University of Louisiana at Lafayette

UL Lafayette alumni remembered for wartime heroism

LAFAYETTE — Marine Col. Jefferson DeBlanc and the late Air Force Capt. Steven Bennett have much in common. Both are University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni. Both were fighter pilots in two of the biggest conflicts in United States history.

Clams don’t mess around after oil spills, Deepwater Horizon

Stout razor clams may be on the cutting edge of oil spill cleanup, according to University of Louisiana at Lafayette researchers.

U.S. News & World Report grades UL Lafayette among the ‘best’

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is among the top 311 national universities cited in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 edition of “Best Colleges.” The annual guidebook for prospective college students was released today.

Researcher suggests rough sailing for proposed river diversions

The fate of fish in a New England estuary could predict what’s ahead for Louisiana marsh life should the state activate a cornerstone of its coastal restoration plan. That’s according to Dr. James A. Nelson, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette biologist.

University’s role as cultural steward cited on website

A travel website ranked Lafayette among “America’s Most Artistic Towns” – and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a big reason why. Expedia’s list includes 26 communities that “are most contributing to the artistic culture of our country.

UL Lafayette’s online program earns kudos

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s online bachelor’s program is among the top 100 in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 rankings. UL Lafayette was No. 94 in the 2018 Best Online Programs list that was released today. U.S.

UL Lafayette partnership aims to provide small businesses a big boost

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a partner in a new initiative that aims to help small businesses grow.

Senator wants to ban college beer deals

A contentious proposal in the Louisiana House of Representatives by a Shreveport lawmaker would prohibit a state institution of higher learning from allowing its name or symbol to be affixed to an alcoholic beverage. This has ramification for both the microbreweries and the schools.

Moody honored for career, generosity

Crowley businessman B.I. Moody III was honored for his distinguished career and his generosity during a ceremony Wednesday night at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Business Administration building which bears his name.

UL Lafayette Fall 2016 Commencement is Friday

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2016 Commencement ceremonies on Friday at the Cajundome and Convention Center. The General Assembly will be held at 11 a.m. at the Cajundome.