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Next Generation of Professionals Graduate from �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:48:31 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý celebrated its students’ achievements and academic dedication during its 118th Commencement Ceremonies, awarding 667 degrees. Among the graduates, 65 achieved summa cum laude honors, 55 graduated magna cum laude, and 72 earned cum laude distinctions. Additionally, 35 graduate students completed their master’s degrees or specialist certifications with a perfect […]

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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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Tickets on Sale for Chef John Folse Culinary Institute’s Lafcadio Hearn Award Dinner

Jerad David — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:05:32 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Tickets are on sale for the Lafcadio Hearn Award Dinner at �Ӱɴ�ý’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the �Ӱɴ�ý Student Union Cotillion Ballroom. The Lafcadio Hearn Award is the most coveted honor bestowed by the Institute. […]

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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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