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13 | Nov'23
LSUA’s Abbey Bain and Chase Dyess were Honored by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group at the 2023 Cenla 4Ward Awards
The Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals Group of Cenla (YPG) have announced the 2023 class of CENLA 4WARD and Central Louisiana’s “4 Under 40” award winners. LSUA Vice Chancellor of Student Engagement Abbey Bain and Marketing Coordinator Chase Dyess were both honored at this year’s event.

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30 | Oct'23
LSUA Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with LSU Health Sciences Centers to Boost Medical Careers in Central Louisiana
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) catalyzes a groundbreaking partnership with LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans, marking a significant advance in medical education within the state.

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18 | Oct'23
LSUA and LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Unveil Pioneering Dental Hygiene Program in Central Louisiana
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) and LSU Health New Orleans are thrilled to announce the launch of the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana.

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17 | Oct'23
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Honors LSUA SPERO Advocates with The Angel Award®
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has announced the recipients of The Angel Award® 2023. Among the honorees were Penny Smith and Melva Terrell Villard, SPERO advocates recognized for their dedication to children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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16 | Oct'23
The Estate of Hugh C. Smith Establishes a $338,000 Endowed Scholarship for Biological Sciences at LSUA
The LSUA Foundation is pleased to announce a $338,000 gift from the estate of Hugh C. Smith to establish an endowed scholarship in the College of Mathematics and Natural Science for those pursuing a degree in biological science. The donation will be used to award deserving students annually in perpetuity.

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11 | Sep'23
LSUA Smashes Ambitious Enrollment Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule with 5,104 Students for Fall 2023
LSUA is thrilled to announce that it has surpassed its ambitious goal of enrolling 5,000 undergraduate students by 2025, a full two years ahead of schedule. As of the Fall 2023 semester, the university proudly serves 5,104 students, further cementing its status as the fastest-growing public university in Louisiana.

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06 | Sep'23
Beth Whittington Honored by the Alexandria Bar Association at the 9th Judicial District Court 2023 Opening Ceremony
At the 2023 Opening of Court ceremony of the 9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish, the Alexandria Bar Association honored Beth Whittington, the Acting Dean of the College of Social Sciences at LSUA, with the Debbie Smith Award.

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31 | Aug'23
LSUA Foundation Honors Paul and Arlene Coreil with Legacy Oak on Campus
Over 80 people joined with the LSUA Foundation Board in honoring the Coreils at the Legacy Oak dedication ceremony.

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22 | Aug'23
Jeff Langston Appointed as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSUA
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Langston as the new Dean of the College of Health and Human Services.

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07 | Aug'23
LSUA Recognized at LSU Online & Continuing Education's Spring Innovation Series Conference
LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil, along with staff members Cathy Robinson, Melissa Whitley, and Teresa Seymour received accolades for their exceptional leadership and support of Online Programs at the LSU Online & Continuing Education's (OCE) 2023 Spring Innovation Series event.

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12 | Jul'23
LSUA’s Deron Thaxton Promoted to Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Deron Thaxton to Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Financial Officer.

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28 | Jun'23
LSUA Business Consultant Evelyn Jones Recognized for $1 Million in Capital Infusion for Central Louisiana Small Businesses
Evelyn Jones, business consultant for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), has been honored with an award for her outstanding achievement of reaching the $1 million mark in capital infusion for the region.

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23 | Jun'23
LSUA School of Education Earns A+ National Rating for Teacher Preparation in the Science of Reading Instruction
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is thrilled to announce the exceptional achievement of its undergraduate elementary education program, which has been awarded an A+ grade for its commitment to effective science reading instruction.

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14 | Jun'23
Tennis Coach Melinda Descant Earns National Honors as Wilson ITA Coach of the Year

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13 | Jun'23
LSUA Celebrates Historic Investment by Louisiana State Legislature and Governor John Bel Edwards

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30 | May'23
LSUA Celebrates Additional Funding for SPERO Program, Expanding Inclusive Education Initiatives Statewide
LSUA is excited to announce that the Postsecondary Inclusive Education Advisory Council has granted funding approval for expanding inclusive education programs at nine institutions across Louisiana.

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24 | May'23
LSUA Announces New Deans for College of Liberal Arts and College of Social Sciences
LSUA is proud to announce the promotion of two esteemed faculty members to the positions of Dean in their respective colleges.

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11 | May'23
Roy O. Martin III Honored with LSUA Distinguished Service Award at Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony
This award, the highest honor bestowed by the university, recognizes individuals whose efforts have played a significant role in the institution's growth and advancement.

