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�Ӱɴ�ý Announces Leonard Lasseigne Endowment to Preserve Campus Live Oaks

Payton Suire — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:49 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Walking through �Ӱɴ�ý’s campus, one can’t help but notice the beautiful scenery of live oak trees stretching across walkways, providing shaded gathering spaces for students between classes. It’s a landscape that feels like it’s always been here, but the green spaces that define campus today did not happen by accident. […]

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Bourgeois Family Contributes $100K for New Ward 6 Scholarship at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:33:52 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Local Lafourche Parish Ward 6 seniors and graduate students at �Ӱɴ�ý have a new scholarship available, thanks to a $100,000 contribution from Michael and Christine Bourgeois. The Michael C. and Christine P. Bourgeois Endowed Upper Class/Alumni Scholarship #7 is designed to provide financial support to upperclassmen as they begin their […]

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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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Over 2,300 �Ӱɴ�ý Students Earned Honors for Spring 2026

Payton Suire — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:03:17 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý named 2,325 students to honors lists for the spring 2026 semester. This highlights a consistent trend at �Ӱɴ�ý, where academic resources, faculty mentorship and student dedication come together to help students excel in their fields. “Seeing over 2,300 students reach these academic benchmarks is a reflection of the dedication […]

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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 Alumnus Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Nominated for James Beard Award and Stars in Food Network’s “Chopped Castaways”

Payton Suire — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:37:15 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, a graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at �Ӱɴ�ý, has earned a 2026 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award nomination for his series “Duck Camp Dinners” and is set to compete on a new Food Network series, “Chopped Castaways.” Premiering Tuesday, May 12, the competition […]

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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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