Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young

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Army awards Texas Southern University $10 million for defense engineering program

As of September 2026: Leads TSU during the FORGE award and program launch

The Department of the Army recorded a $10 million award to Texas Southern University on Aug 19, 2026. The money funds FORGE — Future-Oriented Readiness Through Growth in Engineering and Logistics — an effort to expand the HBCU's engineering and logistics programs, with work starting Aug 24.

Updated Sep 10