LSU is restructuring several cultural center services under Student Affairs and Campus Life, ensuring the buildings remain open for all student organizations to utilize. This move aims to expand accessibility to these spaces, according to Meg Sunstrom, LSU’s chief communications officer.
However, some student leaders, including Ayana Lockley, president of the LSU NAACP, are concerned about the impact on Black students. Lockley emphasizes that the African American Cultural Center (AACC) provides a unique space for Black students to connect and share experiences that may not be understood by others. While the AACC has always been open to all students, Lockley worries that this change might dilute the focus on cultural and community needs specifically important to Black students.
Despite these concerns, LSU maintains that the AACC will continue to operate under the new structure. Students with inquiries can reach out to Student Affairs and Campus Life, their student government representatives, or the university president’s office for further information.
