To secure financial support for each of the five campuses of the Southern University System; to provide broader educational advantages for our students, encourage research among our faculty, and advance the University’s role in helping to build an increasingly functional Louisiana.
The 1880 Society was named to celebrate the founding year of our University. The mission is to create a culture of philanthropy at Southern University, and a culture of giving among its alumni to expand its network of supporters and donor base in order to form a mechanism for Southern University to become financially self-sustaining. To date, The 1880 Society has 796 members.
The mission of the 1880 Society Annual Fund is to direct sizable resources to the students, faculty, and campuses of the Southern University and A&M College System. The Fund has directed more than $6.5 million dollars in direct support to the Southern University A&M College System since its inception in 2012. The Annual Fund has partnered with more than 3,400 donors who stand by the Fund’s mission to provide resources for the students and faculty of the University.
Since 2012, 13,184 donations to The 1880 Society have generated $6.5 million in revenue. Their generosity supports:
Thanks to The 1880 Society's support, the Southern University System Foundation has seen an impressive 58.2 percent average annual increase in donations and a remarkable 1,346.9 percent rise in total annual charitable contributions. Your gifts to the 1880 Annual Fund multiplies impact for each of the five campuses of the Southern University System.
As president of the Southern University System, I am honored to address all who contribute to The 1880 Society. Your collective support has become a cornerstone of Southern University’s success, enabling the System to transform lives through access and opportunity while amplifying Southern’s voice far and wide.
The 1880 Society plays a critical role in amplifying Southern University’s voice, ensuring it’s message reaches state and federal leaders, stakeholders, and communities. Your generosity not only provides the resources necessary to demonstrate our value and secure essential investments, but also exemplifies the profound impact of philanthropy as a force for leadership and change. To every donor who has supported The 1880 Society, thank you for making a difference. Your contributions enable us to share Southern University’s story, expand opportunities for students, and forge partnerships that strengthen academic programs and infrastructure. Together, we are creating a legacy of excellence that resonates far beyond the campuses, transforming lives, and shaping the future.
As we work to achieve the transformative vision set forth for Southern’s future, the role of The 1880 Society remains indispensable. I encourage all who support this effort to remain engaged and to consider expanding your contributions, as the need for Southern’s voice— and the transformative impact of your generosity—has never been greater.
Thank you for your dedication to Southern University and for ensuring that we continue to serve as a vital force for education and progress for generations to come.
DENNIS J. SHIELDS President Southern University and A&M College System
“As president of The 1880 Society, I want to thank all of you for your support and contributions during 2024. Your contributions continue to fuel the dreams of SU students and provide much needed support to campus initiatives.
The vision of the 1880 Society is to develop an organization that will raise funds in sufficient amounts that will provide a minimum of $1 million in annual unrestricted cash support to the Southern University System and its campuses. In 2024 the 1880 Society raised over $650,000.
As we continue our efforts to increase annual donations to The 1880 Society, we want to welcome all of our new members. We need the help and support of all our members to meet our vision. We need your help recruiting new members and identifying other funding sources.
The 1880 Society funds help fill an important gap in system funding. Since inception, over 50 percent of the funds have gone to support students through scholarships and grants. A large portion of the contributions have also gone toward supporting system/campus initiatives. This mailer provides additional information on how contributions are used to support the system.”
WILBERT FERDINAND Jr., ‘85
Major: Electrical Engineering
1880 Society President and Founding Member
Southern Foundation Board of Trustees Member
The 1880 Annual Fund is the Foundation’s general fund for the University System. The Fund supports academic program enhancements for students, faculty, and System-wide strategic initiatives while celebrating the founding year of our University. The first 100 donors to contribute $5,000 or more to the fund are recognized as founding members.
AMG Engineering & Machining
A.M. Tony Clayton
Attorney At Law
Albertha Conerly Warren
Allison J. Young
Anita & Alfred Harrell III
Anita & Derrick Warren
Anjanita"Monique" Appeaning
Ann & Harold Smith
Anna M. Jones
Antonius D. Pegues
Antorri Lynn Roby
AT&T
Basil & Loesther Foley
Belinda & Kenneth Dorsey
Brenda & Harold Burrell
Brenda & Louis Henry Jr.
