Langston University

08/26/2026

LU Marching Pride Band Director Mark Gordon stopped by the studio to talk to us about the great things that Band has in the works this season! Tune into Lion Talk to learn more about Band Camp and the upcoming competition season! Lion Talk is available wherever you get podcasts

In this episode, you'll also hear from

🎙️ Brooke Blakely, the 2026-27 Student Ambassadors Chair, who talked with us about the Student Leadership Institute and Lion Camp
🎙️ Tremar Ivey, a senior plant systems and sustainability major who spent the summer on campus doing aquaponics research

08/21/2026

Last Friday, a group of Langston University faculty and staff had the opportunity to put on a small graduation celebration at the Dick Conner Correctional Center in Hominy for nine students who graduated from LU's Second Chance Pell Program.

“It was truly a special day,” said Dr. Alonzo Peterson, LU’s Vice President for Academic Affairs. “You could see what the moment meant not only to the graduates, but also to their families and loved ones, as well as our faculty and staff who have worked with these students along the way.”

Learn more about the celebration and the Second Chance Pell Program 📖 ⬇️

Prentice Ponds II fought back tears as he shook hands with Dr. Alonzo Peterson. An inmate at Dick Conner Correctional Center (DCCC), Ponds never thought he could go to college.

08/14/2026

As a Carnegie designated Research College/University, Langston University has so many opportunities for students of all levels to get involved in research! Take it from Tremar Ivey, one of our undergraduate student researchers who has been involved with research since his freshman year and who has won awards at professional conferences for his work. Listen to the latest episode of Lion Talk to learn more about Ivey's research and his experiences as a student researcher at LU! Lion Talk is available wherever you get podcasts

In this episode, you'll also hear from

🎙️ Brooke Blakely, the 2026-27 Student Ambassadors Chair, who talked with us about the Student Leadership Institute and Lion Camp
🎙️ LU Marching Pride Band Director Mark Gordon, who talked with us about Band Camp and all the things coming down the line for LUMP

08/13/2026

The deadline to enroll for Fall 2026 is TOMORROW, Friday, Aug. 14. Talk to an advisor to enroll by calling 405-466-3503 or email [email protected]

08/12/2026

Attention, Oklahoma high school students! Did you know that you can get a head start on your college degree while you're still in high school? Langston University offers concurrent enrollment courses for high school students for just $100 per person! We offer a variety of general education and introductory major courses so you can earn college credit for a fraction of the cost. Save time and money on your degree with LU Concurrent Enrollment! Learn more at https://langston.edu/concurrent-enrollment

08/10/2026

Parade registration for the 2026 Homecoming Parade is officially open! Be a part of The Legacy Continues and join the parade! The parade is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, on the Langston Campus. For more information and to register, visit https://langston.edu/homecoming

08/07/2026

Lions, you have one week left to take advantage of the raised the bursar balance threshold to enroll this semester! Returning students can to enroll for Fall 2026 with bursar balances at or below $1,000 until Aug. 14. Don't put finishing your degree on hold, now's your chance to Press Play On Your Degree and Enroll Today! Call 405-466-3503 or email [email protected] to talk to an advisor and enroll.

08/05/2026

We’re proud of our student athletes and our athletics programs! Way to represent Langston University with Lion Pride! Langston Sports

08/05/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Keep roaring!

MAJOR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
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FOR 100% LICENSURE EXAM PASSAGE!!!!

We are the LIONS!🦁

08/05/2026

Ticket sales for the 21st Annual President's Scholarship Gala are NOW OPEN! You can purchase tickets at https://langston.edu/gala. Join us for the premier event of the year and help support student scholarships!