We Are The VANGUARD.

Learn More About Region V

        Our Geographical Zones    

Region V, is comprised of chapters and members that are located in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, United Mexican States (excluding the Baja Region), Central America Region, The Dominican Republic, Republic of Zimbabwe as well as the Southern Africa Region. 


All of which have vibrant NSBE chapters.


Region V is home to several of the top colleges and universities in the Midwest and Southern United States. Some include Louisiana Tech University, Prairie View A&M, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, University of Houston, University of Iowa, University of Missouri, and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to name a few.

   Our Zone Structure   

Region V Membership Is Split Into Five Zones As Shown Below. 

Intl Zones

Why Are We, The Vanguard Region

    The Vanguard    

A Group Of People Leading The Way In New Developments Or Ideas.

    Setting The Standard For Others To Follow    

  • The Region to create our FIRST NATIONAL CHANT #OneSociety

  • 1st Region to establish Regional Scholarships 

  • 1st Region to host the National Leadership Conference (NLC)

  • 1st Strategic Planning and Research Conference (Professionals- Basis for now PDC)

  • 1st to have Spring Regional Conferences (SRC)

  • Creation of Technical Outreach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.)

  • Creation of ‘A Walk for Education’ (AWFE) at the University of Houston


Learn More About NSBE

In addition to chapters around the United States and internationally, NSBE offers college students a sweeping and diverse collection of resources to expand their skills, network, and horizons. 

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