Summary:
- Southern University’s Board of Supervisors approved preliminary financing for a $100 million student housing project in Baton Rouge, adding approximately 850 beds across two new residential buildings targeting underclassmen and upper-level students.
- The decision responds to high demand for campus housing and the need to replace aging dormitories, with the university planning further expansion to add 2,000-3,000 additional beds in the future.
- The financing approval enables Southern University and partners to advance through state regulatory steps, supporting broader campus improvements including recent investments in a $6 million Welcome Center and a planned $13 million Global Innovation Center.
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