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News and Updates
From groundbreaking research to student achievements, there’s always something happening at Southern University Ag Center. Explore our latest news below.
December 19, 2025
Forty-two Ag students receive degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement
Forty-two students in the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) received their degrees during the Southern University and A&M College’s commencement ceremonies for the graduating class of fall 2025.
December 19, 2025
USDA-NIFA Director Dr. Jaye L. Hamby visits the SU Ag Center
Dr. Jaye L. Hamby, Director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) visited the Southern University Ag Center on Dec. 16, 2025.
December 19, 2025
Faculty and staff of the SU and LSU Ag Centers and Colleges of Ag participated in 2025 Louisiana Land-Grant Agricultural Summit
Faculty and staff of the Southern University and LSU Ag Centers and Colleges of Agriculture participated in the 2025 Louisiana Land-Grant Agriculture Summit on the campus of LSU on December 15 and 16, 2025.
December 4, 2025
CAHES student Cire Portegies' internships are helping to shaping her academic career
As a junior majoring in Urban Forestry at Southern University’s College of Ag, Cire Portegies found the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative to be one of the most developmental and rewarding experiences of her academic journey.
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Reaching 64 of Louisiana’s Parishes
With a presence in nearly every corner of Louisiana, Southern University Ag Center is dedicated to making an impact statewide. Explore our programs and resources near you, and join a network committed to enriching our communities.
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"Southern University isn’t just a place where I’m earning a degree—it’s a launchpad for my future. It’s where I’ve turned passion into purpose, where I’ve grown roots in my field, and where I’m being prepared to change the landscape of agriculture for generations to come."
Leslie Womack, II
Southern University College of Ag, Plant and Soil Sciences
