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Dear students, faculty and staff members, Have you seen the new 91³Ô¹Ï.edu? The University’s redesigned flagship website launched today. Along with a fresh and inviting look, the site has several new features that will improve the user experience for employees and current and prospective students...

Dear members of the University community, As you may know, one of our students was injured last week during an off-campus shooting across the street from Huger Hall. He is recovering at home with family members, and they have given us permission to report that he is doing well and is looking forward...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Welcome to the fall semester! At the start of every academic year, I like to spend some time thinking about what we’ve accomplished over the preceding 12 months. These reflections help lay the groundwork for what we hope to achieve over the next 12 and...

Dear friends, My family and I have been deeply touched by the expressions of support and sympathy so many of you have shown since Gail’s passing. The incredible outpouring of love from every corner of our community has sustained us, and while we continue to mourn her death, your acts of kindness...

Dear friends, Today, my family lost its center, and the University lost its greatest cheerleader. Gail Heinbach Savoie passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by family and friends. She was my wife for 44 years and my best friend for more than a half century. I met Gail when we were both...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Today opens a new era for health care education at our University. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has a new name: the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. In addition, the Department of Nursing is now the LHC Group • Myers School of...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Let me welcome you to the spring semester with a question: What is an R1 University? An R1 University is a leading institution. It’s a place of fearless curiosity where knowledge is created, discovered and shared. An R1 University is at the forefront of...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, On Friday, the University publicly announced the largest single fundraising campaign in its history. Together: The Campaign for the 91³Ô¹Ï aims to raise $500 million so that we can further empower student success, embolden our...

Dear faculty and staff members, The legislative session that ended in June resulted in the most significant investment in higher education in 91³Ô¹Ï since 2008. The budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards included salary increases for faculty members at the state’s...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester and the new academic year! The fall semester is always a special time. New and returning students, faculty and staff members enliven the University with an undeniable air of optimism and excitement about the possibilities...