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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 Baton Rouge gears up to celebrate 139 years. This year's theme is "Fulfilling the Promise."

President of the Southern University System, President Ray L. Belton, on Wednesday joined Gov. John Bel Edwards and higher education leaders for a public commitment to Louisiana veterans. The LaVetCorps Program will open 30 resource centers on campuses across the state.

The Southern University Board of Supervisors at its January meeting approved the hiring of Dawn Mitchell Harris as the new director of human resources.

Southern University is responding to the water crisis in Tensas Parish by initiating an on-going water collection.

Southern University, in partnership with Baton Rouge Community College and Louisiana State University, held its annual MLK Unity Reception on Thursday, Jan. 24 in the Cotillion Ballroom at the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union at Southern University.

Three students at Southern University Baton Rouge have been awarded the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship. The scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university.

Southern University, in partnership with Louisiana State University and Baton Rouge Community College, will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity commemoration Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5 -7 p.m. at the Smith–Brown Union Cotillion Ballroom on the campus of Southern University. Shawn Wilson, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development secretary, will serve as the keynote speaker.