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10 | May'23
Nathan Blackwell Earns LSUA Professional Aviation’s First Private Pilot License
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) proudly announces that Nathan Blackwell has become the first student in its Professional Aviation program to earn a private pilot license.

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02 | May'23
Artist Morris Taft Thomas Donated $10,000 to Establish the Willola Johnson-Sigur Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund
Louisiana artist Morris Taft Thomas has donated $10,000 to the LSUA Foundation to establish a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife, Willola Johnson-Sigur Thomas.

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27 | Apr'23
128 Undergraduate Research Presentations Delivered at LSUA’s Scholar Day 2023
LSUA held the 5th annual Scholar Day this week with 128 student undergraduate research presentations.

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27 | Apr'23
Dimario Jackson Named LSUA Men’s Basketball Head Coach
LSUA Director of Athletics Tyler Unsicker has announced the hiring of Dimario Jackson as the Men’s Basketball head coach.

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21 | Apr'23
Governor Edwards Breaks Ground with Community Supporters at LSUA for New Martin Family Student Success Center
LSUA has entered an exciting new era with the groundbreaking of the new Martin Family Student Success Center. The generosity of the local community tied to the support of the LSU System, the Louisiana State Legislature, and Governor John Bel Edwards, has made it possible for LSUA to begin construction on an innovative space that will serve as the centerpiece for students at every step of their collegiate journey.

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17 | Mar'23
LSUA Provides Crucial Economic Impact in Central Louisiana
According to a new impact report, LSUA contributes $109.1 million in annual economic impact to Central Louisiana.

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14 | Mar'23
LSUA Announces 2023 Mulder Scholarship Finalists
Of the ten finalists, five are current LSUA students competing for the prestigious full-ride Mulder Scholarship for the remainder of their enrollment.

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02 | Mar'23
LSUA Welcomes Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D., as New Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
In her new role, Beard will provide leadership and direction for all academic programs and services at LSUA.

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01 | Mar'23
THE ROAD TO 5,000- LSUA MAGAZINE
The Office of Chancellor Paul Coreil is excited to share the new LSUA Magazine, an annual publication highlighting university news and events across the academic year.

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27 | Feb'23
LSUA Career Center
LSUA is excited to announce the launch of its new Career Center, designed to become the connection between academic and professional development for students.

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31 | Jan'23
LSUA Sees 12.8% Increase in Spring Enrollment with Largest Spring Class to Date
LSUA continues to set the standard for undergraduate enrollment across the state of Louisiana with a 12.8% increase in enrollment for the 2023 Spring semester. Spring enrollment officially stands at 3,992, the largest spring class in LSUA’s history.

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04 | Jan'23
LSUA Releases Fall 2022 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
After a successful Fall 2022 semester, LSUA is pleased to release the names of those students who made the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists.

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20 | Dec'22
David and Nicole Holcombe Give $10,000 to LSUA to Support Local Students Studying Abroad
Dr. David and Nicole Holcombe have donated $10,000 to the LSUA Foundation to support the local students in the study abroad program.

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14 | Dec'22
LSUA Opens Application to Two Full-ride Howard and Eloise Mulder Scholarships
LSUA is pleased to announce the opening of the Howard and Eloise Mulder Scholarship for one first-time freshman attending in Fall 2023 and for one current student. This full-ride scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship given to new students at LSUA.

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15 | Nov'22
LSUA and the US Department of Defense Establish the STEAM Program STARBASE at Fort Polk
LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil and Col. Sam Smith, Garrison Commander of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, have signed an MOU to establish an LSUA branch of STARBASE at Fort Polk.

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08 | Nov'22
LSUA Partners with LSUE to Bring Surgical Technology Degree to Central Louisiana
LSUA and LSUE commit to a Health Professions Collaborative Agreement to bring a Surgical Technology degree to central Louisiana.

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02 | Nov'22
LSUA Partners with the Alexandria Zoo to Offer New Zoo Sciences Concentration
The LSUA College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has partnered with the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Zoo to offer a unique and innovative Zoo Sciences concentration.

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19 | Oct'22
CENLA Businesses Committed to Supporting LSUA’s Accountants for the Future
In a press conference this week, seven central Louisiana businesses stood with LSUA to announce an official partnership known as LSUA Accountants for the Future that will provide funding, support, and professional opportunities to increase the number of qualified accountants graduating into the workforce.

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13 | Oct'22
LSUA Levels Up with New E-Sports Gaming Lounge
LSUA’s Division of Student Engagement is launching a new E-Sports Lounge to enhance the student experience by offering the opportunity to play video games to relax or compete in gaming tournaments.

