou Place in downtown Houston.
For the first time since 2019, nearly 400 student-athletes, department staff, special guests, TSU administrators and members of the TSU Board of Regents gathered in a formal setting to celebrate the student-athletes’ achievements from the 2021-22 academic year. Some of the highlights from Wednesday’s affair included the annual Graduation & Sash Ceremony, which preceded the banquet, and remarks from TSU President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young and Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger.
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The Department of Athletics also takes the term 'student-athlete' seriously as a total of 127 student-athletes were honored for earning a spot on the Dean’s List. The department also announced that Joirdon Karl Nicholas (pictured above with President Crumpton-Young and Kevin Granger) of men’s basketball and Phylan Perkins of women’s track & field as the 2021-22 President’s Award Winners. The award is presented to the top overall male and female student-athlete at TSU that has made significant contributions in their respective sport(s), community, and classroom. |
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TSU COVID Prevention Center: |
JPMorgan Chase - Houston Diversity Day: |
College of Science, Engineering & Technology: |
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Student Academic Support Services & Royal Court: |
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