As students returned to campus this semester, they had the opportunity to interact with their peers and learn more about campus virtually. This year, annual Welcome Week events such as “Strawberry...

Following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor,  the Black Lives Matter movement has gained popularity in order to make people aware of the past and present racial injustices towards people of...

Over the summer, Lion Traxx implemented new safety precautions following statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus on campus.  Capacity on the shuttles has been cut in half, disinfection...

The university announced the cancelation of all in-person class activities from Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug 28 in anticipation of the Hurricanes Marco and Laura. The information was sent out through...

The university has implemented the Lion Intervention Network, an online tool that students can utilize to report academic or personal challenges, including a specific disclosure form for issues related...

As part of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff, the university has announced new restrictions and guidelines as a result of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana. Upon returning...

A new chief has been selected as head of the University Police Department.  With over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, including 14 years of university policing, Michael Beckner joins the...

Despite the extension of distance learning into the summer, the university reported its largest enrollment growth for the summer semester since 2014.  According to a university press release, the number...

The dean of the College of Education, Dr. Paula Summers Calderon, was chosen to act as president of the Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. After serving as president-elect for...

The university’s Alumni Association has announced a new structure of initiation that will grant all graduates an automatic entrance into the alumni family. With the elimination of membership fees,...

Amidst record numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state, Governor John Bel Edwards announced a state-wide face mask mandate and additional limitations to combat the spread of the virus.  Edwards...

After experiencing a shortened spring semester due to the pandemic, universities are preparing for a possible second wave of the virus around November 2020. Dean of Students Dr. Gabe Willis announced...