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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.
July 15, 2026
Hip Hop to Gen Z Camp Links STEAM and the Arts
Thirty students in 6th – 12th grade were immersed in learning experiences ranging from sound engineering and songwriting to filmmaking, and disc jockeying, facilitated by industry experts, during the SU Ag Center’s 3rd Annual Hip Hop to Gen Z Summer Camp.
July 15, 2026
SU College of Ag holds a successful 2026 BAYOU Program
The College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) hosted 22 high school seniors and incoming college freshmen from Louisiana, California, Texas, and Georgia for a week during the college’s annual Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Program.
July 15, 2026
CAHES Doctoral Student Georrein Dupre Appointed as MANRRS Graduate Student Vice President
Georrein Dupre, an Environmental Toxicology doctoral student in the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES), has been appointed as the Region IV Graduate Student Vice President of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) organization.
July 1, 2026
SU Ag Center officially opens its Demonstration Farm during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Southern University Ag Center Administrators, staff, faculty, students, and community members gathered behind the Headhouse/ Greenhouse Building on July 1, 2026 for the grand opening its Demonstration Farm.
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: A Community-Driven Solution for Health and Dignity
Katie Cerda, RDN, MPH, leads food policy at Dion’s Chicago Dream, advancing nutrition access and chronic disease prevention in underserved communities.
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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
