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Dr. Orlando F. McMeans to receive the Career Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
April 11, 2025
Congratulations to Chancellor-Dean, Dr. Orlando F. McMeans, on being named as a recipient of the prestigious University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Career Achievement Award.
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.