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Freshmen, Retention Growth Fuels Fall 2026 Momentum at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:49:35 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – A growing freshman class and higher retention rates are creating momentum at �Ӱɴ�ý this fall. Official figures from the 14th class day show an enrollment total of 5,795 students, highlighted by 1,088 first-time freshmen, a 1.4% increase, and a 4.1% rise in graduate students. Overall enrollment decreased by about 1.7%, […]

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SCIA and BIG establish $50,000 scholarship fund for Bayou Region students at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:13:33 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Bayou Region students attending �Ӱɴ�ý have a new scholarship opportunity following a $50,000 contribution from the Bayou Industrial Group through the South Central Industrial Association. The funding creates an endowed scholarship fund managed through the �Ӱɴ�ý Foundation, offering awards to incoming freshmen who reside in Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption or St. […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Graduate Helps Direct State Funding for Inclusive College Programs

Payton Suire — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:28:02 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – When Gerald “Mitch” Dillon graduated from �Ӱɴ�ý in 2022, he moved into his own studio apartment and landed two jobs. Now, he is helping ensure other young adults with intellectual disabilities get the same opportunity. Dillon, a graduate of the university’s Bridge to Independence program, serves as a representative of […]

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Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to Honor Founder at 2026 ‘Celebrating Our Chefs’ Fundraiser

Payton Suire — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:39:50 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Decades after Chef John Folse helped share South Louisiana’s food culture with the world, a new generation of leaders is returning to campus to build upon that legacy. The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute will host its annual “Celebrating Our Chefs” events on Oct. 21 and 22, 2026. This year’s theme pays […]

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Four �Ӱɴ�ý Undergrads Selected to Help Shape Louisiana’s Environmental Future

Payton Suire — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:59:54 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Four �Ӱɴ�ý biology undergraduates have earned spots in the 2026-2027 Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps, placing them among 25 students chosen statewide to train as Louisiana’s next generation of environmental leaders. The selected students, Abigail Chiasson, Adrianna Dubois, Dani Thibodeaux and Danny Woods, will spend the next year learning directly […]

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Prescribing the Plate: Future Physicians Swap Stethoscopes for Sauté Pans at �Ӱɴ�ý

Payton Suire — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:04:36 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – In aprons rather than scrubs, future physicians gathered around the prep tables at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute to master how to cook for health. �Ӱɴ�ý and Louisiana State University Health New Orleans partnered again to host the eighth annual Culinary Medicine Program at the Chef John Folse Culinary […]

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With $142K in New Support, Bayou Region Incubator Opens Ticket Sales for Upcoming Pitch Night

Payton Suire — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:02:24 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The Bayou Region Incubator recently secured $142,300 in funding from four corporate partners to expand its support for local small businesses. The funding comes as the incubator prepares to host seven local entrepreneurs for its annual Pitch Night at �Ӱɴ�ý. Leading the charge is Chevron, which has committed $100,000. In […]

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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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