Carrie "Ann" & Clyde McHenry
Carver Steve Wade
Cassiana & Ego Hayes
Cathy & Samuel Davis Jr.
Celeste Clark
Celia & John Gilmore
Clara & Joseph Stewart
Columbia Talmore Jr.
Connie C. Jackson
Darlene & Irving J. Matthews
DeLisa Rodney
Diane & Danny Stubbs
Diola Bagayoko
Domoine & Sharmayne Rutledge
Doris & Adell Brown
E. Jean Ware
Eric Oberlander
Estella & Ronald Swann
Eva B. & Milton Kleinpeter
Fred & Alma Banks
Glenda & Darrell Warner
Greater New Guide
Baptist Church
Greater St. Mary Missionary
Baptist Church
Gwen & Clyde Senviel
Gwendolyn J. Washington
Harold W. Joseph
Henry L. Clark Sr.
Herbert J. Brunswick Jr.
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
Huelon Harrison
Isaiah J. Webster
James and Ruth Smith Trust
James H. Hill
Janet Myles
J.B. & Toni Brown
Kathy Fayette Belton
Kyana D. Stewart
LaQuitta A. Thomas
Larry Ferdinand
Lee & Michelle Hampton
Leon Edward Valdry
Leroy M. Edmond
Linda & Frederick Peters
Luke A. LaVergne
Lydia & Darryl Wayne Peterson
Margaret & Eamon Kelly
Marjorie & Emanuel Burrell
Martin Burrell
Martin W. Johnson
Matthew Coward
Maurice A. Williams
Melissa & Eugene Daniels
Mildred & Raymond Johnson
Mildred Square Carrethers
Pamela T. Payne
Pamela D. Whitley
Patricia E. Adams
Paula & Heishma Northern
Regina A. Valentine
Reginald & Macqueline Joseph
Reginald J. Johnson
Richard A. Lipsey
Robyn M. Merrick
Roderick & Crystal Brown
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Ronald F. Mason Jr.
Roosevelt E. Bryant
Sarah Moody-Thomas
Shanna R. Warner
Sharolyn Morgan
Sharon & Clyde Rawls
Shirley & George Stewart
Shirley & Raymond Sewell
Shirley Gideon
Stupp Brothers
Bridge & Iron Foundation
Susan & Darrell Carmen
Timolin & Wilbert Ferdinand Jr.
Tonia R. Moore
Tracie J. Woods
Tracy Kelly McFolling
Verna & Vincent Brown
Vladimir Alexander Appeaning
Virginia & Warren W. Valdry
Wayne J. Neveu
Whitney National Bank
William McElroy
M3A Architecture
Willie & Jennifer Bolden Jr.
“What better way to honor the institution that has been instrumental in shaping my future. As a proud new member of The 1880 Society, I am eager to witness the stories of fellow alumni and friends who choose to invest in the ongoing advancement of Southern University. I am profoundly grateful for the transformative experience I received at the University. The commitment to excellence I encountered in the Southern University Honors College, and the grace and leadership I developed as the 72nd Miss Southern University remain with me to this day. The guidance from the Southern University Career Services Center prepared me for my initial interview with Johnson & Johnson. I attribute much of my professional growth, culminating in my current role as Vice President of Specialty Operations at McKesson—a leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution—to the foundation laid by my cherished alma mater.”
ERICA WALTON-DOUGLAS, 03 Vice President, Specialty Operations McKesson Corporation
Akilah Jennifer Parks
Ameen Walker
Angelia & Arthur Neal
Biyaka WIlliams
Christopher S. Freeman & Amanda K. Fuller
Clarence & Angela Copeland
Courtney Byron Henry
Darrin L. Dixon
Domenic McClinton
Eric and Lenette Augustine
Erica Walton-Douglas
ExxonMobil
Frederick Braggs
Gulf Engineers & Consultants
Gerard Raby
Jarvis W. McArthur
Jeanne I. Dickens
Jennifer & Frederick Harris
Kathryn Nesbitt
Learning Fundamentals
Educational Therapy & Consulting
Lindsey Scott Law Firm
Margie G. Curry
Natalie Hurks
Nelsene & Ferman Peters
Omidyar Network
Pat Magee Law Firm
Raphael Soetan
Rita Jean Bernard-Harris
Robert Dwane Gordon
ShotRx Memphis
Community Development
Steve C. Wade
Veronica M. Thomas
Vickie & Domenic McClinton
“My passion for counseling is driven by my commitment to improving mental health awareness and support within minority communities. I aim to provide guidance and resources to minority youth and individuals, fostering a safe space for healing and growth. Attending Southern University has been one of the best decisions of my life. I see God’s plan unfolding before my eyes as well as the incredible support and community He has placed around me. Thank you to all who donate to Southern University. Your generosity helps students like me pursue our dreams and creates meaningful change in the world.”