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12 | Oct'22
LSUA Celebrates Completion of $6.5 Million Major Infrastructure and Drainage Project
The next phase in LSUA’s exciting new look is finally complete! With community members and dignitaries from across the state on hand, LSUA cut the ribbon welcoming guests onto the new LSUA Plaza, the culmination of a major infrastructure capital project.

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26 | Sep'22
LSUA School of Nursing Celebrates Clinical Partnerships with Local Hospitals

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22 | Sep'22
LSUA Ranked #2 Most Affordable Online Psychology Degree in National Survey
LSUA’s psychology degree has been ranked the #2 most affordable online psychology offering by an accredited institution in a nationwide survey by Best Universities.

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13 | Sep'22
LSUA’s Enrollment Tops 4,100 - Eight Semesters of Consecutive Growth!
Despite a national decline in undergraduate enrollment, LSUA celebrates eight consecutive semesters of growth. Fall 2022 enrollment stands at 4,115, a major milestone on the way to a goal of 5,000 students by 2025!

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12 | Sep'22
LSUA's Enrollment Tops 4,100- Eight Semesters of Consecutive Growth!
Despite a national decline in undergraduate enrollment, LSUA celebrates eight consecutive semesters of growth. Fall 2022 enrollment stands at 4,115, a major milestone on the way to a goal of 5,000 students by 2025!

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26 | Aug'22
LSU Gymnastics’ Coach D-D Breaux to be Featured Speaker at LSUA’s Shrimp Jam Fundraiser for Student-Athletes on September 22
ALEXANDRIA - The Generals Athletic Association (GAA) will host its annual Shrimp Jam fundraiser on September 22, 2022, at the Randolph Riverfront Center, to benefit the student-athletes of LSUA. This year’s event will feature D-D Breaux, former Head Coach of LSU Gymnastics, nine-time SEC Coach of Year, and an inductee

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25 | Aug'22
LSUA Announces Development of Cybersecurity Training Facility
"Technovation Center" on Alexandria campus designed to meet growing demand for skilled cyber workforce in central Louisiana

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23 | Aug'22
Alexandria Business Foundation Gives LSUA $600,000 For Accounting Endowment
The Alexandria Business Foundation has awarded LSU of Alexandria $600,000 toward funding an endowed chair of Accounting. The LSUA College of Business applied for a gift from the Foundation with the purpose of seeking Board of Regents matching funds.

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11 | Aug'22
LSUA Celebrates Five Kinesiology Graduates Pursuing Advanced Degrees in Occupational and Physical Therapy
The LSUA School of Education’s Kinesiology faculty would like to recognize three recent graduates who will be attending Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy school this fall and two alumnae currently pursuing graduate degrees.

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10 | Aug'22
Avoyelles Parish School Board Signs Dual Enrollment Agreement with LSUA

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03 | Aug'22
Northshore Technical Community College and LSUA Create New Transfer Pathway for Students

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01 | Aug'22
LSUA Rad Tech Students and Faculty Receive Awards and Recognition at Annual State Conference

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18 | Jul'22
LSUA English Faculty Publishes Edited Collection of Essays on Distance Learning
LSU of Alexandria liberal arts faculty member Dr. Ginger Jones has published an edited collection on current best practices in distance learning. The collection includes essays about online learning and teaching by sixteen international scholars and professors.

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15 | Jul'22
SPERO-LSUA is excited to welcome the inaugural SPERO Freshman class of 2022!
This program aims to bring hope to the lives of these students by providing them with resources and opportunities to lead more independent lives and take up meaningful and rewarding employment in our community. The SPERO program is largely funded through grants and donations.

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11 | Jul'22
LSUA Names Dr. Nathan Sammons as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engaged Teaching and Learning
The newly created position will contribute to the university’s ongoing efforts to promote student success through innovative programs and initiatives.

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07 | Jul'22
LSUA Names Central Community College’s Billy Perkins as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
The LSUA Athletic Department has named Nebraska’s Central Community College coach Billy Perkins as its second women’s basketball head coach in program history.

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22 | Jun'22
Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana Present Scholarship Check to LSUA
LSUA appreciates the continued support of RoyOMartin and HBACL and thanks LSUA Foundation member Charlie Weems and his team for bringing home the win!

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13 | Jun'22
LSUA to Host Juneteenth Celebration on June 16th
LSUA will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on-campus this Thursday, 16 June, from 11 am to noon in the Brumfield-Caffey Annex. The central Louisiana community is invited to join us in this special commemoration of our nation's past and celebration of our future.

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10 | Jun'22
Dr. Beth Palmer Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Holistic Education and Career Development
The newly hired Assistant Vice Chancellor, Dr. Beth Palmer, is focused on wraparound support for students during their academic experience and building partnerships with local businesses for internships and on-the-job training.

