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Southern moves closer to finalizing contract for Medical Marijuana Program
February 22, 2018
Baton Rouge, La. - Southern University is currently in the process of finalizing its contract with Lafayette based Advanced Biomedics, LLC as the University’s medical marijuana cultivation and production facility operator. Southern announced the selection of its medical marijuana cultivator in September, but was unable to finalize the contract due to protest.
A special message to Southern University supporters from SU System President Ray L. Belton
January 13, 2018
A special message to Southern University supporters from SU System President Ray L. Belton
A Holiday Greeting from SU System President-Chancellor Ray L. Belton
December 19, 2017
A Holiday Greeting from SU System President-Chancellor Ray L. Belton
SU Hurricane Nate update
October 07, 2017
The Southern University (SU) System and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness continue to monitor forecasts and weather announcements related to Hurricane Nate. An extended forecast includes possible Louisiana impact.

The SU Baton Rouge (SUBR) Athletic Department announced that kickoff for today's football game against Alabama A&M has been moved up to 1 p.m. at A.W. Mumford Stadium. As a result, the homecoming day party has been postponed.

SU System campuses accepting donations for Hurricane Harvey Relief
September 06, 2017
SU System campuses are accepting contributions to a special 2017 Texas Flood Fund established by the SU System Foundation.
Southern University Hurricane Harvey Relief
August 29, 2017
The Jaguar Nation extends prayers and well wishes for SU students, alumni, and all residents affected by Hurricane Harvey that came ashore in Texas last weekend and continues to generate inclement weather conditions for a vast area of citizens.
Tropical Storm Cindy Advisory
June 20, 2017
The Southern University System and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness are monitoring forecasts and weather announcements related to Tropical Storm Cindy in the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast track includes Louisiana with some wind, heavy rains, and possible flash flooding. Further strengthening is uncertain.
SU System Bulletin
May 04, 2017
Southern Bulletin, links to upcoming events and recent news, announcements, publications, and initiatives from throughout the Southern University System.
Southern University System, LCTCS announce Pathway Scholarship
November 30, 2016
Agreement guarantees admission for two-year college honors students

The Southern University System (SUS and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), November 30, 2016, announced the LCTCS/SUS Pathway Scholarship, an annual transfer scholarship worth up to $1,500 annually for active Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society student members who wish to transfer to either Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR) or Southern University New Orleans (SUNO) upon completion of an associate's degree at an LCTCS college.

Campus update from Southern University on recent campus shooting
November 18, 2016
Campus secure, University expecting large crowd for gameday and high school event.

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