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Better Support, Better Results: �Ӱɴ�ý Leaders Rebuild Graduate Program for Working Adults

Payton Suire — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:31:01 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Imagine trying to complete a college degree while working a full-time job. It’s tough to commute to campus after a long shift, and finding time for classes can feel almost impossible. This is the exact challenge facing many students in graduate programs. Recognizing this obstacle, two leaders at �Ӱɴ�ý decided […]

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Veterans are Choosing Louisiana and �Ӱɴ�ý Stands Ready

Payton Suire — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:26:03 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – When young military service members finish their first four to eight years of duty, they face a massive choice: where to build their post-military career. According to recent data, a striking number of them are choosing Louisiana. The Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Benefits Report reveals that the number of people using […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Earns National ‘A’ Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading

Payton Suire — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:58:04 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The elementary teacher education program at �Ӱɴ�ý has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how effectively it prepares future educators to teach children to read. In the national report “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,” �Ӱɴ�ý was recognized for fully aligning its curriculum […]

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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 State Remains the Only UL System Member with Master Tutor Certification

Payton Suire — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:03:34 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Tutorial and Academic Enhancement Center has once again been awarded Level III Certification as a tutor training program by the College Reading and Learning Association. �Ӱɴ�ý is one of three institutions within the University of Louisiana System to be CRLA-certified and is the only institution to maintain the Level […]

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Family Establishes Music Scholarship at �Ӱɴ�ý to Honor Hall of Fame Music Educators

Payton Suire — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:37:14 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The family of local music education hall of famers John and Beverly Stafford has established the John and Beverly Stafford Endowed Scholarship in Instrumental Music at �Ӱɴ�ý. This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of band directors by providing financial assistance to senior-level Instrumental Music Education majors. The […]

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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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�Ӱɴ�ý Recreation Center to Host Annual Heroes 5K to Benefit �Ӱɴ�ý Nursing Student

Payton Suire — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:04:23 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The �Ӱɴ�ý Recreation Center invites the community to its annual Heroes 5K on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The event will support a healthcare hero, Morghan Soirez, who currently works part-time as a Licensed Practical Nurse at a local assisted living facility. Soirez is a dedicated �Ӱɴ�ý nursing student, and the proceeds will […]

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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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How �Ӱɴ�ý Students are Turning Cajun Trash into Clean Fuel

Payton Suire — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:56:41 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Algae and oyster shells are common sights along the bayou, but they aren’t usually considered valuable. A �Ӱɴ�ý Chemistry research team is changing that by testing how these local byproducts can be repurposed into biodiesel. The students aren’t just reading about this in a science book either; they are proving it in […]

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