Southern University at New Orleans

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a small, public, four-year HBCU serving about 2,300 students through associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs, with an access-oriented, community-engaged character. Its Small Business Development & Management Institute provides technical assistance, workshops, counseling, entrepreneurial training, and incubation for emerging businesses in Greater New Orleans and surrounding parishes. The incubator creates an on-campus interface with local companies, giving students internship opportunities and connecting university expertise with business formation, workforce development, and regional economic activity. SUNO’s Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs coordinates proposal development, compliance, and sponsored research, drawing on competitive federal, state, and foundation funding, including opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education, HHS, HUD, DOT, DOJ, and NSF.