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Freshmen, Retention Growth Fuels Fall 2026 Momentum at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:49:35 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – A growing freshman class and higher retention rates are creating momentum at �Ӱɴ�ý this fall. Official figures from the 14th class day show an enrollment total of 5,795 students, highlighted by 1,088 first-time freshmen, a 1.4% increase, and a 4.1% rise in graduate students. Overall enrollment decreased by about 1.7%, […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Graduate Helps Direct State Funding for Inclusive College Programs

Payton Suire — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:28:02 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – When Gerald “Mitch” Dillon graduated from �Ӱɴ�ý in 2022, he moved into his own studio apartment and landed two jobs. Now, he is helping ensure other young adults with intellectual disabilities get the same opportunity. Dillon, a graduate of the university’s Bridge to Independence program, serves as a representative of […]

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Four �Ӱɴ�ý Undergrads Selected to Help Shape Louisiana’s Environmental Future

Payton Suire — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:59:54 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Four �Ӱɴ�ý biology undergraduates have earned spots in the 2026-2027 Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps, placing them among 25 students chosen statewide to train as Louisiana’s next generation of environmental leaders. The selected students, Abigail Chiasson, Adrianna Dubois, Dani Thibodeaux and Danny Woods, will spend the next year learning directly […]

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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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