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�Ӱɴ�ý Physics Professor Named LSTA Outstanding Educator

Payton Suire — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:32:51 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Chad Young, professor of physics at �Ӱɴ�ý, was named the 2022 Winner of the Louisiana Science Teachers Association William Craig Outstanding University Educator Award. Professor Chad Young has taught at �Ӱɴ�ý since 2005, leading research projects for NSF, NASA, LaSIP, MSP and �Ӱɴ�ý Research Council with interests in star […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Biology Course Travels to Coast for Workshop

Payton Suire — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:57:26 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Graduate students in �Ӱɴ�ý’ Environmental Law and Policy course traveled to Grand Isle, Port Fourchon, Golden Meadow and Lockport as part of a Biology workshop concentrating on life and law on the Louisiana coast. The Master of Science students participated in a service project in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy to teach […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Dean Elected President of the Southern Business Administration Association

Payton Suire — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:47:06 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of management, was elected president of the Southern Business Administration Association in January 2023. Dr. Frey has over 28 years of experience in directing, leading, managing and teaching, making her an exceptional candidate to serve the SBAA 2023 Board and […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Assistant Professor of Art Published in Art & Antiques Magazine

Payton Suire — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:39:56 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Dr. Ashley Busby, assistant professor of Art at �Ӱɴ�ý, published an article titled “Going Her Own Way” on the art of Dorothy Fratt in the December/January 2022-23 issue of Art and Antiques magazine. This is the first longform essay on the artist published in the national magazine. Dr. Busby said, “I’m excited […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Dean Named to Board of Directors of the Environment & Health Council of Louisiana

Payton Suire — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:36:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Professor and �Ӱɴ�ý Dean of Sciences and Technology Dr. John Doucet has been named to the Board of Directors of the Environment and Health Council of Louisiana. “It’s certainly an honor to be named to the Council’s board of directors. Importantly, this appointment brings �Ӱɴ�ý and the bayou region to […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Professors Speak on Student Success & Faculty Development

Payton Suire — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:40:09 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Assistant Professor of Art History Dr. Ashley Busby and Professor of Art Trisha Rabalais provided a conference presentation entitled “Building a Community of Table People: Creating Internal and External Connections for Students” at the fifth annual Sparking Success Faculty Development Conference sponsored by the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching at Tulane […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Names Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies

Payton Suire — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:14:37 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý has named Dr. Christopher Bonvillain as Director of University Graduate Studies. “I look forward to the challenges and responsibilities of my new position and the opportunity to guide and improve graduate education at �Ӱɴ�ý by expanding graduate studies through enrollment and new graduate programs, upholding academic quality in university graduate programs […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Biology Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Payton Suire — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:33:09 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Alcee Fortier Distinguished Service Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Raj Boopathy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Bioprocessing Association for his achievements in biological processing research. He received the award at the 10th International Conference of IBA-IFIBiop 2022 held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Oct. 27, 2022. “It is a huge […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Art Professor Presents at Renaissance Society of America Conference

Payton Suire — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:26:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý Professor of Art Dr. Deborah Cibelli presented an art history paper at the Renaissance Society of America’s Virtual 2022 conference hosted by Fordham University in New York City on Dec. 2, 2022. Dr. Cibelli’s presentation focused on Fracesco Salviati’s use of river gods as emblems in a fresco painted in the […]

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�Ӱɴ�ý Names Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing

Jerad David — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:13:52 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �Ӱɴ�ý has named Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean of the College of Nursing. Engolio will assume the role from Dr. Sue Westbrook, who previously served in this position for 18 years. Westbrook remains the university provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Dr. Engolio received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from […]

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