Southern University
Coverage of Southern University in the Nexus archive.
- A blighted property near Southern University is set to be redeveloped
A long-vacant building near Southern University will be redeveloped into 'The Jaguar Colosseum,' a modern student housing development. District 2 Metro Council member Anthony Kenney announced the project.
- Southern University alumnus gives $1M for student housing project
Dexter Henderson, a Southern University alumnus, is investing $1 million in a campus project to expand student housing by redeveloping a vacant building. The initiative aims to improve housing options for students.
- How Louisiana colleges will spend millions in the state budget
Louisiana's colleges and universities will receive over $571 million in construction funding and $101 million for research and projects in the 2026-27 state budget. Key allocations include a $50 million STEM complex at Southern University, an LSU library, and upgrades at Louisiana Tech and Southeastern universities.
- Southern University to break ground on new student housing project
Southern University is set to break ground on a new student housing project on its Baton Rouge campus due to increasing enrollment. The construction aims to address the growing student population.
- Southern University launches new chemical engineering degree program
Southern University is launching a new chemical engineering degree program through its College of Sciences and Engineering. The program is described as a new addition to the university's academic offerings.