LSU AP Tureaud Sr. Black Alumni Chapter

The LSU A. P. Tureaud, Sr., Black Alumni Chapter is a vibrant and supportive organization within the Louisiana State University Alumni Association structure that aims to foster connections among Black alumni, current students, and the broader LSU community. Joining the Chapter offers numerous benefits, including networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and access to exclusive (fun!) events that celebrate Black excellence and culture.

Membership in the Chapter can help alumni stay connected with their alma mater, contribute to the university's engagement efforts, and support current Black students through scholarships and advocacy. Being part of this group also provides a platform to share experiences, professional advice, and resources that can aid personal and career development.

The Chapter's activities and initiatives create a sense of belonging and pride among its members, strengthening the overall LSU community. By joining, individuals can make lasting connections, promote positive change, and ensure that the legacy of Black LSU alumni continues to thrive.

Chapter Scholarships

Alexander P. Tureaud, Sr., Chapter Endowed Scholarship

This is the Chapter’s first endowed scholarship and was established at the LSU Foundation in 1992. This scholarship was established by donations from the Law Offices of Simien and Simien, LLC, Chapter reunions, donor contributions, and fundraising efforts. The Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center selects an incoming full-time freshman student as the recipient of this scholarship. The recipient receives a one-time award of $1,000.00 for the fall semester.

Tureaud Alumni Chapter 1964 Scholarship Fund

This is the Chapter’s second endowed scholarship and was established at the LSU Alumni Association in 2015. It is named in honor of the six Black students, Freya Anderson Rivers, Carlice Collins, Mason Ingram, Oliver F. Mack Jr., Clifford Ray Smith, and Adam Sterling III, who desegregated the LSU undergraduate colleges in 1964 through a successful lawsuit where A. P. Tureaud, Sr. was one of the attorneys representing the students. The scholarship was established by donations from the 2013 and 2018 Chapter reunions and donor contributions. The Chapter’s Scholarship/High School Relations Committee selects an incoming full-time freshman as the recipient of this scholarship. The recipient receives an award of $500.00 for the fall semester and an award of $500.00 for the spring semester.

The Black Minds Matter Scholarship Fund

The Chapter’s third endowed scholarship and was established at the LSU Alumni Association in 2020 under the leadership of 2020-2021 Chapter President Katrina Dunn. This scholarship’s founding donors are the Nu Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Alumnae of the Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Joseph O. Agboka, Donald Remy, and the 2020 Miles for My Alma Mater Financial Contributors. This scholarship was established to provide a four-year recurring scholarship to LSU Black undergraduate students. This scholarship was named in honor of the 2020 protests against police brutality against Black Americans and removing of Troy H. Middleton’s name from the LSU Library by the LSU Board of Supervisors due to his racist history. The recipient receives an award of $500.00 per semester for eight semesters.

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