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High school juniors and seniors are invited to Southern University's "Round Up On The Bluff," Saturday, November 10, 2012 on the Baton Rouge campus.

Michael Skolnik, co-founder and editor-in-chief of GlobalGrind.com, and political director for hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, will speak at Southern University Baton Rouge.

The popular blogger, activist, and social justice advocate will bring his message of structural racism and insight on current topics to SU in the Global Communications Room in the College of Business on October 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.

Southern University Baton Rouge is celebrating Homecoming 2012 through October 13. The theme for this year's observance is "Southern University: Accepting the Challenges, Making a Difference, Forever United."

Statement from Southern University System President Ronald Mason Jr. on the passing away of former SU Board of Supervisors member and SU alumnus Mr. Murphy Nash Jr.

The Bayou Classic recently announced their official schedule of events for the upcoming series of events beginning November 22, 2012. Each year, this weekend of events brings together family, friends, and alumni of Grambling State University and Southern University to see one of America's greatest college sports rivalries and celebrate football, family, and the traditions surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Southern University New Orleans continues to climb closer to pre-Katrina enrollment levels as demonstrated by a projected Fall 2012 enrollment of 3,480 students. This number represents a more than seven percent increase over the University's Fall 2011 figures. Included in that number are 274 first-time Freshmen. University officials will not have final enrollment data until after Friday, September 14, 2012, the final day for students to pay their fees. The deadline was extended by a week due to the impact of Hurricane Isaac.

"Inside the Southern University System" radio show returns from summer hiatus on a new station, Downtown Radio 97.7, this Sunday, September 9.

Broadcast on another radio station since 2007, the Southern University System (SUS) radio show will now air on Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's Downtown 97.7 FM on Sunday mornings from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

SU System updates campus closures

As South Louisiana prepares for inclement weather from Isaac, a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico that is forecast to become a hurricane, campuses of the Southern University System (SUS) have activated their Emergency Preparedness Teams and have begun preparations to ensure the safety of our students and staff and the SU community.

Bayou Classic Roadshow presented by the U.S. Marine Corps. Bayou Classic tickets on sale now