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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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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 to Host Ninth Annual Give-N-Day on March 10

Payton Suire — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:43:08 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý will host its ninth annual Give-N-Day on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This annual 24-hour online fundraising effort brings together Colonels everywhere in support of the students, programs and organizations that make �Ӱɴ�ý special. Jeremy Becker, chief advancement officer and executive director of the �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation, said, “Give-N-Day has become […]

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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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Entergy Louisiana Makes Three Contributions to �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation

Payton Suire — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:04:39 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation received three donations from Entergy Louisiana in support of �Ӱɴ�ý’ Tour Tuesday program, Bayou Region Incubator and Department of Music’s Opera Workshop. Tour Tuesday Thanks to Entergy’s $10,000 contribution, �Ӱɴ�ý will be able to continue its Tour Tuesday program. This program focuses on bringing underrepresented students to […]

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Individual Tickets on Sale for Jazz Concert at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:57:43 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Individual tickets are on sale for the Deep Down South Mini Tour featuring the Michael Kaplan Superband on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary and Al Danos Theater. This concert is part of �Ӱɴ�ý’ College of Liberal Arts performance series “Vive Les Arts.” Michael Kaplan is a Philadelphia-based trombonist, composer, […]

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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 Unveils Newly Renovated Spaces for Bridge to Independence Program

Payton Suire — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:04:40 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the renovated spaces for its Bridge to Independence program. This project was completed thanks to Colleen Hunter and Jeannette Guillory Thomason, who each donated $500,000 to the �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation to support the program. Both women made these contributions in honor of their […]

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How a Family’s Legacy Ignited and Revived Arts at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:40:49 +0000

From a global pandemic to a surge of storms, the Bayou Region has suffered many losses. Forced quarantines and evacuations had communities in South Louisiana scrambling for refuge, and some of these communities are still recovering. Although the daily functions of �Ӱɴ�ý have persisted, the university would like to invite the community back to campus […]

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