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Two students study outside of Garrett Hall. Finals week will commence from Monday November 30 to Thursday December 3. Several departments have modified their hours in light of finals week.

[PHOTO] Hours of operation for Finals Week

November 30, 2020
Instructor of saxophone Brina Bourliea Faciane points towards Billy Mizzell, a freshman music major, during lecture. One of the topics Bourliea Faciane covered was the position of the tongue when playing a saxophone.

Narro and Burns receive grant to livestream performances

November 30, 2020
Jonathan “J.T.” Taylor poses for the camera with his wife and three sons. After earning a business degree from the university in 2005, Taylor eventually went on to become mayor of Livingston.

Promoting quality of life: Alumnus elected Mayor of Livingston

November 19, 2020
High schools throughout southeast Louisiana have been using Strawberry Stadium to play football games. More than 15 games have taken place so far. Andrew Bechac, deputy director of athletics, believes sharing Strawberry Stadium goes hand in hand with developing the university’s relationship with the community.

High schools find temporary home at Strawberry Stadium

November 10, 2020
Internship opportunities fluctuate as organizations respond differently to pandemic

Internship opportunities fluctuate as organizations respond differently to pandemic

November 6, 2020
A Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science and Technology would allow students to blend coursework from two programs.

New bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science and Technology in the works

November 4, 2020
A women’s suffrage poster from 1916. The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, granting voting rights to citizens regardless of their sex.

Southeastern Livingston Center to host panel on women’s suffrage movement anniversary

October 30, 2020
Participants in the Fightin’ Lions Golf Shamble pose at the Carter Plantation Golf Course in Springfield, La. The event raised over $11,000 for the university golf team.

Fightin’ Lions Golf Shamble raises proceeds for men’s golf team

October 28, 2020
A turning lane was added to the parking lot behind D Vickers Hall in order to keep pedestrians and other drivers safe.

Updates at D Vickers parking lot

October 22, 2020
Barbra Tardo’s artwork sits on display at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. A New Orleans native, Tardo was a fixture in the university’s Visual Arts department for decades.

Hammond Regional Arts Center features former professor Barbara Tardo’s artwork

October 22, 2020
The Homecoming Kick Off included a bonfire.

Mission 101: Students kick off Homecoming Week with bonfire and music

October 21, 2020
Nursing students complete activities in the lab. The nursing field covers a wide range of professions, from direct patient care to nursing informatics.

Mapping out the profession: Nursing professor Q&A

October 16, 2020
Homecoming King candidate Jawaun Walker poses for a Lion Up selfie with other members of the Homecoming Court.

Meet your Homecoming Court: The road to royalty

October 13, 2020
Graduating students get ready to take pictures at the Grad Fair last year at the Student Union Ballroom. This year, the event will be held in the Pennington Center.

Grad Fair to be held in person

October 7, 2020
The university’s department received the title ‘Nursing School of the Year.’ The award honors the program’s achievements.

Nursing school receives the Nightingale award

October 5, 2020
The university recently released a new framework for campus operations under phase three guidelines. While there will not be significant changes, some easing of restrictions will occur.

New guidelines for campus operation

September 28, 2020
Greek Life organizations have taken the recruitment process virtual this year, creating new opportunities for recruits to engage. Members of sororities and fraternities can choose to reside in the Greek Life Commons.

Adapting to changes: IFC formal recruitment to be conducted virtually

September 22, 2020
University Apartments, located on W University Avenue near the University Center, is home to several students. Residents of apartment complexes all across the country were facing eviction following the economic struggles that many families faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the CDC has banned landlords from evicting their tennants through the end of this year as an attempt to further prevent the spread of the virus.

CDC announces temporary halt in residential evictions

September 17, 2020
The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability shared their schedule of

OSAA to host a series of virtual events for Connected by Care campaign

September 9, 2020
Clear masks and face shields are available through the Office of Student Accessibility Services in Tinsley Hall. Students must provide documentation of a disability in order to receive a Face Covering Exemption Card

Student Accessibility Services offers mask accommodations for differently-abled students

September 8, 2020
Students have been adjusting to the new format of hybrid classes, consisting of both classroom time and virtual participation. They shared their experiences with hybrid learning and discussed how the circumstances differ from previous semesters

[PHOTO] Hybrid courses: a new academic experience for students

September 8, 2020
The Pennington Student Activity Center has added different equipments for students to use. A MAtrix Aura 8-Stack Multi Gym, two rowers and an Inspire Cardio Strider are among the new collection.

Fitness Room now offers new equipment

August 18, 2020
Southeastern Livingston Center, located at Walker, Louisiana, works to improve the level of education and quality of life of people in Livingston Parish. The Southeastern Livingston Center serves through Family Resource Center, Community Music School, university credit course and other services.

Southeastern Livingston Center seeks to improve education and quality of life

July 21, 2020
Connor Haag, a nursing major, practices a skill he and his classmates learned for a class led by Michelle Reed, an instructor of nursing. Two of university's online nursing programs,MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner and online Post Master’s Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner, were recently ranked best in the nation by NPSchools.com.

University nursing programs rise in ranks

July 17, 2020
Accounting student awarded $10,000 scholarship

Accounting student awarded $10,000 scholarship

July 7, 2020
Members of the university's Women's Chorale and Concert Choir perform Amazing Grace online. The video was uploaded by Dr. Alissa Rowe, director of choral activities, in her YouTube channel.

Students collaborate in online choir performance

June 9, 2020
Freshman marketing major, Abby Cramond, partakes in an at-home photo shoot trend, taking photos with her mirror outside.

At-home photography trends rise in popularity

May 17, 2020
SADD addresses alcohol concerns of multiple age groups

SADD addresses alcohol concerns of multiple age groups

May 11, 2020
Chinese 101 is now available for students to take in the fall 2020 semester. This will be the first time the course is offered. Additional courses Chinese 102 and Chinese 314 will also be available in the future.

Chinese 101 to be offered in the 2020 fall semester

April 30, 2020
The ring ceremony is a tradition that celebrates a graduating student's accomplishments. Now that classes are online, the ceremony may have to be conducted virtually.

Ring Ceremony date still not set in stone

April 28, 2020
Give yourself an honest break during staycation

Give yourself an honest break during staycation

April 15, 2020
CSE continues to offer tutoring sessions through online format

CSE continues to offer tutoring sessions through online format

April 9, 2020
Flu vs. COVID-19: What are the differences?

Flu vs. COVID-19: What are the differences?

April 1, 2020
The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts closed its doors to the public on March 18 following Governor John Bel Edwards' announcement on March 16 to shut down public schools, casinos and theatres.

Columbia Theatre to suspend all operations

March 25, 2020
Janine Hatcher, Miss Southeastern 2020, is halfway through the first semester of her reign. Pictured is Hatcher with her family backstage after being crowned at the pageant on Nov. 22.

Keeping up with Miss Southeastern 2020 Janine Hatcher

March 22, 2020
Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

Lions LEAD Retreat to cultivate students’ skills

March 11, 2020
Student Support Services to host series of workshops and study halls

Student Support Services to host series of workshops and study halls

February 15, 2020
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