Dennis J. Shields
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Dennis J. Shields
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Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and commitment. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. Happy Veterans Day! #WeAreSouthern #VeteransDay








Congratulations to Aaron Manzy, a third-year law student at @SouthernULaw, who was installed as the student board member during Friday’s Southern University System Board of Supervisors meeting! He currently serves as president of the Student Bar Association. #WeAreSouthern







Emmy winners. History made. The Hidden Sport, a student-produced doc about the Human Jukebox, just won an Emmy! Congrats to Verbon Muhammad, Loren Sullivan, Sydney Cuillier, Ashley Lovelace, & Eric White. Band IS a sport, and the world is watching. #EmmyWinners #HumanJukebox #TheHiddenSport #HBCU #BandIsASport #SUBR

Southern University extends heartfelt condolences to the family of former EBR Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden, BR’s first Black mayor. A proud SU and @SouthernULaw grad, Holden served 3 terms from 2005–2017. Thank you for your service to SU and Louisiana. #WeAreSouthern





Please join us in wishing a very special happy birthday to SU System President Dennis J. Shields! Thank you for your leadership, vision and dedication to advancing the mission of the SU System. We wish you continued success and a year filled with joy! #WeAreSouthern







From the Chancellor: It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of one of our students, Caleb Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Caleb’s family, friends, classmates, and loved ones during this difficult time. More: bit.ly/4ihwtxn

Today, the Southern University System Board of Supervisors named Alvin R. Washington as the chancellor of Southern University Law Center! Congratulations Chancellor Washington! #SULC #WeAreSouthern sulc.edu/news/alvin-ray…

Jaguar Nation it is with Heavy Hearts, We Announce the Passing of Coach Sean Wallace (1972-2025) It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Coach Sean Wallace after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A beloved mentor, leader, and friend, his impact will forever be felt by those whose lives he touched. At this time, the family kindly requests privacy as they navigate this difficult loss. Details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared at a later date. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers. Coach Wallace’s legacy will live on in the hearts of many. #SeanStrong