# Louisiana Colleges Get Major Funding Boost | Baton Rouge News

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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: 2026-07-07T10:15:45+00:00
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Louisiana’s colleges are getting a massive $600 million boost—$500 million for construction and $100 million for research, security, and special projects. Southern University leads the way with $50M for a new STEM hub, while LSU gets funding for its long-awaited library. Beyond big-ticket items, a record $78M in one-time “lagniappe” funds supports workforce training, athletics transitions, and even historic oak tree preservation. The University of Louisiana System and community colleges also benefit, with targeted investments in dental labs, health centers, and a new steel plant training center—all while baseline funding stays flat. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/22781e53881f7b55

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