M.A. Museum Studies Program - Southern University at New Orleans

08/12/2026

We are excited to announce our upcoming faculty-led study abroad experience in Egypt!

Join us for an unforgettable academic journey exploring Egypt’s extraordinary museums, archaeological sites, cultural heritage institutions, and vibrant contemporary life. Students will have the opportunity to connect classroom learning with firsthand experiences while engaging with museum professionals, scholars, and cultural heritage experts.

07/25/2026

🌟 Alumni Spotlight | Congratulations to Museum Studies Alumna Felicia Burse!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Felicia Burse, a graduate of our program, on her latest professional achievement!

Felicia was recently selected to participate in the prestigious Harvard Library HBCU Archivist and Librarian Program, where she joined archivists and librarians from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for an intensive week of professional development focused on archival preservation, conservation, digitization, and expanding access to historical collections. This highly competitive program is a partnership between Harvard Library, the HBCU Library Alliance, and the HBCU Digital Library Trust, strengthening the preservation of African American history and institutional archives across HBCUs.

Today, Felicia serves as an archivist at Grambling State University, where she continues to make significant contributions to preserving and sharing our collective cultural heritage. Her accomplishments exemplify the impact that dedicated museum and archival professionals can have on preserving history for future generations.

Congratulations, Felicia! Your SUNO Museum Studies family is proud of your continued success and wishes you many more achievements ahead.

Read the full story here: [Grambling State News]
https://news.gram.edu/index.php/2026/07/20/grambling-state-digital-library-representatives-participate-in-harvard-library-hbcu-archivist-and-librarian-program/

GRAMBLING, La. – Adrienne C. Webber, dean of Grambling State University’s University Digital Library and Learning Commons, and Felicia Burse, program assistant in the Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and an archivist, participated in a weeklong professional development pro...

05/29/2026

Thinking about a career in museums? Already working in the field and ready to take the next step?

Join our program and gain the skills, knowledge, and professional experience needed to achieve your career goals in the museum and cultural sector. With online and evening classes, expert faculty, and a supportive, dynamic learning environment, our program is designed for both emerging and working professionals.

Whether your passion is museums, public history, cultural heritage, exhibitions, education, or community engagement, we’re here to help you grow as a leader in the field.

Your future in museums starts here!

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🌍🏛️

Today, we celebrate the power of museums to serve as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides, fostering dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace within and between communities worldwide.

At the MA Museum Studies Program, we are proud to help prepare the next generation of museum professionals, cultural leaders, and changemakers who will shape the future of museums and cultural heritage institutions.

Join us in celebrating museums and museum professionals who work every day to make the world a better place for all of us.

What museum has inspired you the most? Share your favorite museum memory in the comments! 👇✨

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the Museum Studies Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for preserving and sharing history, culture, and heritage have brought you to this incredible milestone. The future of museums, public history, and cultural stewardship is brighter because of each of you.

Danh Alghafri
Amy Bush
Emily Burgdorf
Jermiah Crawford
Kaylynn Daniel
Nikiiyah Gest
Nakeya Palmer
Rene Pierre
Anna Rodriguez
Anastasia Weigand
Paige Whipp
David Wolmack