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10/19/2026

🚨 TIGERS, WE HEARD Y’ALL WANTED MORE AND MORE, SO HERE IT IS! 👀🔥

🎤 THE HEADLINER IS HERE! R&B SUPERSTAR JOE is taking the stage at The Ultimate Tailgate Experience for to close out the night with a show you won’t want to miss! 🐅🎶🔥

Get ready to sing every word as we bring the vibes to 3100 Cleburne for ! 🎶❤️‍🔥

Y’all asked for MORE, and we delivered! But wait… 👀 WE STILL HAVE ONE MORE ARTIST TO ANNOUNCE! 🤯🔥 Stay locked in, Tiger Nation. We’re not done yet!

📍 The Yard | Texas Southern University
📅 October 24
⏰ Concert kicks off at 5 p.m.

10/19/2026

Tigers, make some noise! 🔥🐅

Nationally syndicated radio personality, celebrity DJ, producer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author DJ Envy is joining us as an official host for Texas Southern University Homecoming 2026! 🎤

As co-host of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 and a proud Hampton University alumnus, DJ Envy is an influential voice in hip-hop culture. Now, he’s bringing that signature energy from the airwaves to the Yard to help make one for the history books! 🚀

🐅 MISSION 99: The Final Ascent to 100

10/18/2026

🚨 TIGER NATION, THE LINEUP JUST GOT BIGGER! 🐅🔥

🎤 Fat Pimp is the NEXT artist announced for The Ultimate Tailgate Experience at ! 💥

And here’s a little Tiger history for you: his hit “Rack Daddy” was written right here on campus during his time as a student! 🐅🎶

Performances at Freshman Rock the House, Hump Days, and other campus events helped propel Fat Pimp toward stardom, fueled by the support and enthusiasm of his fellow students. Now, we’re bringing that Tiger-made talent BACK HOME for ! 🔥

📍 The Yard | Texas Southern University
📅 October 24
🎶 Concert kicks off at 5 p.m.

More artists dropping soon! 👀 Stay locked in!

10/18/2026

Excellence in achievement, leadership in action! 🐅 Texas Southern University proudly welcomes alumnus Aulston Taylor ’03, President and CEO of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, as the Grand Marshal of the 99th Texas Southern Homecoming Parade!

A graduate of TSU’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business, Taylor continues to champion educational excellence and opportunity. Under his leadership, St. Augustine has invested $21 million in campus improvements and is advancing a $30 million capital campaign to expand opportunities for the next generation of young men.

Taylor has been a steadfast supporter of his alma mater. In 2025, he established the $25,000 Wilson-Taylor Purple Knight Scholarship Fund to support incoming freshman male students from St. Augustine High School attending TSU. The scholarship further exemplifies Taylor’s longstanding commitment to expanding educational opportunities for the next generation of Tigers.

The enduring connection between the two institutions is reflected in the 34 St. Aug Purple Knights currently enrolled at Texas Southern University.

His partnership with the University also includes hosting President James W. Crawford III for a tour of St. Augustine’s campus, participating in several Presidential Tiger Chats, and joining President Crawford at multiple stops during his 2024 nationwide Tiger Tour in the President’s first year of leadership.

From 3100 Cleburne to the halls of St. Augustine in New Orleans, Taylor exemplifies the power of educational leadership, service, and the enduring Tiger spirit. Join us in welcoming our Grand Marshal home!

📍 | Mission 99 Parade
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 8:30 a.m.
🐅 Parade route begins at the corner of Tierwester and Cleburne streets.

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

🚨 TIGER NATION, IT’S ALMOST GO TIME! 🐅🏈🔥

Call your crew, text the group chat, and bring EVERYBODY you know! We’re taking over for as the Tigers face off against Southern for our 99th Homecoming! 💥

🎟️ GET YOUR GAME TICKETS NOW at tsu.edu/homecoming!

And 👀 the NEXT artist for The Ultimate Tailgate Experience drops SOON! 🎤🔥 Stay locked in because is just getting started!

📅 October 24 | 🏈 TSU vs. Southern
⏰ Kickoff at 2 p.m. | Reliant Stadium

10/17/2026

Tigers, we’re not “Just Friends”, we’re family! Celebrate 99 years of Texas Southern University with , , and a live performance by and special guests. Bring your “B.U.D.D.Y.” and get a little “Halfcrazy” on the dance floor! 🐯🎤

🗓 Thurs, Oct 22 • 7–10PM
📍 The Recreation Center
🎟 $19, food and drinks included

Admission is complimentary for 1927 Giving Society members who have paid the annual fee. Proceeds support TSU initiatives.

