TSU Legacy
Sharing the history of Texas Southern University š Independently run by TSU graduate and journalist Amber Land
09/15/2026
Before Texas Southern University had a campus, it called Jack Yates High School home.
Beginning in 1927, Houston Colored Junior College, which would eventually become Texas Southern University, held evening classes Jack Yates High School
These evening classes provided higher education and training opportunities for Black Houstonians at a time when access to college education was limited. By 1934, it was renamed Houston College for Negroes. As enrollment grew, so did the need for a campus of its own.
With support from Houstonās Black community and local donors, the college secured 53 acres in Houstonās Third Ward and built its first building: the T.M. Fairchild Building.
The Fairchild Building still stands on TSUās campus today.
08/17/2026
Meet Hyland Stuart. He was the first student to enroll at Texas State University for Negroes, now Texas Southern University.
Stuart stood in line for two hours and more than 2,000 students followed him to the registration tables. Classes began one week later.
He died in 2013 at 83 years old.
TSU Proud!
*CORRECTION: Yearbook records shows his last name as Stewart. After some research, his correct last name appears to be Stuart.
Photo Source: The Tiger Yearbook, 1948.
05/10/2026
Happy Motherās Day to every mom who prayed, sacrificed, and helped their child reach this moment. ā¤ļø
05/10/2026
TSU grads really showed OUT with the grad pics this year šš„ Congrats Class of 2026!
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05/08/2026
TSU Class of 1977. š Hereās what happened that year:
ā¢ Star Wars was first released
ā¢ The Jacksons released their album Goinā Places
ā¢ Jimmy Carter was sworn in as president
ā¢ Home computers entered the market
ā¢ The TSU basketball team won first national championship in school history
ā¢ Elvis Presley died
Photo credit: Tiger Yearbook, 1977.
05/08/2026
On graduation day, we celebrate you, Tyler. As the Class of 2026 walks across the stage, theyāll carry you with them. You worked hard for this moment. This is your day too. ššļø
Tyler DeāShon Seastrunkļæ½
Bachelor of Arts in English
Texas Southern University
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On November 15, 1950, a group of Texas Southern University women chartered the Gamma Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha became the first sorority established for Black college women at a time when they were excluded from white spaces.
The nine founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha set a national standard for scholarship, service, and sisterhood.
Their legacy took root at TSU through the Gamma Psi Chapter and continues to inspire each new generation of young women to step forward with pride, service, and sisterhood.
Happy Foundersā Day! š©·š
01/14/2026
Texas Southern University students chartered the Delta Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on March 9, 1949
Founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, the sorority is rooted in the principles of service, sisterhood, scholarship, and social action.
These values continue to guide its legacy and impact of the sorority.
Happy founders day Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. šŗšŗšŗ
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