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09 | Jun'22
LSUA Selected as One of Fifty-Four Institutions to Participate in AAC&U’s Curriculum-to-Career Innovations Institute
LSUA is among fifty-four institutions selected to participate in AAC&U’s Curriculum-to-Career Innovations Institute.

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07 | Jun'22
LSUA's Senior Leadership Team Delivers State of the Campus Report to the Rotary Club of Alexandria
The Rotary Club of Alexandria hosted LSUA Chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil and the members of LSUA’s Senior Leadership Team, who delivered a state of the campus report to the community.

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06 | Jun'22
LSUA Releases Spring 2022 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
After a successful Spring 2022 semester, LSUA is pleased to release the names of those students who made the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists.

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02 | Jun'22
Legendary Local Swim Coach Wally Fall Honors His Grandfather with Memorial Oak Tree at LSUA
Legendary local swim coach Wally Fall honored his grandfather, John Pugh Wilkinson, with the planting of a memorial oak tree at LSUA.

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26 | May'22
LSUA Foundation Names Kelly Pepper as New President
The LSUA Foundation is pleased to announce Kelly Pepper as its new president. Pepper brings years of higher education and private fundraising experience to this crucial position in the community.

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25 | May'22
LSUA Foundation Hosts Belated Black History Luncheon and Ebony Scholarship Benefit
The LSUA Foundation hosted its annual Black History Luncheon, previously scheduled for February, on Wednesday, May 25. The event featured the inspirational words of the Honorable David Michael Williams, 9th Judicial District Court Judge. The event also honored Anais Callegari, recipient of this year’s Ebony Scholarship Award.

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24 | May'22
Rotary Club of Alexandria Honors Dr. Haywood B. Joiner, Jr. with 2022 “Service Above Self” Award
The Rotary Club of Alexandria has bestowed its highest honor, the Service Above Self award, upon LSUA’s Dr. Haywood Joiner.

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19 | May'22
LSUA Women’s Tennis Advances to NAIA National Semifinals
For the first time in its history, the LSUA women’s tennis team advances to the semifinals of the national tournament. With the victory against SCAD Savannah, LSUA (19-0) matched its most wins for a single season in school history, tying the 19 victories in 2017.

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19 | May'22
Congratulations Spring 2022 Graduates!
LSUA is proud to recognize our Class of 2022 and their outstanding accomplishments toward a future without limits.

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16 | May'22
CLECO GIVES $100,000 TO LSUA TO SUPPORT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FUTURE
Cleco completed its pledged giving of $100,000 to support LSUA’s Accountants for the Future initiative. LSUA Chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil and Cleco President and CEO Bill Fontenot celebrated with a ceremonial “big” check presentation.

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13 | May'22
LSUA Baseball Elevates Interim Gautreaux to Full Head Coach Status ahead of NAIA National Tournament Appearance
After a 33-14 season, in which the team earned a Red River Athletic Conference Tournament title, LSUA Baseball has removed the interim tag from their coach.

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10 | May'22
LSUA CAPTURES FIRST RRAC TOURNAMENT TITLE SINCE 2018
For the first time since 2018, the LSUA baseball team has won the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament.

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06 | May'22
APD Officer Returns to School After 20 Years
Bobby Branton, a Sergeant and 16-year veteran of the Alexandria Police Department (APD), is facing one of his greatest fears head-on…finishing his undergraduate degree.

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05 | May'22
LSUA Recognizes Undergraduate Research at Scholar Day 2022
LSUA held the 4th annual Scholar Day at LSUA this week with 122 students presenting undergraduate research. This multidisciplinary event celebrates the scholarship and creative activity happening in classrooms across LSUA.

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02 | May'22
LSUA Tennis Coach Descant Earns RRAC Coach of the Year
LSUA's perfect season resulted in six players being named to the Red River Athletic Conference All-Conference team and coach Melinda Descant earning Coach of the Year honors.

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28 | Apr'22
Sophie Borhi Crowned 2022 Ms. LSUA
LSUA held its annual Ms. LSUA pageant, crowning Sophie Borhi, the first international student to win the honor. Four fabulous contestants were recognized for their contributions to student life at LSUA. The event honors their intelligence, talent, and their special place among the student body.

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08 | Apr'22
LSUA Remembers Former Foundation Board Member at Passing
Louisiana State University of Alexandria and the LSUA Foundation extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and loved ones of former LSUA Foundation board member, and CLECO executive, Mike Madison. Madison passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2022.