Register here: https://buff.ly/vnWkhVN

10/16/2026

🚨 TIGERS, THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE EXPERIENCE LINEUP REVEAL STARTS NOW! 🚨

🎤 Where the Country Girls at?!! 🤠🔥 Tonio Armani is the FIRST artist announced for The Ultimate Tailgate Experience for !

And trust us, this is only the beginning! 👀 More artists dropping soon, so stay locked in!

📍 The Yard | Texas Southern University
🎶 The Ultimate Tailgate Experience Concert kicks off at 5 p.m.
📅 October 24

10/16/2026

🚀 The official Homecoming Event Calendar is HERE! 🐯

Tiger Nation, the countdown is on, and the excitement is just getting started!

📅 Students: Your Spirit Week schedule and event lineup were sent you via email!

🎤 The Ultimate Tailgate Experience: Artist announcements will be rolling out throughout the weekend

🔥 Yard Fest: The lineup will be revealed at Midnight Breakfast on Monday evening!

Your mission starts here. Make TSU.edu/homecoming your official information hub for all things !

The final ascent to 100 starts NOW! 🚀

10/15/2026

Before we take flight and fully shift into Homecoming mode, Texas Southern University pauses to mourn the passing of Marquise McGee, a cherished member of the Tiger family.

As we remember Marquise, we honor the life he was building, the promise he carried, and the impact he made within our university community.

We extend our deepest condolences to Marquise’s family, friends, classmates, professors, and all who knew and loved him. During this difficult time, we encourage members of the TSU community to lean on one another and seek support when needed.

Counseling resources are available through the TSU University Counseling Center (UCC), located inside the University Health Center at 4110 Tierwester St., Houston, TX 77004. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling 713-313-7804. For after-hours emergencies, please contact the After-Hours Crisis Number at 713-313-7863.

May Marquise’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. We hope his loved ones find comfort in the memories they shared, the lives he touched, and the love that surrounds them.

As we enter Homecoming Week, a time of community, tradition, and celebration, we pause to remember the Tigers who are no longer with us but will forever hold a place in our hearts and be present in spirit at 3100 Cleburne.

May God and our dearly departed Tigers continue to watch over and protect our university community.

Forever a Tiger. Forever in our hearts.

10/14/2026

🛰️Meanwhile, at Texas Southern Mission Control…

FINAL PREPARATION SEQUENCE: ACTIVATED.

All systems are GO. The countdown is ON. Tigers, prepare for launch as we begin MISSION 99: The Final Ascent to 100.

Homecoming takes flight October 18–24! Get your game day tickets and more information about homecoming at tsu.edu/homecoming

Stay tuned, we have A LOT more in store.

10/14/2026

🚀 TIGERS, IT’S TIME TO COME HOME!

We’re on MISSION 99: THE FINAL ASCENT TO 100! Join us for Texas Southern University’s 99th Homecoming as the Texas Southern Tigers take on Southern University at Reliant Stadium! 🏈

You also DO NOT want to miss the epic showdown between the world-renowned Texas Southern Ocean of Soul vs. Southern’s Human Jukebox.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Kickoff at 2 p.m.
📍 Reliant Stadium

🎟️ TIGERS, SECURE YOUR SEATS NOW! Don’t just hear about it. BE THERE! Get your tickets at @ tsu.edu/homecoming!

ONE LAST HOMECOMING BEFORE 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ACHIEVEMENT! 🚀

10/10/2026

Today, we celebrate YOU, Tigers! 🎉🐅

Nearly half of Texas Southern’s full-time undergraduate students earned academic honors last semester! Today’s Rush the Field celebration put the spotlight on our President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor Roll honorees, giving them their moment to shine on the field.

Excellence in Achievement is the STANDARD at TSU! Keep raising the bar, Tigers! ❤️

10/08/2026

Nearly half of Texas Southern’s full-time undergraduate students earned academic honors last semester!!

President’s List. Dean’s List. Honor Roll. Excellence in Achievement is the STANDARD at TSU! 🎓🐅

This Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m., our distinguished Tigers will wear their academic honors shirts and medals as they rush the field during halftime!

🏆 BEST PIC CONTEST

Tigers, we want to see your best pics in your shirts and medals! Show off your shirt, medal, and Tiger pride for a chance to win!

🥇 1st Place: $100 Gift Card
🥈 2nd Place: $50 Gift Card
🥉 3rd Place: $25 Gift Card

Contest Rules: Post your best pic wearing your academic honors shirt and medal, use , and tag for a chance to win!

