Southern

Nestled in historic Pontchartrain Park, the first African-American subdivision in America, Southern University at New Orleans is a teaching institution and a member of the Southern University System, the only HBCU system in America. SUNO, as it is affectionately known, is New Orleans’ only public HBCU. Located seven miles from downtown lively New Orleans, the University is comprised of two campuses adjacent to beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. With a focus on the value of community engagement, SUNO is an institution that specializes in providing students with a unique brand of academic and social support.