Texas Southern University has partnered with the Houston Health Department (HHD) to make three vaccines – including the meningitis vaccine that is required for students under the age of 22 who live on campus – available free of charge to new and returning students. In addition to meningitis, the flu […]
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Brittney Griner’s detention and basketball’s gender pay gap
Basketball star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February, when vape cartridges containing hashish oil were allegedly found in her luggage. “The reality is, she’s over there because of a gender issue — pay inequity,” said Nneka Ogwumike, the head of the WNBA players union, in an interview […]
Read MoreHouston Texans, TSU Announce Partnership
The Houston Texans and Texas Southern University announced a two-year partnership that will positively impact the Houston community by creating opportunities for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. The partnership was announced at a reception honoring Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith at the TSU Library Learning Center. […]
Read MoreTSU, Southwest Airlines announce career pathway partnership
Texas Southern University (TSU) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced TSU as a university partner – and the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – in the airline’s First Officer recruitment program: Destination 225°. On a compass, 225° is the southwest directional heading, and the carrier developed Destination […]
Read MoreAmanda Edwards announces run for Houston mayor
After an unsuccessful senate run, she will look to succeed Mayor Sylvester Turner in next year’s election. “As a native Houstonian, attorney, and former at-large Houston city council member, I know firsthand the challenges our residents have faced from crime and flooding to an unprecedented pandemic,” Edwards said in her […]
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