# First HBCU Chemical Engineering Program

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-06-17T02:21:35+00:00
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## Resource

Southern University is launching the first-ever Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at an HBCU in Louisiana, designed to ignite student interest in the state’s industrial and tech sectors. Built with industry input, the program emphasizes real-world experience through research, projects, and internships. Shell Chemicals is a major partner, pledging $5 million to support curriculum development and student opportunities. This historic initiative aims to boost engineering talent, drive economic growth, and open doors for underrepresented students in STEM careers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d048b592ead176f

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