# Southern U Launches 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: 2026-06-16T23:13:45+00:00
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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: 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/f9c2afb4e7b89459

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