Rebuilding the Legacy, Empowering the Future: The LUSB Transformation You Can See
April 8, 2025
As the Dean of Langston University’s School of Business, I’m not just casting a vision—I’m putting in the work. When I arrived, the school hadn’t had a permanent dean in nearly 3 years. Yes, we had legacy. We had talent. But we needed a clear vision and strategy.
So, I launched a Capital Improvement Campaign rooted in the Nehemiah Strategy—rebuilding the walls, restoring our mission, and renewing hope for our students. This is not a campaign about dreams. It’s about visible, tangible results.
In a time where anti-DEI sentiment and economic hardship are discouraging our most vulnerable students, I want to be clear: Langston University is a place of belonging. Over 70% of our students are first-generation and on financial aid. They don’t come from privilege, but they leave us prepared, polished, and purpose-driven.
As Dean, I believe in leading by example. That’s why I’ve already committed to investing $2,000 of my own personal funds this year to support our students and the School of Business. This is more than a job—it’s a calling. My giving reflects my belief in our students, our mission, and the bright future we’re building together.
But we can’t do this alone. We desire more alum engagement. We need your time. Invest in our students.
📖 “Let us rise and build.” — Nehemiah 2:18
10 Ways You Can SEE Your Investment Make a Difference:
1. Put Your Name on the Future
🏛️ Naming Rights for the School of Business
You can leave a lasting legacy that students will encounter every day. Imagine your name—forever tied to excellence and impact.
2. Build the Virtual Reality Career Lab
💡 $100K Innovation Space
We aim to design a cutting-edge VR classroom that simulates interviews, presentations, and global business scenarios. This will be a game-changer for career readiness.
3. Upgrade Our Technology to Compete
🖥️ Smart Classrooms & Modern Learning Tools
Today’s business students must be tech-savvy to thrive. Your support can help us upgrade outdated classrooms with smartboards, video conferencing systems, mobile workstations, and collaborative tech. This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s how we compete in a global digital economy.
4. Adopt-A-Classroom
📚 Sponsor a course (AI, finance, marketing) by funding materials, cases, and projects. You’ll be giving students the very tools of their trade.
5. Invest in Faculty Innovation
🧠 Mini-Grants for Teaching Excellence
Empower faculty to develop simulations, create new curricula, or launch student research initiatives. Your gift will fund breakthroughs.
6. Sponsor Student Success Kits
🎓 Internship & Professional Kits
Provide students with suits, business cards, and etiquette training to enter professional spaces with confidence.
7. Fund Internship Experiences
💼 Launch Careers with Your Dollars
Some students turn down internships because they can’t afford unpaid work. Your support makes opportunity possible.
8. Celebrate Our Culture
🎉 Sponsor Langston Events
From “Boots on the Ground” to “Donuts with the Dean,” fund the events that connect students to joy, tradition, and each other.
9. Support the Rebuilding of Black Towns
🏘️ Student-Led Community Projects
We’re reviving Oklahoma’s historic Black towns with the help of student talent. Your name can be attached to revitalization and legacy.
10. Mentor and Leave a Legacy
🤝 Be a Mentor, Not Just a Donor
We invite alums, HBCU graduates, and professionals from all backgrounds to mentor our students. Teach what textbooks can’t—character, kindness, leadership, and grit.
Additionally, here are other ways to make a difference today:
- Sponsor a student.
- Partner with us as a mentor.
- Support a new classroom.
- Tell your company about Langston Business.
- Invest in our future.
Email me at daryl.green@langston.edu or donate today to our school of business:
Let’s build the next generation of world-changing business leaders—together.
🧡 Final Word from Dean Green:
I know what it’s like to come from humble beginnings and still achieve great success. That’s why I fight for these students. I’m not just asking for a donation—I’m offering an invitation. Join me. Let’s build something together that you can see, touch, and point to with pride.