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05 | Apr'22
LSUA Chemistry Students Secure Prestigious Research Opportunities
Two junior chemistry students at LSUA have each been offered summer research positions at top universities! Destiny Harrison and Kendall Powell have both been accepted to the national Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

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04 | Apr'22
MULDER SCHOLAR RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED AT LSUA
Makenzie Mulberry, a senior at Tioga High School, will be the 2022-2023 Mulder Scholar. Makenzie plans to major in pre-veterinary science.

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31 | Mar'22
LSUA and CLTCC Sign 2+2 Articulation MOU
LSU of Alexandria and Central Louisiana Technical Community College have signed a “2+2 Business Articulation” memorandum of understanding (MOU) that creates a clear and guaranteed transfer pathway from CLTCC’s Associate of Science in Business Administration to LSUA’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

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24 | Mar'22
LSUA’S COREIL INDUCTED TO LOUISIANA AG CENTER HALL OF DISTINCTION
Three icons of Louisiana agriculture were inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 24 including former director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and current chancellor of LSU Alexandria Dr. Paul Coreil, of Alexandria.

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15 | Mar'22
LSUA's Spero Program to Receive $120K in Federal Funding
LSUA’S SPERO program will receive $120,000 in federal funding made possible by US Congresswoman Julia Letlow, from Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District.

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09 | Mar'22
LSUA OPENS ALEXANDRIA’S NEWEST DISC GOLF COURSE
The “red coats” from the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce were at LSUA on Wednesday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for LSUA’s Disc Golf Course, the newest course in Central Louisiana.

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07 | Mar'22
LSUA Announces Mulder Scholar Finalists
Louisiana State University of Alexandria celebrated the finalists for the Howard and Eloise Mulder Endowed Scholarship with a dinner held on the LSUA campus on Saturday night.

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24 | Feb'22
Darrel Ryland Gives LSUA $100,000 for Endowed Scholarship
LSUA alumnus and Avoyelles Parish attorney, Darrel Ryland, gives $100,000 to LSUA to establish an endowed scholarship for local students.

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08 | Feb'22
LSUA Spring Enrollment Continues to Break Records
LSU of Alexandria has posted record enrollment six semesters in a row! Spring 2022 enrollment stands at 3,538, the largest enrollment in the second semester LSUA has seen to date.

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07 | Feb'22
LSUA Joins Chamber of Commerce Delegation to Washington, D.C.
Members of LSUA administration joined a delegation headed by the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce to Washington, D.C.

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06 | Feb'22
Dr. G. Daniel Howard, Chancellor Emeritus, Passes Away
Louisiana State University at Alexandria extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.

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01 | Jan'22
Professional Aviation- Spring 2022
LSUA plans to launch a program in Professional Aviation in Spring 2022. The new program will prepare students to become FAA- certified multi-engine commercial pilots and flight instructors.

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15 | Dec'21
LSUA Celebrates $2M Gift from RoyOMartin for New Student Success Center
LSUA leadership celebrated a $2 million gift with the RoyOMartin family at the Alexandria headquarters of Martin Sustainable Resources LLC (RoyOMartin)

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17 | Nov'21
Charlie Weems Donates $100,000 to Fierce for LSUA Capital Campaign
Alexandria’s Charlie Weems presented Chancellor Coreil and the LSUA Foundation a personal gift of $100,000 toward the Fierce for LSUA capital campaign.

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08 | Nov'21
LSUA Publishes Louisiana's Only Undergraduate Research Journal
The Oak Leaf: LSUA’s Undergraduate Teaching and Research Journal

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05 | Nov'21
LSUA's Crime Rate Nearly 1000% Lower Than National Average
LSUA’s property crime rate is more than 1,288% lower than the national average and 439% lower than the fifty safest cities as ranked by Safewise.com.

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04 | Nov'21
LSUA Launches Public Phase of Capital Campaign
After the state match and solicited funding drives, the LSUA Foundation is seeking buy-in from LSUA faculty and staff as well as members of the Central Louisiana community to close the remaining $2M gap.

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12 | Oct'21
LSUA Nursing Earns Continuing Accreditation
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is pleased to announce the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continuing accreditation to the Associate of Science in Nursing and the RN to BSN programs through 2029.

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08 | Oct'21
LSUA Professor Inducted into Southern Public Relations HOF
The Southern Public Relations Hall of Fame has tapped Louisiana State University of Alexandria communication professor, Melissa C. LaBorde, APR, for induction to its ranks for the Class of 2021

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06 | Oct'21
LSUA Breaks Enrollment Record Fifth Semester in a Row
Fall 2021 enrollment reached an all-time high of 3,770 students—the largest enrollment in school history.

