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Southern U Launches First HBCU Chemical Engineering Program
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Southern University is launching Louisiana’s first-ever Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at a Historically Black College & University, backed by a $5 million commitment from Shell Chemicals and approved by the state’s Board of Regents. Designed to blend rigorous STEM fundamentals with hands-on engineering design, the program aims to fuel innovation, boost workforce readiness, and open doors for students in energy, manufacturing, and sustainability—starting this fall. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9c2afb4e7b89459