By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter https://www.instagram.com/charliekirk1776?igsh=dXgwMmpudG9sMXJu Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unleashed a wave of passionate dialogue and intense debate among students at Texas Southern University (TSU). Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during a public debate at Utah Valley University. The […]
By: Paris Blaylock On Sept. 9, campaign tables lined the Tiger Walk, decorated with snacks, pens, and sticky notes, as eager candidates reeled in their peers. The 2025–2026 school year has opened with a lively senate election season, as candidates and a newly created Health and Wellness Senator position draw students into campaigns focused on […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter HOUSTON, Texas — With over 360,000 Houston residents eligible for U.S. citizenship, Emgage Texas is committed to guiding them through the naturalization process and promoting full civic participation. Part of Emgage USA, a national nonprofit founded in 2006, Emgage Texas empowers Muslim Americans through civic engagement, leadership development, and political […]
By KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter “I don’t have a son, so I can’t speak to what it’s like to have a star football or basketball player,” she said, her voice steady with pride. “But my star is in the band.” — Dr. Kwanza Oliver, Band Mother On a golden August morning, Oliver set out from Atlanta, […]
“You’ve got to just let it work, let time and trust the process.” Dr. Moore-Terrell At a young age, Dr. Adrienne Moore-Terrell knew she wanted to attend an HBCU. (Historical Black College or University) Now, she is putting the writing on the walls as a Professor at Texas Southern University, 2x HBCU alumna, and founder […]
By Erin Slaughter “We are not stupid; we know what we are up against,” said Sandy Close, executive director of ACom (American Community Media). Sandy Close The media round table hosted on May 8th, by Houston Community Media, brought together nonprofit and community groups focused on helping individuals eligible for U.S. citizenship navigate the naturalization […]
By: Briannah Dilworth On Friday, April 11, Texas Southern University’s School of Communication students rolled out the red carpet to conclude International Communication Week with the student-led Red Carpet Media Mixer. With over 200 attendees, the event aimed to connect students with professionals across media industries to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and […]
By: Paris Blaylock Texas Southern University’s Research Week featured Damola Idowu, CEO of Toyz Electronics, who took the stage to educate, advocate, and encourage diversity in technology and AI. Idowu, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and engineer, implored the need to create pathways in STEM for minorities while sharing how he took the reigns himself. “In technology, […]
By Amber Land Nearly 75 years ago, Juanita Hamilton made history as the first Miss Texas Southern University [TSU]—an achievement that became a turning point for the institution and its students. Hamilton enrolled at TSU in 1948, under its former name of Texas State University for Negroes. Determined to set a new precedent, TSU students petitioned […]
By Erin Slaughter, KTSU2 multimedia journalist and director Texas Southern University (TSU) kicked off its Women’s History Month celebration on March 19 by honoring trailblazing women who have helped shape not only the legacy of the university but also the cultural and civic fabric of the greater Houston area. The President’s Lounge in the Sterling […]