Major: Rehabilitation Counseling and Services
Classification: Junior Hometown: Franklinton, Louisiana
SU Honors College
SU Top Jag
SU Gospel Choir
Ego and Cassiana Hayes 1880 Society Scholarship
“Southern University provides a family environment that I will always cherish. The College of Business has afforded me the opportunities to grow, compete, and work to be the best student that I can be.
Receiving the Anna M. Jones 1880 Society scholarship has motivated me to be mindful to stay on course to complete a successful academic journey. It is important to give to Southern University because we need to uphold higher education, and support the mission and standard of our great University.”
KINAYA UPSHAW
Major: Business Management
Classification: Junior Hometown: Gary, Indiana
SU Honors College
SU Top Jag
SU Quiz Bowl Team
Persons who donate $1,000 or more to the society through the 1880 Annual Fund activate membership in The 1880 Society.
Access to monthly meetings with the Southern University System President
First priority to Field House President’s suite during SU home football games
Gold die-cast 1880 lapel pin
Recognition in the Southern Foundation Annual Report
Scan to join or to renew your membership today!
The Southern Foundation Scholarship Program plays a vital role in providing financial assistance to deserving students, empowering them to pursue their educational goals. As a major participant in this program, The 1880 Society continues to make a significant impact.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TOP 10 MAJORS
In 2024, The 1880 Society provided direct financial assistance to 259 students, and that is in addition to 1880 Society Scholarships awarded through the Southern Foundation Scholarship Program. These contributions underscore the Society's commitment to expanding opportunities and fostering success for future leaders.
Cash gifts of $25,000 to $99,999
Henry Demas Circle
Celeste Clark
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Cash gifts of $10,000 to $24,999
Theophile T. Allain Circle
Dennis J. Shields
Erica Walton-Douglas
Ego L. Hayes
ExxonMobil Corporation
Mildred S. Carrethers
Shell Oil Company Foundation
Cash gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Joseph Samuel Clark Circle
Akilah J. Parks
Alene B. Lockett
Antonius D. Pegues
Beth McIntyre
Clarence D. Copeland
Courtney B. Henry
Danny L. Stubbs
E. Jean Ware
Estella H. Swann
George E. Stewart
Greater New Guide
Baptist Church
Gulf Engineers & Consultants
Harold W. Joseph
Heishma A. Northern
Kenneth E. Dorsey
LaRhonda N. Jefferson
Malver B. Haynes
Omidyar Network
Pat Magee Law Firm
Paul Ransom
Sandra Cowthran
Valerie S. Fields-Simmons
Wilman A. Pidgeon
Cash gifts of
$1,000 to $4,999
Emma Nesbitt Mayberry
Circle
Abner B. Brown Sr.
Albert L. Ballard Jr.
Alfred E. Harrell III
Alma T. Williams
Alphonse R. Edwards
Alton Bates II
Ameen Walker
Andolyn B. Harrison
Angela D. Knight
Angelia D. Farnell
Angelia G. Neal
Anjanita M. Appeaning
Anna M. Jones
State Farm Insurance Agent
Annie B. Carr
Anthony C. Smith
Antorri L. Roby
Archie L. Jones
Arthur L. Bethley
Audrey Dibrell
Cabrina Harrison
Camille Mayo
Carl Davenport
Carmen Robertson
Carolyn Williams
Carter L. Bedford
Christopher S. Freeman
Clyde B. Senviel
Columbia V. Talmore Jr.
