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Board approves agreements with healthcare providers to assist with safe return to campuses amid COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Bakari Garvey, third-year Law Center student, installed as 2019-2020 student member.
Southern University System Board holds April meeting virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 28, 2020
Board approves special grading policies, personnel appointments and more.
South African Ambassador honored at March meeting of Board of Supervisors
March 22, 2019
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors at its March meeting honored retiring South African Ambassador Mninwa J. Mahlangu for his years of service in the U.S. and connection to Southern University. The ambassador delivered the spring 2017 commencement address at Southern University Baton Rouge. He received an honorary doctorate during the ceremony.
Board of Supervisors approves key personnel decisions; new online academic programs announced
March 01, 2019
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors today held committee meetings and full board meeting on Feb. 21-22 at Southern University Shreveport. In one of its first actions, the Board approved the extension of the contract of Dawson Odums, head football coach at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Southern University System Board Installs New Chair, Members
January 11, 2019
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors today convened for its first meeting of the new year at Southern University Baton Rouge. Atty. Domoine D. Rutledge and the Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr. were installed as the new chair and vice chair, respectively.
Southern University System Board approves Centers of Excellence in cybersecurity, federal procurement
October 26, 2018
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors today approved a memorandum of understanding to develop two Centers of Excellence — one in cybersecurity training and certification, and one in federal procurement services. The MOU is between the Southern University System and the Southern University Foundation Enterprise partners to develop, operate and manage the two programs under the Southern University Center for Corporate Strategy Solutions, or SUCCESS.
Southern University alumni 'come home' to Baton Rouge for biennial conference
July 12, 2018
The Southern University Alumni Federation will hold its biennial conference July 19-22 in Baton Rouge. The Federation, which includes thousands of members across the nation and abroad, is hosting several events that celebrate tradition, innovation and achievement.

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