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�鶹��Ƶ to again collect discarded Christmas trees to enhance local wetlands

 �鶹��Ƶ is again asking area citizens to give the environment a gift after Christmas. Turtle Cove and its partners will provide Christmas Tree Recycling. Discarded Christmas trees can be dropped off and used for wetland restoration rather than throwing them out with the trash.

�鶹��Ƶ College of Business honors students

�鶹��Ƶ’s College of Business held its semi-annual awards ceremony for the Written Works of Excellence and Distinction Program honoring 22 outstanding students who excelled on papers written for class assignments during the fall 2024 semester.

�鶹��Ƶ Police Department’s K9 Jula has received donation of body armor

�鶹��Ƶ Police Department, LA, K9 Jula has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Three �鶹��Ƶ students receive accounting scholarships

 Three �鶹��Ƶ accounting students have been awarded scholarships from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Eden Dardeau of Lafayette, Zoe Jones of Baton Rouge, and Thomas Samuel of Hammond each received a $15,000 scholarship.

�鶹��Ƶ student exhibition now open

The �鶹��Ƶ Contemporary Art Gallery presents its fall Senior Exhibition 2024. Featuring artworks created by graduating students in the Department of Visual Art + Design, the exhibition will remain on display through Dec. 13.

U.L. System President to address �鶹��Ƶ commencements

University of Louisiana System President Richard “Rick” Gallot, Jr. will address �鶹��Ƶ graduating students at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14.

�鶹��Ƶ empowers future Hispanic leaders

�鶹��Ƶ’s Latin American Business Development Initiative recently concluded its Young Hispanic Pre-College Preparation and Leadership Program, an initiative that brought together 30 high school seniors from Hammond, Independence, and Ponchatoula.

�鶹��Ƶ to celebrate graduates in two commencement ceremonies

�鶹��Ƶ will celebrate its graduates at two commencement ceremonies to be held at the University Center Saturday, Dec. 14.

�鶹��Ƶ, NTCC sign memorandum of understanding on honors pathway

Officials from Northshore Technical Community College and �鶹��Ƶ signed an agreement Monday (Nov. 18) to officially align resources that will provide high achieving NTCC students with the opportunity to take advantage of additional support for academic development provided by �鶹��Ƶ’s honors program membership.

�鶹��Ƶ again earns rankings with U.S. News and World Report

�鶹��Ƶ has earned three rankings from U.S. News and World Report, again being named among the top universities in the region.

�鶹��Ƶ to offer Medical Sales Certificate

 The College of Business at �鶹��Ƶ is now offering an undergraduate certificate in sales leadership, the university recently announced.

�鶹��Ƶ receives grant to support campus food pantry

 �鶹��Ƶ has been awarded an $11,220 grant through the 2024 Food Love Grants Program.

�鶹��Ƶ Channel forms new underwriting partnership

The �鶹��Ƶ Channel recently formed a new underwriting partnership with Tangipahoa Parish Tourism.

Gnarly Barley to brew �鶹��Ƶ centennial beer

�鶹��Ƶ is getting a special beer in honor of its upcoming 100th birthday thanks to Gnarly Barley Brewing Company, a locally owned brewery.

�鶹��Ƶ to honor veterans with events

In honor of Veterans Day, the �鶹��Ƶ Office of Military and Veteran Success is hosting a week-long slate of events to honor the men and women who have sacrificed for our country.

�鶹��Ƶ to host Louisiana Department of Revenue Secretary

�鶹��Ƶ’s College of Business will host the Louisiana Department of Revenue Secretary, Richard Nelson, at the college’s Business @ Breakfast. Scheduled Nov. 5, from 8:30 until 9:45 a.m., the event will take place in the �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Welcome Center.

Wine tasting to benefit �鶹��Ƶ’s Library

The group Friends of Sims Library is hosting its 16th annual “Wine with Friends,” a fundraiser for �鶹��Ƶ’s Linus A. Sims Memorial Library, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

�鶹��Ƶ to host book launch reception

�鶹��Ƶ will host a reception and book signing Nov. 14 at the �鶹��Ƶ Alumni Visitor Center to celebrate the launch of “Bayou Dilemma: Louisiana in Crisis and Change.”

�鶹��Ƶ students among fourth class of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars

 The University of Louisiana System has developed a program to enhance the educational experiences of exemplary Black male students.

Lectures, a vocal concert and wine tasting highlight Fanfare’s upcoming week

A murderous lecture, vocal concert, and wine tasting round out the 39th season of Fanfare, �鶹��Ƶ’s annual fall festival of the arts, humanities and social sciences.