Southern University System
Coverage of Southern University System in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana college student IDs can soon be digitized
Louisiana's colleges and universities will soon offer digital student IDs via LA Wallet, a phone app, under a new law effective August 1. The law, sponsored by Sen. Larry Selders, allows institutions to implement the system, with estimated costs ranging from $100,000 to $800,000 per system. Some universities are currently evaluating implementation, with potential delays before the fall semester.
- Finalist choices for Southern president expected soon
The committee selecting the next Southern University System president is nearing completion of its search, with finalists expected within a month. Speculation exists about U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, a Southern alumnus, being a candidate, though the committee has not identified specific individuals. The timeline was extended due to delays in hiring a search firm, and recent political changes in Louisiana have influenced the process.
- Ten Commandments go up on college campuses across Louisiana
Louisiana universities are posting Ten Commandments posters donated by the Louisiana Family Forum, following a 2024 state law requiring their display in classrooms at state-funded schools. The law, upheld by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, mandates a specific version of the Ten Commandments on privately funded posters, with compliance expected by fall 2024.