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01 | Sep'21
LSUA Welcomes New Athletic Director
Mr. Unsicker will begin his position as Athletic Director at LSUA on September 1, 2021.

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01 | Aug'21
LSUA Health Center Opens Doors to Community for Vaccinations
"Please do not procrastinate...VACCINATE!"

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23 | Jul'21
LSUA Welcomes LSU President William F. Tate IV

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18 | Jun'21
LSUA Hosts Governor for the Drainage & Infrastructure Project Groundbreaking
After working more than 10 years to secure funding

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17 | Jun'21
Juneteenth Celebration Hosted on Campus
"I'm passionate about my culture and this is a way for me to convey that."

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10 | Jun'21
LSUA Announces Agribusiness Program

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10 | Jun'21
2021 Jongleur Released
45th year of publication

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07 | Jun'21
LSUA Honors Chancellor's Award Recipients
Five students received the highest honor on campus

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03 | Jun'21
LSUA Repeats as Lowest In-State Tuition
Amid the pandemic and back-to-back record enrollment

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03 | Jun'21
Congresswoman Letlow Visits LSUA
SPERO program of particular interest to the Congresswoman

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28 | May'21
New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Announced
Ms. Connie Cooper will assume role

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18 | May'21
LSUA Foundation Resumes In-Person Board Meetings
Primary topic was next year's budget

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18 | May'21
LSUA Alumna Receives Full Ride for MFA at UTSA

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11 | May'21
The ''Great'' LSUA Experience
Jimmy Wenslow III recounts time in classroom and on basketball court

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11 | May'21
Inaugural LaunchPad Class Holds Graduation
A joint effort by the City of Alexandria and LSUA to train local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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03 | May'21
LSUA Student Utilizing Disaster Science Curriculum in Career
John Perez earning degree in Disaster Science and Emergency Management

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03 | May'21
New Era of Leadership CenLA Begins
Will hold eight sessions throughout the year

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20 | Apr'21
Professor Accepted for Publication in Internation Journal
Dr. Workineh Kite research to appear in Cell Press

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15 | Apr'21
Mulder Scholar Recipients Announced
Destiny Harrison and Khloe Morton awarded

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14 | Apr'21
LSUA Faculty and Staff Celebrated
Dr. Cynthia Thomas awarded prestigious Bolton Award

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10 | Apr'21
2021 Ms. LSUA Crowned
Kimberly Ducote came away with the crown

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06 | Apr'21
Menard Graduate Named Captain of LSUA Honors Experience
Max Mallach becomes first-ever student Captain

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31 | Mar'21
CLECO Donates $100K for New SSC
"Cleco is 'Fierce for LSUA' " - Bill Fontenot

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30 | Mar'21
LSUA RECEIVES SECOND NSF GRANT
In a span of less than a week, Louisiana State University of Alexandria has received a second National Science Federation grant

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24 | Mar'21
Robotics Team Building Young Engineers
Instructor of Mathematics Dr. Tanya Leuder leading the way

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23 | Mar'21
LSUA Receives $1.2 Million NSF Grant
LSUA Receives $1.2 Million NSF Grant

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19 | Mar'21
LSUA 2021 Homecoming King and Queen Crowned
Louisiana State University of Alexandria crowned the 2021 Homecoming King and Queen Friday afternoon on the LSUA Quad. Senior Kobe’ Baker from Erath was crowned king, and sophomore Sophie Borhi of British Columbia, Canada was crowned queen. Borhi is a chemistry major who has also been recognized for

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18 | Mar'21
Shoring Up the Nursing Shortage
Renowned nursing program ramps up enrollment with local business support

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02 | Mar'21
Take Back the Night Event- March 15

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25 | Feb'21
LSUA Expanding Partnership with RRMC

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17 | Feb'21
College of Business Creates Launchpad Program
LSUA partners with City of Alexandria to assist local entrepreneurs

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03 | Feb'21
Back-to-Back Record Enrollment Achieved
Spring 2021 up 11.8% from Spring 2020

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25 | Jan'21
Now Accepting Howard and Eloise Mulder Endowed Scholarship Applications
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2021

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21 | Jan'21
LSUA, Chamber Cut Ribbon on SBDC

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19 | Jan'21
Paragon Casino Resort appoints Emma Ford Vice President of Hospitality
Ford holds two degrees from Louisiana State University of Alexandria – Business Administration and Clinical Laboratory Science.

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13 | Jan'21
LSU AgCenter Plants Trees Next to Twin Oaks

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13 | Jan'21
LSUA CENLA Economic Dashboard for January Released

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12 | Jan'21
LSUA Releases Secondary Logo

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12 | Jan'21
Fall 2020 Chancellor's, Dean's List Released

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01 | Jan'21
ICYMI: LSUA -- A True Family Affair

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01 | Jan'21
ICYMI: The Malones---An LSUA Family
LSUA continues to be a true family affair!