We’re of you, Tigers!

The standard is not rising. It’s Texas Southern.

10/07/2026

A story decades in the making is coming to the screen!

Texas Southern University and its School of Communication are proud to announce the official trailer for Paragraphs of a Paige, a new hybrid biographical short film chronicling the life and legacy of Dr. Roderick "Rod" Paige. The film traces his journey from his upbringing in segregated Mississippi and his tenure at Texas Southern University to becoming the first African American U.S. Secretary of Education.

Directed by Emmy® and NAACP Image Award® nominated filmmaker Isaac Yowman, the film brings Paige’s story to life through scripted performances, historical reenactments, and poetic storytelling. NAACP Image Award nominee Woody McClain portrays Paige during a defining chapter of his life, alongside Broadway actor Shawn Hamilton and Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles.

TSU’s School of Communication played an integral role in bringing this story to the screen, with filming taking place on various campus locations, student production support, and hands-on collaboration coordinated by Assistant Professor and film producer Vincent M. Powell.

As a treasured part of Texas Southern's history, Dr. Paige’s journey from coach and educator to U.S. Secretary of Education is a legacy the University was proud to help bring to life.

🎬 WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER and read the full article here: https://texassouthernnews.com/9-11-recreated-new-film-revisits-the-classroom-where-america-changed-forever/

10/06/2026

This Saturday at W.W. Thorne Staidum we’re honoring some of our brightest Tigers! Those on the President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor Roll will rush the field to be recognized during halftime! 🎓

Join us as we celebrate these students' hard work, dedication, and excellence in academic achievement.

Let’s show what it means to be , on the field and in the classroom!

Shirt and Medallion pickup will be sent via email!

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Tigers!

The Mission 99 Homecoming Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m.this year at the corner of Tierwester and Cleburne St! The parade will conclude at the corner of Wheeler Ave. and Ennis St.

Want to be part of the parade? Registration is still open for slabs, car clubs, bands, dance teams, and more!

Sign up now here: https://www.jotform.com/form/262024281278051

10/01/2026

Texas Southern University mourns the passing of Ezekiel Frazier, a cherished member of the Tiger family.

As we remember Ezekiel, we honor the life he was building, the promise he carried, and the place he held within our university community.

We extend our deepest condolences to Ezekiel’s family, friends, classmates, professors, and all who knew and loved him. During this difficult time, we encourage members of the Texas Southern community to lean on one another and seek support when needed.

Resources are available through the TSU University Counseling Center (UCC), located inside the University Health Center at 4110 Tierwester St., Houston, TX 77004. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by calling 713-313-7804. For after-hours emergencies, please contact the After-Hours Crisis Number at 713-313-7863.

May Ezekiel’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. Texas Southern University hopes his loved ones find comfort in the memories shared, the lives he touched, and the love that surrounds them.

Forever a Tiger. 🤍🐅

09/30/2026

Congratulations to THEE LEGEND! 🐎✨

Esteemed Texas Southern University alumna C/O ’21 Megan “Thee Stallion” Pete graces the cover of Marie Claire’s 2026 Legends Issue. The special September issue celebrates 25 influential artists, activists and free thinkers that are reshaping culture.

In her feature, Thee Stallion gets candid about her experience on Broadway, the vision behind her upcoming album ACT III, her passion for reading, and what’s next.

Another major moment for one of our own. We’re always of you Megan!

09/29/2026

THIS WEEK IN TSU HISTORY: Setting the Record Straight on “Neck” 🎶

42 years ago this week, the Ocean of Soul unleashed its arrangement of "Neck" from the stands during the 1984 TSU vs. Southern game.

For decades, there has been debate over who played “Neck” first. So, we did the research. Here’s the timeline so our community can go into those friendly HBCU band debates fully informed:

• Late SEPTEMBER 1984: The stands debut vs. Southern
• NOVEMBER 3, 1984: The field debut vs. Jackson State (featured in this footage)
From there, history was made.

Today, “Neck” is a staple of HBCU marching band culture across the nation. While the origins are often debated and incorrectly cited, Ocean of Soul holds the credit as the first marching band to perform “Neck” as a full band arrangement.

We want to hear from the people who were there. Ocean of Soul and TSU alumni who remember 1984: drop your memories and stories in the comments. Who remembers how it really happened?

Special shoutout to Ronald B. Thornton for preserving this moment in Texas Southern history through his VHS collection.

This is TSU history. And the story is still being told.