Texas Southern University has appointed Dr. Jennifer H. Stephens as Vice President for Marketing and Communications, following approval by the Board of Regents at its Standing Meeting on October 16, 2025.

Dr. Jennifer H. Stephens

Dr. Stephens brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in higher education, specializing in strategic communications, branding, marketing, digital engagement, crisis management, and change leadership. She joins Texas Southern from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette , a Carnegie R1 research institution, where she served as Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing and chief communications and marketing officer.

During her tenure at UL Lafayette, Dr. Stephens led initiatives that enhanced the university’s national visibili

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