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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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�Ӱɴ�ý Scholarship for Thibodaux High School Graduates

Payton Suire — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:25:49 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The William and Brenda Bush Family Trust contributed $105,000 to create the Bush Family Endowed scholarship benefitting �Ӱɴ�ý students who are graduates of Thibodaux High School. Recipients must be enrolled full time at �Ӱɴ�ý, be a graduate of Thibodaux High and be of freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior classification. They can be […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Geomatics Supported by Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund

Payton Suire — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:58:15 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund donated $50,000 to support scholarships and programming for students in the Wm. Clifford Smith School of Engineering’s geomatics program. “The students educated at �Ӱɴ�ý are our future employees,” said Kenn Naquin, secretary of LA-CETF. “We’re the end-users, and �Ӱɴ�ý produces the product. We want to help the […]

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