Connie C. Jackson
Cordell H. Haymon
Cortny R. Jarrell
Dana Broussard-Perry
Daphne B. Octave
Darrin L. Dixon
David Geralds
Diola Bagayoko
Domenic McClinton
Dorothy C. Scott
Duke Energy Foundation
Eddie L. Braxton
Edwin R. Watley
Elnora J. Flewellen
Emanuel C. Burrell
Eric and Lenette Augustine
ExxonMobil
Floristene G. Johnson
Forrest D. Smith
Fran Patterson Flowers
Frederick Braggs
Frederick C. Walton
Garland Green
Gerard Raby
Greater Morning Star
Baptist Church
Greta C. Peoples
Gwendolyn J. Washington
Harold Burrell
Harry Owens
Henry Harrison
Henry J. Tillman
Henry L. Clark
Henry N. Baptiste
Huelon A. Harrison
IBM Matching
Grants Program
Irving J. Matthews
Isaiah J. Webster
James Roberson
Janene Tate
Janet Myles
Jannsen P. Brown
Jarvis W. McArthur
Jeanne I. Dickens
Jennifer E. Harris
Jerome Stephens
John K. Pierre
John W. Gilmore
Jon & Lucy Brenond
Juan D. Johnson
Karen Broussard Parker
Kathryn Nesbitt
Kendra Perkins Norwood
Kia D. Bickham
Kimberly L. Vaughn
Krysta’Lynn Ricard
Larry Delone
Learning Fundamentals
Educational Therapy & Consulting
Leonard C. Wilson
Leslie Stewart-Scott
Lester C. Newman
Lieutenant Jackson
Lindsey Scott Law Firm
Luke A. LaVergne
Lydia L. Martin
Margie G. Curry
Martin Burrell
Marvin J. Davis
Matthew Coward
McArthur Sholas
Michael Evans
Myron Frazier
Myron K. Lawson
Nalinya Davis
Natalie Hurks
National Panhellinic Council
Greater Baton Rouge
Nelsene M. Peters
Pamela A. Burleigh
Pamela T. Payne
Peter Sheppard
Phillips Petroleum Foundation
Press L. Robinson
Preston Castille
Raphael Soetan
Raymond G. Sewell
Regina A. Valentine
Reginald J. Johnson
Rita J. Bernard-Harris
Robert B. Harrison
Robert D. Gordon
Robyn M. Merrick
Roosevelt Collins
Rubin & Armer Jean Johnson
Sabrina N. Edmon Williams
Samuel Davis Jr.
Sandra & William Balhoff
Shanna R. Warner
Sharolyn S. Morgan
Shirley S. Mclendon
ShotRx Memphis
Community Development
State Farm Companies Foundation
Steve C. Wade
Tal Leming
The Boeing Company
Timothy O'Conner
Tommie J. Callegari
Tonia R. Moore
Valiant Achieving Leaders & Valerie Fields-Simmons
Verna D. Brown
Veronica M. Thomas
Wilbert J. Ferdinand Jr.
Wilbert Paynes
Willard B. Sims
William T. Jenkins
Willie Banks Jr.
Willie Bolden ll
Willie Hines Jr.
Yvonne H. Jackson
Cash gifts of $250 to $999
A.W. Mumford Circle
Abbott Laboratories
AbbVie Employee Engagement Fund
Ada Lewis
Airbus Americas, Inc
Albertha Conerly Warren
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Gamma Eta Omega Chapter
Angelle R. Jenkins
AT&T United Way
Employee Giving Campaign
Authur Signater
Barbara & Monica J. Pickney
Belinda C. Baker
Biyaka Williams
Bobby Cowart
Brenda R. Jones
Brenda T. Tull
Brittany Gray
Bruce Cola
Burke M. Gaddis
Carl J. Foulcard
Carlos D. Clay
Carlton R. Burrell
Carnell D. Moses
Cedric U. Holloman
Cheryl A. Pennywell
Christina Hill
Christopher Lastrapes
CHS Class of ‘65
Civic and Social Club
Clarence Righteous Jr.
