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President John Nicklow speaks during the 2022 New Student Convocation held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Lakefront Arena.

_{August 17, 2022}

Class of 2026 Welcomed at New Student Convocation: ‘Our expectations of you are high,’ President Nicklow

While Monday marked the start of the fall semester for thousands of students at the �Ͼ�Ʒ��, on Tuesday the Class of 2026 got a w Read more

The �Ͼ�Ʒ��’ student startup competition is organized by The Beach at �Ͼ�Ʒ��.

_{August 16, 2022}

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� Student Startup Competition Offers $10K In Prizes and Mentorships

Startup�Ͼ�Ʒ��, the �Ͼ�Ʒ��’ first-ever student startup competition, will offer $10,000 in prizes. Read more

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� African American literature professor Jacinta Saffold has received a Louisiana Board of Regents research grant for her book “Books & Beats: The Cultural Kinship of Street Lit and Hip Hop.”

_{August 8, 2022}

African American Literature Professor Jacinta Saffold Explores Cultural Intersection Of Hip-Hop and Literature

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� African American literature professor Jacinta Saffold has received a nearly $50,000 research grant to advance her book project and research. Read more

The �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Transportation Institute, which created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trails Program, will now help implement it. (Chicot State Park by Zack Daigle/All Trails)

_{July 27, 2022}

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� Transportation Institute Will Help Implement Statewide Recreational Trails Plan

Two years ago, the �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Transportation Institute created a statewide plan to guide the Louisiana Recreational Trails Program ( Read more

Schexnaydre, a 2010 and 2016 �Ͼ�Ʒ�� graduate, was named the 2023 Louisiana Principal of the Year through the Louisiana Department of Education.

_{July 25, 2022}

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� Alumnus David Schexnaydre Named 2023 Louisiana Principal of the Year

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� alumnus David Schexnaydre has been named the 2023 Louisiana Principal of the Year. Read more

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� transportation professor Guang Tian has been awarded a grant to study the travel behaviors of minority groups and people with low income.

_{July 20, 2022}

Transportation Professor Guang Tian Researches Travel Behaviors and Effects of Auto Dependency

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� transportation professor Guang Tian has been awarded a grant to study the travel behaviors of minority groups and people with low income. Read more

Carrie DeMers Donchez is a yardmaster for Norfolk Southern Railway and is pursuing a master’s degree in transportation at the �Ͼ�Ʒ��.

_{July 15, 2022}

�Ͼ�Ʒ�� Graduate Student Carrie DeMers Donchez Is A Railway Industry Leader

Samuel Gladden Appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development

Following a national search, the �Ͼ�Ʒ�� has appointed Samuel Gladden as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development. Read more

CBS News journalist Michelle Miller will receive the 2022 Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award and Lauren Gibbs will receive the 2022 Norma Jane Sabiston Distinguished Young Alumna Award.

_{June 27, 2022}

CBS News Journalist Michelle Miller to Receive 2022 �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award

CBS News journalist Michelle Miller will receive the 2022 �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more