SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/southern-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:22:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/southern-university/ 32 32 235275373 Omega Psi Phi Breaks Silence After HBCU Scholar Dies at Southern University https://hbcubuzz.com/104881/omega-psi-phi-breaks-silence-after-hbcu-scholar-dies-at-southern-university/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104881/omega-psi-phi-breaks-silence-after-hbcu-scholar-dies-at-southern-university/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:22:45 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104881 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has publicly addressed the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering student at Southern University and A&M College.

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104881/omega-psi-phi-breaks-silence-after-hbcu-scholar-dies-at-southern-university/feed/ 0 104881 HBCU Community Mourns the Loss of Hall of Fame Player and Coach Sean Wallace https://hbcubuzz.com/104734/hbcu-community-mourns-the-loss-of-hall-of-fame-player-and-coach-sean-wallace/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104734/hbcu-community-mourns-the-loss-of-hall-of-fame-player-and-coach-sean-wallace/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104734 The loss of cherished coach and player Sean Wallace has left the Southern University football community in mourning. At 52, Wallace lost his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was a Hall of Fame player and a cornerstone of the Jaguars football program. Wallace’s journey with cancer became public in 2023 when he openly discussed his […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104734/hbcu-community-mourns-the-loss-of-hall-of-fame-player-and-coach-sean-wallace/feed/ 0 104734 HBCU Students Make Culinary Waves at Super Bowl LIX https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:37:19 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104567 A dozen students from Southern University turned a dream into reality by participating in the Taste of the NFL event during Super Bowl LIX, held on Feb. 8, 2025, at the National WWII Museum. This exclusive culinary celebration brought together top chefs, retired and current professional athletes, and food enthusiasts for a unique dining experience […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104567/hbcu-students-make-culinary-waves-at-super-bowl-lix/feed/ 0 104567 HBCU Band Receives $50K from NFL Stars After Super Bowl Performance https://hbcubuzz.com/104547/hbcu-band-receives-50k-from-nfl-stars-after-super-bowl-performance/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104547/hbcu-band-receives-50k-from-nfl-stars-after-super-bowl-performance/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104547 The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band is marching into the spotlight this Super Bowl season, and they are not doing it alone. Following an electrifying performance during the Nightcap’s Live Super Bowl Show, the famed HBCU band received a significant financial boost thanks to former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson. Sharpe and […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104547/hbcu-band-receives-50k-from-nfl-stars-after-super-bowl-performance/feed/ 0 104547 Southern University Human Jukebox to Perform at Super Bowl LIX https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:46:06 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104479 Southern University‘s renowned “Human Jukebox” marching band is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX pregame show, marking their tenth appearance at the event. The announcement was made by band director Dr. Kedric Taylor during a performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Dr. Taylor highlighted the significance of this opportunity for the students, emphasizing their […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104479/southern-university-human-jukebox-to-perform-at-super-bowl-lix/feed/ 0 104479 Parish’s First Black Sheriff Joins HBCU Board of Supervisors https://hbcubuzz.com/103685/parishs-first-black-sheriff-joins-hbcu-board-of-supervisors/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103685/parishs-first-black-sheriff-joins-hbcu-board-of-supervisors/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103685 Louisana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. to the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. This announcement marks a notable achievement for Whitehorn, who made history as the first Black sheriff of Caddo Parish when he took office in 2023. The Southern University System, which encompasses the nation’s only historically […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103685/parishs-first-black-sheriff-joins-hbcu-board-of-supervisors/feed/ 0 103685 HBCU Weekly Football Scoreboard: Week 15 https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:04:43 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103606 Championship Week Recap As we wrap up the final week of the HBCU football season, tension and excitement have peaked. With only two teams left standing in the championship spotlight, every play mattered as they vied for the ultimate title.  Valdosta St. Blazers 49, Virginia Union Panthers 14 Virginia Union University edged out Virginia State […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103606/hbcu-weekly-football-scoreboard-week-15/feed/ 0 103606 Chicago Bulls Legend, HBCU Star Bob Love Passes Away at 81 https://hbcubuzz.com/103330/chicago-bulls-legend-hbcu-star-bob-love-passes-away-at-81/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103330/chicago-bulls-legend-hbcu-star-bob-love-passes-away-at-81/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:34:24 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103330 The Chicago Bulls are mourning the loss of one of their cherished figures. Bob Love passed away on Monday in Chicago at the age of 81 after a long journey with cancer. Love was known for his exceptional skills on the basketball court and his deep commitment to community service. His legacy resonates in sports […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103330/chicago-bulls-legend-hbcu-star-bob-love-passes-away-at-81/feed/ 0 103330 Applications Open for HBCU Student Firefighter Training Program https://hbcubuzz.com/102200/applications-open-for-hbcu-student-firefighter-training-program/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102200/applications-open-for-hbcu-student-firefighter-training-program/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:36 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102200 The 1890 Land Grant Institution Wildland Fire Consortium has officially opened applications for its Student Firefighter Training Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, aims to enhance minority participation in fire management and is modeled after Alabama A&M University’s successful FireDawgs program. Launched in 2009, FireDawgs works to increase student engagement […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102200/applications-open-for-hbcu-student-firefighter-training-program/feed/ 0 102200 American Nurses Foundation’s $339K Grant Positively Impacting Male Nursing Students https://hbcubuzz.com/102135/american-nurses-foundations-339k-grant-positively-impacting-male-nursing-students/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102135/american-nurses-foundations-339k-grant-positively-impacting-male-nursing-students/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:53:08 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102135 The American Nurses Foundation is celebrating the impact of the $339,000 grant it awarded to Southern University and A&M College in April aimed at enhancing educational programs for male nurses of color. The funding is part of the foundation’s Diversify Nursing Research through Support of Minority Institutions research grant.  The groundbreaking proposal titled “Workplace Racism, […]

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