Texas Southern University (TSU) is a public HBCU in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest and most extensive HBCUs in the country. The university is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities—High research activity”.
History
In 1927, the Houston Independent School District board established junior colleges for each race, as the state was segregated during this time. As a result, Houston Junior College and Houston Colored Junior College were created. In 1947, the Fiftieth Texas Legislature passed a bill that authorized and funded Texas State University for Negroes. It was the first state university in Houston and served African Americans. Eventually, Houston College moved to its present site that Hugh Roy Cullen donated.
Academics & Campus
The urban gated campus has more than 45 buildings in a 150-acre area, three miles southeast of Downtown Houston. TSU comprises 11 schools and colleges plus many scholastic and research programs. It offers 100+ bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Texas Southern is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, plus it is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. In addition, Carnegie Foundations classified the school as a “doctoral university with higher research activity”.
The total enrollment is 10,000 students, who have access to 80+ organizations. For instance, the Debate Team, Campus PALS, Hispanic Student Association, TSU Dance Company, Political Science Club, all nine organizations of the National Panhellenic Council, plus many others.
For more information, visit: www.tsu.edu. The campus is located at: 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
Athletics – Tigers
The sports teams participate in NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The Tigers athletic teams include:
Women: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball.
Men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, and track & field.
The baseball team has been back-to-back conference champions from the year 2016 to 2018. The softball team won their first and second SWAC conference championships in 2014 and 2015. They won the third championship two years later. Go Maroon & Gray!
Gifts
Wardrobe staples are a must for college students. For many students, it's important to look nice while still being comfortable. Campus Wardrobe helps you do just that. Of course, your friends can look good too with any of our officially licensed shirts, tanks, hoodies, and more!
Be sure to try our Alumni T-Shirt Collection for your next great fit. Everyone at the reunion will be asking where you got it!