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01 | Jan'21
LSUA Graduate Defies Odds Earning Diploma

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01 | Jan'21
LSUA Holds Parking Lot Nursing Pinning & Graduation

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22 | Jul''
LSUA Return to Campus

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06 | Jul''
Department of Nursing Receives BCBS Award
Grant totals $435,000 over three-year period

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27 | May''
LSUA Department of Biological Science Receives $432K Grant
Funding will be utilized for enhancing curriculum and equipment

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14 | May''
LSUA Hosts Virtual Graduation

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14 | May''
LSUA Online RN to BSN Named Best in State

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13 | May''
LSUA Graduate to Begin Work at CENLA Homeless Coalition

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01 | May''
LSUA Holds Virtual Scholar Day

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15 | Apr''
LSUA Virtually Celebrates Faculty & Staff

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06 | Mar''
LSUA Department of Business Administration promoted to College of Business
On March 8, 2020, the LSU Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to promote LSUA’s Department of Business Administration to the College of Business. The approval comes after record-setting growth for the department over the past year including a 10-year accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). In addition to

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20 | Feb''
LSUA Celebrates Annual Black History Luncheon
Original Story by KALB

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01 | Feb''
LSUA Foundation Receives $460,000 gift for LSUA Nursing Expansion Program
Seeks to increase number of registered nurses in Central La workforce

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01 | Jan''
ICYMI: LSUA Foundation establishes Generals Emergency Relief Fund
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09 | Dec'19
Brame Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to two LSUA students on being the first recipients of the scholarship.

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01 | Nov'19
LSUA Foundation Receives $324,000 Gift for Student Scholarships
Several students will now have the opportunity to earn "full-ride" scholarships to LSUA.

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25 | Oct'19
Coreil Named Chancellor at LSUA
Interim title removed as Dr. Coreil named Chancellor at LSUA

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14 | Sep'19
Ben Jammin' Scholarship Donation
Huckleberry Brewing Company donates check in name of friend Benjamin Rougeou

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21 | May'19
Paul Coreil Named Interim Chancellor at LSU of Alexandria
Paul Coreil, former vice chancellor and director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service for the LSU AgCenter and now vice chancellor and professor emeritus, has been named Interim Chancellor at LSU of Alexandria by LSU President F. King Alexander.

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15 | Apr'19
La Representatives and Senators Express Condolences
A Concurrent Resolution: To express sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of Scott Overton Brame.

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05 | Apr'19
First International Scholarship Awarded
LSUA Foundation awards merit-based international scholarship for 2019-2020

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27 | Mar'19
Check out our Spring Events on Campus
Spring is in the air and lots of fun activities planned on campus!

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27 | Mar'19
Second Mulder Scholar Announced
The second Mulder Scholar was surprised at Holy Savior Menard High School

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21 | Mar'19
Heart of a Lion Scholarship raises money for fall SPD officers
After a friendly fitness competition back in February, CrossFit Iron Boot members presented a check for a scholarship at LSUA. But, it wasn't just any scholarship. Each dollar raised went into the Ezernack/Carruth Criminal Justice Scholarship Fund.

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14 | Mar'19
One of Two Mulder Scholarships Awarded
Congratulations to Gonzalo Rodriguez for being the first recipient of the Mulder Scholarship.

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09 | Mar'19
Mulder Finalists Announced
The Mulder Finalists were revealed on March 9th.

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07 | Mar'19
LSUA Launches NEW Website

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19 | Feb'19
LSUA adds a new addition to Mulder Hall

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01 | Jan'19
2018 LSUA Gala Pics!!
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01 | Jan'18
2017 Gala Pics!!!
2017 Gala Pics are Now Available!

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31 | Jul'17
LSUA and Bossier Parish Community College Sign Nursing Agreement
There is now a new way for BPCC nursing students to continue their education.

LSU of Alexandria and Bossier Parish Community College are excited to announce a new nursing partnership between the two institutions.
The 2+2 agreement establishes a pathway for students to earn an Associate of Science in Nursing at BPCC before transferring to LSUA to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN).

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23 | Jun'17
Tuition at LSUA Will Not Increase for 2017-2018 Academic Year
For the first time in over 10 years, LSUA’s tuition will not increase for the upcoming academic year (2017-2018).

Tuition will remain at the same level as Fall 2016, which stands at $2,447 for a full-time student. There will be a $24 increase in fees (0.7%) bringing the total cost (tuition/fees) for a student enrolled in 12 hours to $3,357.75 per semester – The lowest tuition/fees of all four-year universities within the state.

