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�Ӱɴ�ý Alumnus Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Nominated for James Beard Award and Stars in Food Network’s “Chopped Castaways”

Payton Suire — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:37:15 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, a graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at �Ӱɴ�ý, has earned a 2026 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award nomination for his series “Duck Camp Dinners” and is set to compete on a new Food Network series, “Chopped Castaways.” Premiering Tuesday, May 12, the competition […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý to Host 118th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:19:27 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý will hold its 118th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Stopher Gymnasium. Session I at 9 a.m. will recognize graduates from the Al Danos College of Business and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The guest speaker is Lisa Kliebert, the executive director of the Bayou Region […]

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New Nursing Scholarship at �Ӱɴ�ý Honors Legacy of Alumna and Former Student Leader

Payton Suire — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:13:37 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. –A new scholarship at �Ӱɴ�ý will celebrate the life of a dedicated nurse and alumna who once led the university’s student nursing organization. The Jodie Horschel RN Endowed Scholarship was established through a gift from Clayton Horschel to honor his late wife, Jodie Lynd Marsh Horschel, who dedicated more than 20 […]

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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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