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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.
August 28, 2025
$70, 000 in scholarships awarded during CAHES annual Fall Student Convocation
$70,000 in scholarships were awarded to students during the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences’ annual Student Convocation on August 26, 2025. The event was held in the Southern University Event Center.
August 22, 2025
SU Ag Center to host its 20th Annual Business Development & Procurement Conference
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 20th Annual Business Development and Procurement Conference October 27-29, 2025.
August 21, 2025
SU College of Ag to host Welcome Week 2025
The Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will host its 2025 Welcome Aug. 25 – 29, 2025 with a slate of events for Ag students, faculty, and staff.
August 19, 2025
SU College of Ag Alumna Allison Thomas Appointed Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Dairy Export Council
Southern University College of Agriculture alumna Allison Thomas has been named the U.S. Dairy Export Council’s (USDEC) Chief Operating Officer (COO). The announcement was made on August 11, 2025 by the USDEC and will become effective on August 25, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Discover new and exciting events hosted by the Southern University Ag Center.
Sep
09
Cardiovascular Disease Seminar
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Sep
11
Canning and Preserving Workshop
The Southern University Ag Center will host a fruits and vegetables canning and preserving workshop from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2025, in room 157 of Pinkie Thrift Hall on Southern University’s campus.
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Sep
28
SU Ag Center set to host 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 3rd Annual Calf Roping on the Bluff on September 28, 2025 at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, in Baton Rouge 70807.
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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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Calcasieu
East Baton Rouge
"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
