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�Ӱɴ�ý to Honor Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Wilson with Plaque Presentation

Payton Suire — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:11:55 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý invites the community to a plaque presentation ceremony honoring basketball legend Larry Wilson set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Stopher Gymnasium from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Following the plaque presentation, the men’s Colonel Basketball team will host an open-practice for the community to attend. […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Colonette Dance Studio Opens

Payton Suire — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:04:31 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’s Colonette Dance Studio renovations in Shaver Gymnasium are complete thanks to funding from the state of Louisiana and donors John and Palma Shaver. The university celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. John Shaver is the nephew of the gym’s namesake – Richard Castles “Squee” Shaver, a second-year freshman who […]

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Gaubert Oil Earns Naming Rights to �Ӱɴ�ý Athletics Covered Practice Facility

Payton Suire — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:15:11 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Gaubert Oil has pledged $500,000 to the �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation for naming rights to the athletic’s covered practice facility, now known as the Gaubert Oil Practice Facility at Shaw Sports Turf/Manning Field upon the pending approval of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The funds will go towards university scholarships. “This […]

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Second Annual Colonel Athletic Association Golf Classic

Payton Suire — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:05:28 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Colonel Athletic Association is set to host its second annual Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 28 at LaTour Golf Club in Matthews with 1 p.m. tee times available. All proceeds benefit student-athlete scholarships. The tournament will be played in a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start. Individual players cost $150 and teams […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý 2024 Homecoming Court and Events

Payton Suire — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:54:45 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý announced its 2024 homecoming court ahead of its homecoming week set to take place Oct. 21-26. The court members are: The 2024 homecoming week theme is “�Ӱɴ�ý is my Happy Place,” celebrating the joy, pride and sense of unity that �Ӱɴ�ý brings to its students, alumni and community. “�Ӱɴ�ý […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý to Host Annual Family Day and High School Marching Band Day

Payton Suire — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:18:48 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý is set to host its annual Family Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. in the tailgating area at John L. Guidry Stadium. The university will also host its annual High School Day for any high school band students interested in practicing and performing with the Pride […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Hosted Official Naming Ceremony for Lorio Softball Batting Facility

Payton Suire — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:15:21 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý hosted an official naming ceremony of its Lorio Softball Batting Facility. The Lorio Foundation donated $220,000 to the �Ӱɴ�ý softball program, covering the cost of phase one and two of the Softball Batting Cage Project. “The Lorio Foundation has worked with �Ӱɴ�ý on multiple projects […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Named Shane Kliebert Director of Colonel Athletic Association

Payton Suire — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:20:05 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý alumnus and former student-athlete Shane Kliebert was recently named director of Colonel Athletic Association. “I am excited to have Shane join our team and lead the Colonel Athletic Association. He is a Colonel at heart and has been a proven leader at raising funds. He loves �Ӱɴ�ý, and his passion for […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Welcomes Governor John Bel Edwards for Special Event Showcasing Facility Progress on Campus

Jerad David — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:35:55 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý hosted a showcasing event with guest speaker Governor John Bel Edwards on Nov. 7 to highlight the university’s groundbreaking for its Coastal Center, announcement of a new College of Nursing building and concluded with a ribbon cutting for its athletic covered practice facility. This is the first time three […]

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Falcon Family Pledged $20K for Naming Rights to Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center for �Ӱɴ�ý Student-Athletes

Payton Suire — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:51:11 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Carroll Falcon and Anna Falcon Arthurs have committed to the long-term success of the Department of Athletics at �Ӱɴ�ý by pledging to contribute $20,000 for naming rights to the Deanna Hickman Falcon Academic Success Center for student-athletes in the Ellender Memorial Library. The university recognized the Falcon Family’s long standing […]

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