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How �Ӱɴ�ý Students are Turning Cajun Trash into Clean Fuel

Payton Suire — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:56:41 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Algae and oyster shells are common sights along the bayou, but they aren’t usually considered valuable. A �Ӱɴ�ý Chemistry research team is changing that by testing how these local byproducts can be repurposed into biodiesel. The students aren’t just reading about this in a science book either; they are proving it in […]

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Morgan City Oilfield Rodeo Continues Support for �Ӱɴ�ý PETSM & Veterans

Payton Suire — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:11:58 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo and Golf Scramble has donated $10,400 to �Ӱɴ�ý Department of Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management and $2,600 to support �Ӱɴ�ý Veterans Services. The donations have been used to renovate and expand classrooms, improve technology and build a state-of-the-art well-control simulation lab. The portion […]

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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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�Ӱɴ�ý Awarded 672 Degrees at 116th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:44:56 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý awarded 672 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. Of the degrees awarded, 53 were summa cum laude graduates, 70 were magna cum laude graduates, 85 were cum laude graduates and 35 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees or specialist certifications with 4.0 GPAs. Undergraduates who completed their […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý to Host 116th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:45:06 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý’ 116th Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Stopher Gymnasium, featuring alumni guest speakers. Session I at 9 a.m. will feature the Al Danos College of Business and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jenna Chiasson, deputy superintendent of teaching […]

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Shell �Ӱɴ�ý Collaboration to Restore Native Species Habitats

Payton Suire — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:22:02 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý and Shell Pipeline Company have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines efforts to enhance pollinator habitat along terrestrial pipelines. The purpose of this agreement is to collaborate and increase pollinator habitat, while establishing a framework for ongoing cooperation between �Ӱɴ�ý and Shell to enhance pollinator habitat and overall […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Among First FUEL Consortium Members to Receive Research Grant

Payton Suire — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:12:40 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Future Use of Energy in Louisiana or FUEL announced its first round of investments in Use-Inspired Research and Development, with �Ӱɴ�ý being one of the three recipients. �Ӱɴ�ý was funded $146,797 to enable Dr. Ramaraj Boopathy and his team to investigate the anaerobic digestion of sugarcane bagasse, a prevalent agricultural […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Presents Top Grant Winners & Awards at Spring Convocation

Payton Suire — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:35:44 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý presented awards to its faculty during its spring 2025 convocation on Jan. 15, with opening remarks from Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Todd Keller and President Jay Clune, PhD, regarding the state of the university. Dr. Clune informed faculty and staff that the university has taken proactive […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Awarded 502 Degrees at 115th Commencement Ceremony

Payton Suire — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:37:07 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý awarded 502 degrees during its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Of the degrees awarded, 22 were summa cum laude graduates, 29 were magna cum laude graduates, 36 were cum laude graduates and 53 were graduate students who earned their masters degrees with 4.0 GPAs. Undergraduates who […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý 115th Commencement Ceremonies

Payton Suire — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:32:34 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �Ӱɴ�ý will host its 115th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Stopher Gymnasium. Each session features a guest speaker and the presentation of all degree program candidates across the university’s colleges and institute. Session I begins at 9 a.m. and features the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences […]

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