Louisiana Treasurer Delivers $163K in Unclaimed Property to Southern University System

The funds will be shared across all Southern University campuses and entities.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:23am

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Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming hand-delivered a check for $163,943.14 in unclaimed property to the Southern University System, which includes the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport campuses, the Law Center, the Agricultural Research Center, and Southern Lab School. The treasurer encouraged all Louisiana businesses, nonprofits, and residents to check if they have any unclaimed property, noting that one in six individuals in the state has an average of $900 in unclaimed funds.

Why it matters

The unclaimed property funds will provide a financial boost to the Southern University System, which serves as a vital public institution for higher education and research in Louisiana. The treasurer's outreach also aims to raise awareness about the significant amount of unclaimed property held by the state, encouraging more individuals and organizations to claim what is rightfully theirs.

The details

The $163,943.14 in unclaimed property funds will be distributed across the various campuses and entities that make up the Southern University System. This unclaimed property was likely forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, or other assets that had been turned over to the state. By claiming these funds, the university system can use the money to support its educational, research, and community programs.

  • On January 28, 2026, Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming hand-delivered the $163,943.14 unclaimed property check to Southern University officials.

The players

John Fleming

The Louisiana state treasurer who delivered the unclaimed property check to Southern University.

Southern University System

A public university system in Louisiana that includes campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport, as well as the Law Center, Agricultural Research Center, and Southern Lab School.

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What they’re saying

“One in six individuals in Louisiana has unclaimed property, with claims averaging $900. It is your money; we want you to claim it.”

— John Fleming, Louisiana State Treasurer

What’s next

The Southern University System will work to distribute the $163,943.14 in unclaimed property funds across its various campuses and entities to support their educational, research, and community programs.

The takeaway

This unclaimed property claim highlights the significant amount of money held by the state that rightfully belongs to Louisiana residents and organizations. The treasurer's outreach encourages more people to check if they have any unclaimed funds, which could provide a financial boost to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the state.