Faculty Highlights
Texas Southern University Division of Academic Affairs proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements & contributions of TSU faculty members. TSU faculty are trailblazers in their fields, dedicated to advancing knowledge, sparking innovation, and mentoring the next generation of scholars and professionals. From groundbreaking research & award-winning publications to exemplary teaching & community involvement, TSU faculty continue to redefine the boundaries of their disciplines. Here, you will discover a celebration of their accomplishments, including prestigious awards, honors, & collaborations with industry leaders. We are proud of the diverse talents and expertise within our faculty, and we invite you to explore the impactful work they are doing. Whether in the classroom, the lab, or beyond, our faculty are leaving a meaningful and indelible mark locally and globally.
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Scherrayn Phillip-Garcia Assistant Professor, Social Work
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Celebrating Dr. Scherrayn Phillip- Garcia: NCATS Training Program - Cohort 2 Program Stipend Award Recipient
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Faculty Highlights: Walter Champion Professor, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Professor Walter Champion – A Leader in Sports and Entertainment Law
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Faculty Highlights: Tong Wu Instructor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Office of the Provost
Tong Wu Publishes New Mathematics Textbook: Understand Mathematical Functions and Their Operations through Graphing
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Nancy Shepherd Assistant Professor, Health Service and Consumer Science
Office of the Provost
Honoring Dr. Nancy Shepherd: Championing Literacy and Community Engagement in Health Services and Consumer Sciences
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Faculty Highlights: Ashton Jones, Instructor of Music/ Director of Choral Activities
Office of the Provost
“Light Beyond Shadow”: Showcasing the University Choir’s Fall Concert Success
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, Professor of Art/University Museum Curator Department of Visual and Performing Arts, COLABS
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Honoring Dr. Alvia Wardlaw: Advancing the Legacy of TSU’s Artistic Heritage
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Brittany Slatton, Professor of Sociology
Office of the Provost
Dr. Brittany Slatton Publishes an article entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Women in the US”
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Cassandra Black, Assistant Professor, Voice Area Coordinator, Opera Workshop Director
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Dr. Cassandra Black – Sieglinde in Wagner’s Die Walküre, a performance with the renowned Siam Sinfonietta in Thailand
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Demetrios Kazakos Professor, COSET: Mathematical Sciences
Office of the Provost
Appointment as Editor-in-Chief of the WSEAS Journal: Transactions on Systems and Control
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Needha Boutte-Queen, Associate Provost Academic Affairs, Dr. Derrick Manns, Executive Director for Curriculum & Graduation Initiatives, Dr. Latisha Addison, Executive Director Financial Aid
Office of the Provost
Dr. Boutte-Queen, Dr. Manns and Dr. Addison have been awarded a Grant, totaling ~$740,000.
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Yi Qi, Professor and Department Chair, Transformation Studies
Office of the Provost
Dr. Yi Qi was honored with the Most Cited Paper Award by the International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology
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Faculty Highlights: Thomas Meloncon Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Behavioural Sciences/Visual Performing Arts
Office of the Provost
Thomas Meloncon, Associate Professor, honored with Internship Program at Fade to Black Arts Festival
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Faculty Highlights: Vicki Taylor and the Lit Languages Society
Office of the Provost
Honoring Vicki Taylor and The Lit Languages Society: Advancing Literacy and Community Engagement
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Faculty Highlights: Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts Debate, Coach and Director Thomas Freeman Center for Forensic Excellence, Adjunct Professor of Social Work
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Dr. Gloria Batiste-Roberts Debate Coach and Director Thomas Freeman Center for Forensic Excellence, Adjunct Professor of Social Work