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Louisiana’s Mostly Black Universities get $19 Million Financial Boost

Headlines - LPB - Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Entry Date: September 19, 2012
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Description: Some encouraging news today for Louisiana's predominantly black universities, at a time of major state budget cuts. The U.S. Dept. of Education has given the schools a total of $19.3 million to help strengthen their academic departments and financial systems. The money can also be used for building repairs and help with fundraisers.

Money Donated to Each University

Southern University, Baton Rouge - $5.3 million
Southern University, New Orleans - $2.6 million
Southern University, Shreveport - $2.8 million
Grambling - $3.4 million
Xavier - $3.2 million
Dillard - $2 million



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