NEWS
2025
February
International Studies Major Awarded Roosevelt Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
This prestigious fellowship provides emerging leaders with the opportunity to engage in public policy, advocacy and government affairs in nation’s capital. Read more
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Ranks in Top 10 Percent Nationwide on Social Mobility Index
The 2024 Social Mobility Index measures how successful institutions are in elevating low-income students into the middle class by five years after graduation. Read more
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Again Awarded Carnegie ‘R2’ Designation
The University has once again been recognized as a High Spending and Doctorate Production institution, also known as an R2 university. Read more
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Announces Jazz at the Sandbar Spring 2025 Performers
Jazz at the Sandbar returns to the Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ for the spring 2025 series, opening on Wednesday, March 12. Read more
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Showcases Leadership During Louisiana Wind Energy Week
The Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ presented Louisiana Wind Energy Week last week, highlighting the University’s pivotal role in advancing future energy initiatives. Read more
Four Students Earn Cedric Richmond Scholarships for Spring 2025
The Cedric Richmond Scholarships are provided by the Office of the Governor's Success Council. Read more
January
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Partners with Gardner Institute and Complete College America to Redesign the First Two Years of College
The Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ is partnering with two national organizations to close performance gaps and improve student success outcomes. Read more
Provost Darrell Kruger Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Study Higher Education in India
Kruger will participate in the Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrator’s Seminar. Read more
Â鶹ÊÓƵappÏÂÔØ Announces Furloughs to Address Structural Budget Deficit
These measures, while challenging, are critical to ensuring the university’s long-term financial stability and its ability to deliver high-quality education and research. Read more