Southern University Just Received $163,000 in Unclaimed Property — Could You Be Next?
Published on Jan 30, 2026
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1min Read Jan 30, 2026
The Southern University System has received $163,943.14 after the Louisiana Treasury identified unclaimed property owed to the institution.
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming personally delivered the check to university officials, highlighting how unclaimed property can impact not only individuals, but public institutions as well.
How the Funds Will Be Shared
The recovered funds will be distributed across all Southern University System campuses and programs, including:
University officials said the funds will support system-wide operations and educational efforts.
Treasurer Urges Residents to Check Their Names
Treasurer Fleming used the announcement to remind Louisiana residents, businesses, and nonprofits to search for unclaimed property in their own names.
Unclaimed property can include forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance refunds, or other financial assets turned over to the state after inactivity.
Worth reading: The State By State Guide to Unclaimed Assets
How to Check for Unclaimed Property
Residents can search the official Louisiana unclaimed property database to see if money is owed to them and submit a claim online.
With millions in unclaimed funds still waiting to be claimed statewide, the treasurer’s office says it’s worth checking—especially after seeing how much even large institutions can recover.
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