This is the promise of the Southern University System's comprehensive and transformational capital campaign, IMAGINE SOUTHERN!
IMAGINE SOUTHERN is a visionary program of expansion that will change the trajectory of higher education for the next several generations. With a focus on preparing Southern University students for careers in the global knowledge-based economy, the plan includes increased enrollment, new facilities, as well as expanded programs that will enhance academic achievement and promote community service and civic engagement.
Through generous gifts from interested individuals and organizations, the University seeks to invest more than $750 million in its students on the University’s five campuses.
Campaign Dashboard
Goal: $750M
$306.4M raised to date
Duration: 2024-2030
2026 – Year three of seven
STUDENT
OUTCOMES
Goal: $500M
Progress: $246.1M
STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
Goal: $200M
Progress: $20.1M
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Goal: $50M
Progress: $9.5M
IMAGINE SOUTHERN strengthens all aspects of academic and student life. The key components include:
Diversified Revenue
Southern will increase its endowment providing growth of its student programming, faculty enhancements, and scholarships. Learn more
Student Outcomes
Southern will build, renovate or expand more than 10 academic buildings to provide state of the art classrooms, facilities, and technologies in support of academic achievement, research, increased enrollment, and career attainment. Learn more
Student Experience
Southern will build or renovate more than 10 facilities to support student life and retention – improving the overall student experience through degree completion. Learn more
Community Engagement
Southern will develop projects to strengthen engagement of the University with the local community and throughout the State of Louisiana supporting local economic development and services. Learn more