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Southern University and A&M College (name), commonly referred to as Southern or Southern University , is a public educational institute located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States . It is a part of the Southern University System and was founded in 1880 .
The university is engaged in the education , higher education , and university industries. It is also classified as a historically black college and university . Southern University is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Athletic Association .
Southern University and A&M College holds accreditation from various organizations, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET , the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET , the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET , the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education , and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business .
