Texas Southern University, Public university in Houston, United States.
Texas Southern University is a public institution of higher learning in central Houston, Texas. The grounds include lecture halls, laboratories, dormitories, and athletic facilities spanning several city blocks.
The institution opened in 1947 as Texas State University for Negroes to provide academic education for Black students. The current name was adopted in 1951, following recognition as a full university.
The campus hosts a gallery displaying works by African American artists, open during public exhibitions. The university's debate team ranks among the most successful in the United States and regularly hosts competitions.
The campus is reachable by several bus lines and a nearby metro station within walking distance. Visitor parking is located on the southern side of the campus near the administration building.
The music school trained several notable jazz musicians, including members of well-known American ensembles. The library preserves a collection of historical documents on the civil rights movement in Texas.
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