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Culinary Demonstration Series at �Ӱɴ�ý’ Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

Payton Suire — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:50:01 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is set to host a series of free culinary demonstrations and tastings open to the campus and the community. These interactive evenings are led by students enrolled in �Ӱɴ�ý’ new Culinary Demonstration and Food Styling course, designed to highlight both culinary technique and visual […]

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Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to Host Celebrity Alumnus Chef for Annual Fundraising Event

Payton Suire — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:33:52 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is set to host its annual Celebrating Our Chefs event, featuring celebrity Chef Michael Gulotta, a distinguished CJFCI alumnus and James Beard finalist, on Thursday, Nov. 13, starting at 6 p.m. Chef Gulotta will work alongside the Institute’s study-abroad chefs, bringing inspiration from France, […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Third Annual Wine Tasting, Scholarship Fundraising Event

Payton Suire — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:54:53 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting is set to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Coastal Center at �Ӱɴ�ý. This will be one of the Center’s first public events since its construction, offering attendees an opportunity to be some of the first to […]

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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 to Host 116th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:45:06 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’ 116th Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Stopher Gymnasium, featuring alumni guest speakers. Session I at 9 a.m. will feature the Al Danos College of Business and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jenna Chiasson, deputy superintendent of teaching […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Scholarship to Honor Former Culinary Professor

Payton Suire — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:33:01 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Jared Palmer and wife Raven Palmer contributed $10,000 to the �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation for the creation of the Chef John Kozar Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Chef Kozar, a Pennsylvania native, began his teaching career as a professor specializing in pastry at �Ӱɴ�ý’ Chef John Folse Culinary Institute where he eventually became director. As […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Awarded 502 Degrees at 115th Commencement Ceremony

Payton Suire — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:37:07 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý awarded 502 degrees during its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Of the degrees awarded, 22 were summa cum laude graduates, 29 were magna cum laude graduates, 36 were cum laude graduates and 53 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees with 4.0 GPAs. Undergraduates who […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý 115th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:32:34 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý will host its 115th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Stopher Gymnasium. Each session features a guest speaker and the presentation of all degree program candidates across the university’s colleges and institute. Session I begins at 9 a.m. and features the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences […]

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Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to Host International Chefs for 30th Anniversary Events

Payton Suire — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:11:27 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is set to host a slate of events for its “Celebrating our Chefs” week and celebrate its 30th anniversary as the first four-year culinary program in the United States. The Institute is pleased to announce that Michelin-starred Chef Davy Tissot and Chef Maxime Moïse […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Second Annual Wine Tasting Scholarship Fundraising Event

Payton Suire — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:41:56 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s scholarship fundraising event Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting is set to take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Danos Corporate Headquarters, the event’s host sponsor, with catering to be provided by the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. Dr. Jody Plaisance, owner and […]

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