The SUNO Foundation BASH™
The Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Foundation is proud to announce its signature fundraising event, The SUNO Foundation BASH™ (“The BASH”), to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
This year’s theme, “Generations of Excellence,” honors SUNO families whose commitment to the university spans multiple generations. The evening will bring together alumni, supporters, and community leaders for a powerful celebration of SUNO’s legacy and future. Guests will enjoy an elegant night of fine dining, live entertainment, and a curated silent auction. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit scholarships, student success initiatives, and university programming.
The SUNO Foundation’s unwavering commitment to student achievement is supported by the Alumni Association, corporate sponsors, donors, the metropolitan New Orleans community, and the university. This annual signature event—The SUNO Foundation BASH™—plays a vital role in supporting SUNO’s continued growth and innovation. The Foundation’s investments help shape the next generation of leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, and changemakers.
“The BASH is more than a gala; it’s a celebration of legacy, love, and loyalty to SUNO,” said Micaela Bowers, Chair of The BASH 2025. “This year’s theme, ‘Generations of Excellence,’ pays tribute to the families who have looked to SUNO for three generations to pursue higher education. We are proud to honor their legacy and build a future rooted in opportunity and excellence.”
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available.
To learn more, please visit: www.sunofoundation.org/thebash2025
About the SUNO Foundation
The mission of the SUNO Foundation is to provide scholarships and funding support to students, faculty, and programs. The Foundation’s work directly supports the mission and vision of the university—to empower and promote the upward mobility of students. SUNO envisions a future built on a financially sustainable foundation, strengthened through diversified funding that enhances the long-term success of Southern University at New Orleans.
