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On Friday, the University graduated the largest and most diverse class in our 122-year history, capping an unprecedented semester in momentous fashion. We conferred 1,905 degrees, an all-time high for a single semester. Women received 1,173 of those diplomas; that’s nearly 62 percent of the total...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, The month of March witnessed immense changes across our campus and in the lives of most members of the University family. We cannot yet anticipate fully what April might hold as the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19. In uncertain times...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, When the semester began in January, none of us could have anticipated the unprecedented nature of what lay ahead. Yet our University family has reacted to this extraordinary moment in characteristic fashion – with the same ingenuity, courage, optimism and...

Dear staff members, As rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to rise in 91³Ô¹Ï, so does the possibility that University employees will be directly affected by this dangerous virus. First, it is essential that all employees prioritize their health and that of their families. Should you or a...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the University’s first confirmed case of the virus. Let me begin by asking all of you to join me in offering thoughts and best wishes to the affected student as they recover...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, As you know, the University has made the decision to begin remote course delivery on Wednesday, March 18. We are able to move to alternative delivery methods because we have in place a comprehensive plan and the technological infrastructure to ensure...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, This week, 91³Ô¹Ï recorded its first cases of COVID-19, or coronavirus. In the days since, several 91³Ô¹Ï universities have announced plans to institute remote class instruction to mitigate the virus’ spread. Those universities are in the New Orleans...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, Earlier this week, a team of University personnel met to discuss COVID-19, or coronavirus, and to outline how UL Lafayette would respond should it affect our community. It’s important to note that there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 91³Ô¹Ï...

Dear students, faculty and staff members, UL Lafayette will host peer reviewers from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges on Feb. 10-13. The University has spent the past several years preparing for this visit and for the wider reaccreditation process of which it...

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Whether you’re enjoying some time off or working, I hope your summer season, which officially begins this week, is a great one. Yesterday, the state legislature entered into a third special session. I remain hopeful that government leaders will continue providing...