Tag: Dr. Austin A. Lane

News Roundup

Texas Southern University President Placed on Administrative Leave

The president of Texas Southern University, a historically Black college in Houston, has been placed on administrative leave. The Board of Regents announced that Dr. Austin A. Lane is on leave with pay and that the chief financial officer, Kenneth Huewitt, will serve as interim president. It is unclear why Lane, the 12th president, was […]

January 12, 2020

News Roundup

Texas Southern to Host Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

Democratic presidential candidates will mix it up Sept. 12 and 13 in the party’s third set of primary debates, which are scheduled to take place at Texas Southern University’s Health & Physical Education Arena. The agreement between the historially Black university and ABC News – which is broadcasting the debate along with Univision – was […]

July 22, 2019

News Roundup

New Student-Run E-Radio Station to Be Launched at Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University has announced it will launch a new student-run, streaming radio station called KTSU2 or “The Voice”. “This will be a landmark day for TSU,” said TSU president Dr. Austin A. Lane. “KTSU2 meets students where they are – online and mobile. This project gives our students greater access to gain experience in […]

February 18, 2019

HBCUs

Beto O’Rourke Galvanizes Texas HBCU Students and Leaders

The U.S. Senate campaign of Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke has motivated students at HBCUs in Texas, resulting in thousands registering to vote, rallying for the right to vote on campus, and encouraging others to do the same.

October 21, 2018