SOC Quarterly Magazine

ABBOTT ORDERS TEXAS COLLEGES TO KEEP TUITION FROZEN
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◾️State expands financial aid while pushing to extend tuition freeze beyond 2027.
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Greg Abbott has directed all Texas public colleges and universities to freeze undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2026–2027 academic year. Backed by hundreds of millions in state funding and expanded financial aid, the move aims to ease student costs as Abbott prepares to work with lawmakers to extend the tuition freeze into future years.

Texas Southern University announces the departure of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Johnny Jones, who will be returning to his alma mater, Louisiana State University, to continue his distinguished coaching career as an assistant coach.

Coach Jones spent eight seasons at the helm of Texas Southern’s basketball program, becoming the 3rd winningest coach in the program's history.

Read the full announcement here: https://texassouthernnews.com/texas-southern-university-announces-departure-of-head-mens-basketball-coach-johnny-jones/

Commencement Update! There are now two ceremonies.

The 9:00 a.m. ceremony will include the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and the College of Education.

The 2:00 p.m. ceremony will include the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences, College of Transdisciplinary Studies, School of Communication, Joan M. LaFleur College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

More details regarding the increased ticket allotment and graduation speakers will be shared in the coming days. Go Tigers!

The time has come again! Don’t miss the most exciting event of the year, Texas Southern University’s Tiger Ball, presented by the TSU Foundation! Last year, more than 60 students received scholarships to support their education from funds raised at the Tiger Ball!

Join alumni, students, faculty, elected officials, and community leaders for an unforgettable night highlighting the importance of committing to the future of Texas Southern University.

There’s still time to get a ticket and explore sponsorships! Learn more: https://give.tsu.edu/event/2026-tsu-foundation-tiger-ball/e741679

“…And we have a winner!”
Congratulations to all of the nominees. Your future is bright!

Awards include:
Outstanding Videography
Outstanding Editing
Outstanding Producer
Outstanding Writing
Best of Show 2026

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RECAP: STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Location: MLK 104

Coordinator: Doris Childress, M.A.
Visiting Instructor, School of Communication, Texas Southern University

HAPPENING NOW: COMM WEEK DAY 5 — MEDIA FILM FESTIVAL
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◾️Live scenes from CommWeek at the School of Communication, Texas Southern University, where creativity, storytelling, and student innovation take center stage. From powerful student films to dynamic audience engagement, today’s showcase reflects the next generation of media voices shaping culture and conversation.