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Changing Higher Education for Generations to Come

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.

Increase On-Campus Enrollment
9500
Increase Online
Enrollment
2500
Expand Academic & Research Programming
1 Campuses
Build Partnership with Surrounding Community
0 COMMUNITY
Buildings, Facilities & Infrastructure
$ 200 M
New Endowment Investments
$ 30 M
Seven-Year Campaign
2023-2030
Total Campaign Goal
$ 600 M
Goal: 15,000
9500
Current On-Campus Enrollment
Current Online
Enrollment
0
Current Campaign Commitments
$ 1 M
Total Buildings, Facilities & Infrastructure
$ 200 M
Current Endowment Investments
$ 30 M
Current Year

IMAGINE SOUTHERN strengthens all aspects of academic and student life. The key components include:

Goal
$100 million

Diversified Revenue

Southern will increase its endowment providing growth of its student programming, faculty enhancements, and scholarships. Learn more

Goal
$450 million

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

Goal
$150 million

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

Goal
$50 million

Stewards of Place

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