Clinton Pullen
Clyde Rawls
Cora J. Lewis
Darrius Littleton
David E. Meredith
David G. Ramsey
David K. Dartez
Deborah M. Jones
Dennis Frazier
Derrin K. Gaines
Dewey J. Minor
Dexter L. Henderson
Diane E. Welburn
Doris J. Jacobs
Dorothea Grimes Farrow
Eddiemae W. Young
Elga Senviel
Emily A. Mitchell
Eric L. Porter
Erin Banks
Eunice F. Trent
Flandus McClinton
Genneis M. Robinson
George B. Britten
Glennie Simmons
Helen Hill
Herbert J. Brunswick
Herman H. Huggins
Horace H. Robinson
ICF
Jackie L. Tate
James C. Harris
Jared D. Anthony
Jarvis Antwine
Jefferson Reese
John L. Tubbs
John White
Johnny A. Diggs Jr.
Jordan M. Lewis
Josh Mayer
Joyce V. Woods
Julian M. Fogle
Karen Cotton
Kecia Neal
Keith W. Bynam
LaTedra Honoré
Launa J. Nash
Laura & John Haydel
Lawrence Fortenberry
Lesyle K. Gant
Lionel Burrell
Lolita J. Burgess
Lona E. Hankins
Lori V. Davenport
Louis L. Joseph
Lucretia D. Jenkins
Luria S. Young
Lynnette H. Batiste
Marian P. Leslie
Marjorie A. Green
Mark S. Boucree
Melvon Williams
Michael A. Washington
Michael Futch
Michelle D. Dennis
Michelle McCalope
Mildred Etienne
Nannette R. Kelly
Nathaniel Davis Jr.
Nelson C. Anthony
New Hope Baptist Church of Baton Rouge
Nikenya Rodney
Oliver W. Mason
Ollie Washington
Otis C. Perry
Otis Jordan
Owen T. Clement
Pamela D. Whitley
Panache Hair & Body Salon
Patricia C. Doucet
Paul U. St. Amant
PayPal Giving Fund
Phyllis Neal-Wilson
Piper Sandler Company
Ranleta R. Cooks
Reginald H. Burl
Reginald Washington
Rhondie L. Morris
Robert Broussard
Ronald Harry
Sandra F. Wiggins
Sandra K. Johnson
Sarah Wood
Shantley Guidry
Shawn M. Zachery
Sheila S. Perkins
Shemeka Britt
Shirley M. Johnson
Stevie Thomas
Tamara M. Montgomery
Thurston L. Jones
Toni B. Marks
Tracey T. Jarrell
Tracie Woods
Trindell J. Major
Walter Greely
Walter L. Jones
Wendy Ross
Yasma H. Dunkley
Adraon Greene
Aida Diack
Akilah Issac
Albert D. Teno
Alexis J. Alexander
Alfred Hamilton
Alice N. Baise
Allison D. Plyer
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Nu Gamma Omega Chapter
Altovise Bradford
Angela D. Potter
Angela Fisher
Ann Simmons
Annie B. Wyatt
Anthony Ferdinand
Ariel Frank Johnson
Armond Duncan
Autrolia D. Layton
Ayana Palmer
Barbara A. Michalski
Barbara B. LaGrange
Barbara M. Ferdinand
Bertha L. Winters
Bessie M. Knighten
Bonita Volcy
Bre-Ionne Armstead
Brenda J. Johnson
Brian Toval
Bridgett Jamison-Richard
Bright Funds
Bright Funds Foundations
British Petroleum Foundation
Brittney D. Raby
Bryan Richardson
Candance A. Russell
Cargill, Inc.
Carol Lorden-Lancelin
Carondelet Lolis
Cary Hollins
Catherine B. Taylor
Charlene B. Williams
Charles E. Hill
Charles L. McFarland
Chevron Matching
Employee Funds
Christopher Hawkins
Cornell T. Dukes
Cosette W. Kaufman
CVS Health Corporate
Giving Program
Dale O.Glover
Attorney At Law
Damonic K. Robertson
Dana A. Henry
Danielle Matthews
Darlene Anthony
David F. Charles
Debbie Glover
Debera H. Seals
Deborah Jones
Deborah Warren
Debra Bailey
Deckquelynn E. Burks
Desiree James
Donna Redmond
Dora Sevor
Eddie Campbell
Elijah TehTeh
Elizabeth Rushing Murray
Elvena B. Lewis
Errol J. Smith
Esau Kinchen Jr.
