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CohnReznick Foundation Established �Ӱɴ�ý Scholarship Honoring Alumnus Barry Melancon

Payton Suire — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:35:54 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The CohnReznick Foundation contributed $50,000 to establish the Barry Melancon Accounting Endowed Scholarship at �Ӱɴ�ý. The contribution honors the legacy of �Ӱɴ�ý alumnus Barry Melancon, certified public accountant, chartered global management accountant and retired CEO and president of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountant – the most influential body […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Appointed Three New Leadership Positions

Payton Suire — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:38:01 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý recently filled three vacant leadership positions – dean of the College of Liberal Arts, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and assistant vice president for Academic Affairs. “The depth of experience and dedication these three leaders bring to their new roles is a testament to the […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Named Honors Program After Robert E. “Bob” Miller

Payton Suire — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:37:45 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – To honor longtime �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation board member and university donor Robert E. “Bob” Miller, �Ӱɴ�ý has named its honors program the Robert E. Bob Miller Honors Program. A Morgan City native and �Ӱɴ�ý alumnus, Robert E. “Bob” Miller has supported the university and its mission throughout his lifetime, contributing more […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Alumna and Athletic Hall of Famer Drafted in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League

Payton Suire — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:29:02 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Amanda Gianelloni, �Ӱɴ�ý alumna and member of the Athletics Hall of Fame, was drafted as the eighth overall selection in the first round by San Francisco in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League. Gianelloni was the only player from Louisiana in the draft and was joined by internationally-known women athletes in the […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Art Alumna Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award

Payton Suire — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:20:08 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý art alumna Madison Rogers received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to teach English in Modra, Slovakia for the 2025-2026 school year. Fulbright scholarships are among the most prestigious and internationally recognized scholarships offered in the United States. Student scholarship applications to Europe and Eurasia have an acceptance rate […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Names Tyler Legnon Director of Alumni Affairs

Payton Suire — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:37:39 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý has announced Tyler Legnon as the new Director of Alumni Affairs. Legnon brings experience in higher education leadership and a deep passion for the university and its alumni community. “As a two-time alumnus of �Ӱɴ�ý and lifetime member of the Alumni Federation, I consider myself blessed to return in […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Awarded 672 Degrees at 116th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:44:56 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý awarded 672 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. Of the degrees awarded, 53 were summa cum laude graduates, 70 were magna cum laude graduates, 85 were cum laude graduates and 35 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees or specialist certifications with 4.0 GPAs. Undergraduates who completed their […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Names Dr. Todd Keller Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Payton Suire — Sat, 17 May 2025 16:21:43 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Todd Keller has been named �Ӱɴ�ý’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. “I am so grateful to Dr. Clune and the search committee for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity to serve our university,” said Keller. “This […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Colonette Dance Studio Opens

Payton Suire — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:04:31 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Colonette Dance Studio renovations in Shaver Gymnasium are complete thanks to funding from the state of Louisiana and donors John and Palma Shaver. The university celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. John Shaver is the nephew of the gym’s namesake – Richard Castles “Squee” Shaver, a second-year freshman who […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Inducts Hall of Fame & Awards Outstanding Graduate Students

Payton Suire — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:20:40 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý inducted 13 students and alumni into its Hall of Fame and awarded 7 Outstanding Graduate Students at its Student Awards for Excellence program, sponsored by the �Ӱɴ�ý Alumni Federation, on April 9. Douglas Gilchrist, a spring 2025 Master of Education candidate, was the recipient of the overall 2024-2025 Outstanding […]

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