Campus News and Events: Week of Aug. 3, 2026

Are You In? is the annual giving campaign of the Southern University System Foundation, calling on alumni, friends, faculty, and supporters to come together across our campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.

This year's goal is $25 million. To donate, visit https://www.sugiveday.org

The Southern University Human Jukebox has been nominated by USA Today as one of the nation's top collegiate marching bands! Vote by August 17 by 11 a.m. to make your support known!

Cast your vote here: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/best-college-marching-band/

EVENTS

Southern University and A&M College is partnering with the Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art and the West Baton Rouge Museum on Aug. 1-23 for a limited-run multisite exhibition. "Free as They Want to Be: Artists Committed to Memory," features works from some of the biggest names in American art. The event is free and open to the public.

For more on the exhibit, click here.

Tradition & Tea is an elegant brunch experience celebrating the spirit and legacy of Jaguar Cheer. Guests will enjoy a tea party featuring light bites, engaging moments with the team, and a meaningful opportunity to support the continued growth and success of the program.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

[email protected]

Tickets: Traditions & Tea | Southern Foundation

Get ready for Southern University Fan Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center!

Bring the entire family for an action-packed day featuring:

• Meet and greet opportunities with fall sports teams
• Autographs from your favorite Jaguars
• Delicious food trucks
• Exciting door prizes
• Games, activities, and more!

Fan Fest is the perfect opportunity to kick off the fall sports season, connect with Jaguar Athletics, and show your Blue & Gold pride!

You are cordially invited to join us for an unforgettable evening at the 4th Annual Southern University Athletics Gala on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Raising Cane's River Center.

This signature event celebrates the excellence, legacy, and future of Jaguar Athletics. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and purpose as we come together to support our student-athletes and the continued growth of our programs.

To purchase tables, individual tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit: Southern University Athletics Gala | Southern Foundation

We are proud to introduce the Legacy Wall of Fame, a featured centerpiece of the upcoming 4th Annual Southern University Athletics Gala.

This special tribute recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact both on and off the field while celebrating the legacy and excellence of Jaguar Nation.

For $100, you will receive an 11x18 display prominently showcased on the Legacy Wall of Fame.

Your tribute will:

• Highlight your journey
• Honor your contributions
• Celebrate your impact
• Serve as an inspiration to the Jaguar community

Honorees do not have to be former student-athletes. Those recognized may come from any profession or background but must be proud alumni of Southern University.

Following the event, honorees will receive their individual display as a keepsake commemorating their lasting impact.

All honoree information will be collected through the submission form. After purchase, please reply to the confirmation email with a photo of your honoree to ensure proper display.

To secure your place on the Legacy Wall of Fame, please visit: Legacy Wall of Fame | Southern Foundation.

Please note: Purchasing a Legacy Wall display does not include admission to the Gala. Tickets and tables must be purchased separately.

To purchase Gala tickets or tables, please visit: Southern University Athletics Gala | Southern Foundation

You're invited to the Southern Girls Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the historic J.S. Clark Golf Course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This 9-hole tournament brings together Jaguar Nation to support Southern University Athletics, with a special emphasis on women's sports.

Your participation directly supports:

• Student-athlete scholarships
• Equipment needs
• Opportunities for the next generation of female student-athletes

For questions or additional information, please contact:

[email protected]

Tickets: S-Club Jaguar National Golf Tournament | Southern Foundation

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Southern Football Season Tickets - AVAILABLE NOW!

Season tickets for Southern Football are officially available now!

Important: You must complete your season ticket application before securing your tickets.

Apply here: https://foundation.sus.edu/su-athletics-application-fee/

Tickets are now on sale for the 53rd annual Bayou Classic! To purchase tickets, book hotel rooms, to find a full list of events and more, click here.

To apply for Twitch University through the Southern University E-Sports Team, click here.

To make an appointment via TogetherAll, click here.

To make an appointment via BetterMynd, click here.

To follow the Southern University Counseling Center's Instagram page, click here.

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Share all your campus events and activities on the SU System Master Calendar!

The Office of External Affairs maintains an online Master Calendar to include all official University events and activities throughout the System.

The SU System Master Calendar lists all events and activities and provide instant, online access to a centralized calendar of events that

provides date, time and location, event description, directions to the venue, and other important information.

Please submit any official campus events and activities, including athletic and alumni events by using the following link to share information electronically: http://www.sus.edu/form/su-system-master-calendar-submission