Esinam Davis
Eva Pickens
Faye W. Crump
Floyd Morris
Frances M. Brown
Frank Crump
Frederick Torrisi
Gail Lamb
Gail Stilwell
Geneva B. Harry
George Keys
Ginger S. Citizen
Glenda B. Johnson
Gloria A. High-Stewart
Gloria R. Hayes
Gregory Franklin
Gwen J. Davis
Harolyn D. Williams
Herman L. Dyer
Irvin Brown Jr.
Isabella T. Mayon
James Bouyer
James L. Russell Jr.
James Moody
Jerome T. Butler Sr.
Jerritt P. Bowie
Jo A. Fleming
Jocelyn B. Lewis
Joeann Jenkins
Jonathan L. Leech
Joseph E. Hines lll
Joseph J. Malveaux
Joseph P. Pete
Joyce F. Anderson
Jude W. Patin
Kalebyra R. White
Karen Taylor Abby
Karryl Romain
Katrina White
Keisha Y. Hill
Keith Taylor
Kendric D. Stewart
Kendrick Ebanks
Kenneth J. Mitchell
Kenneth J. Thompson
Kenya M. Jackson
Kiera R. Stewart
Kimberley Hendrix-Glover
Kimberly J. Daniels
Kimberly Morrison
Kimberly Y. Hamilton-Wims
Kirk Wilridge
Kirklin Bowie
Knowlton White
Kym V. Celestine-Franklin
LaQuitta A. Thomas
LaRhonda M. George
Larry D. Miles
Larry W. Page
Larry White
Laura B. Willis
Lawana J. Mabry
Lester C. Adams
Lester D. Scott
Luana M. Wesley
Lucretia Y. Pope
Lucy Minor
Lydia J. Wells
Manuel Nieto
Marketa Paul
Martha B. Earl
Marvin D. Gaines
Mary Terrell Joseph
Mekka Okereke
Melissa Fleming
Michael Birotte
Michael Jones
Michael Turner
Microsoft Corporation
Matching Gift
Monja Dunlap
Nancy W. Murrill
Naomi Guillory Robinson
Natalie Brooks Wilson
Nathaniel L. Jones
Necitha Madison
Necole Irvin
New Zorah
Missionary B.C.
Nichelei Talmore
Nichole Evans
Nicole D. Sias
Orlando Smith
Pamela W. Roberts
Peggy Talmore
Portia B. Espy
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
(Truist)
Prince E. Williams
Priscilla A. Baker
Progressive Insurance Foundation
Randy C. Watson
Ranell Franklin
Rashaunda S. Williams
Rayland Lance LLC
Raymond Cassimere
Raytheon Company
Robert Easly
Robert F. Payne
Roderick E. Echols
Roderick T. Brown
Ronald E. Wilson
Roosevelt Toston
Ruby Scott
Ryan J. Beaulieu
Sallie M. Dunbar Johnson
Samuel Kelly Jr.
Shannon Warner
Shirley M. Sewell
Shronda Hunter
Sonja D. Terrance
Southern University Alumni
Bay Area
Stacy E. Smith
Stephen Norman
Susie C. Jackson
Sylvia A. Bailey-Charles
Terrance T. Harrison Sr.
Terri L. Stepter
The Cincinnati Reds
The UK Online
Giving Foundation
Theryl J. Drew
Thomas C. VanDyke
Thomasine C. Ponson
Timothy J. Byrd
Timothy J. Davis
Tonya G. Robertson
Toya Walker
Tracey Taylor-Jarrell
Truist Financial Corporation
Trusse Norris
Tyquincia Wilford-Boyd
Tyrone Brooks
Ulysse Stephens
United HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Matching Gift Funds
Van Smith
Vanessa A. Ferchaud
Vanessa Miller
Velma Berry
Wayne A. Everson
Wilfred Brown Jr.
Will Ferbos
Willie F. Lanier
Willie Ferguson
Wilton Fontenette
Yvette Alexis
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