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18 | May'17
May Commencement is the Largest Graduating Class in LSUA History
Congratulations of the Class of 2017.

Former Louisiana lieutenant governor and current Commissioner of the Division of Administration Jay Dardenne delivered the keynote address at LSUA’s May commencement ceremony.

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16 | May'17
New History Scholarship Created at LSUA
History majors at LSUA will be able to apply for a new scholarship beginning in Fall 2017.

A LSUA History major will be the beneficiary of a new endowed scholarship created from the estate of Richard A. McInnis.
McInnis lived in Boyce and passed away in January 2015 at the age of 93.

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News

LSUA’s Abbey Bain and Chase Dyess were Honored by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group at the 2023 Cenla 4Ward Awards

LSUA Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with LSU Health Sciences Centers to Boost Medical Careers in Central Louisiana

LSUA and LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry Unveil Pioneering Dental Hygiene Program in Central Louisiana

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Honors LSUA SPERO Advocates with The Angel Award®

The Estate of Hugh C. Smith Establishes a $338,000 Endowed Scholarship for Biological Sciences at LSUA

LSUA Smashes Ambitious Enrollment Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule with 5,104 Students for Fall 2023

Beth Whittington Honored by the Alexandria Bar Association at the 9th Judicial District Court 2023 Opening Ceremony

LSUA Foundation Honors Paul and Arlene Coreil with Legacy Oak on Campus

Jeff Langston Appointed as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSUA

LSUA Recognized at LSU Online & Continuing Education's Spring Innovation Series Conference

LSUA’s Deron Thaxton Promoted to Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Financial Officer

LSUA Business Consultant Evelyn Jones Recognized for $1 Million in Capital Infusion for Central Louisiana Small Businesses

LSUA School of Education Earns A+ National Rating for Teacher Preparation in the Science of Reading Instruction

Tennis Coach Melinda Descant Earns National Honors as Wilson ITA Coach of the Year

LSUA Celebrates Historic Investment by Louisiana State Legislature and Governor John Bel Edwards

LSUA Celebrates Additional Funding for SPERO Program, Expanding Inclusive Education Initiatives Statewide

LSUA Announces New Deans for College of Liberal Arts and College of Social Sciences

Roy O. Martin III Honored with LSUA Distinguished Service Award at Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Nathan Blackwell Earns LSUA Professional Aviation’s First Private Pilot License

Artist Morris Taft Thomas Donated $10,000 to Establish the Willola Johnson-Sigur Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund

128 Undergraduate Research Presentations Delivered at LSUA’s Scholar Day 2023

Dimario Jackson Named LSUA Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Governor Edwards Breaks Ground with Community Supporters at LSUA for New Martin Family Student Success Center

LSUA Provides Crucial Economic Impact in Central Louisiana

LSUA Announces 2023 Mulder Scholarship Finalists

LSUA Welcomes Elizabeth Beard, Ph.D., as New Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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LSUA Sees 12.8% Increase in Spring Enrollment with Largest Spring Class to Date

LSUA Releases Fall 2022 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists

David and Nicole Holcombe Give $10,000 to LSUA to Support Local Students Studying Abroad

LSUA Opens Application to Two Full-ride Howard and Eloise Mulder Scholarships

LSUA and the US Department of Defense Establish the STEAM Program STARBASE at Fort Polk

LSUA Partners with LSUE to Bring Surgical Technology Degree to Central Louisiana

LSUA Partners with the Alexandria Zoo to Offer New Zoo Sciences Concentration

CENLA Businesses Committed to Supporting LSUA’s Accountants for the Future

LSUA Levels Up with New E-Sports Gaming Lounge

LSUA Celebrates Completion of $6.5 Million Major Infrastructure and Drainage Project

LSUA School of Nursing Celebrates Clinical Partnerships with Local Hospitals

LSUA Ranked #2 Most Affordable Online Psychology Degree in National Survey

LSUA’s Enrollment Tops 4,100 - Eight Semesters of Consecutive Growth!

LSUA's Enrollment Tops 4,100- Eight Semesters of Consecutive Growth!

LSU Gymnastics’ Coach D-D Breaux to be Featured Speaker at LSUA’s Shrimp Jam Fundraiser for Student-Athletes on September 22

LSUA Announces Development of Cybersecurity Training Facility

Alexandria Business Foundation Gives LSUA $600,000 For Accounting Endowment

LSUA Celebrates Five Kinesiology Graduates Pursuing Advanced Degrees in Occupational and Physical Therapy

Avoyelles Parish School Board Signs Dual Enrollment Agreement with LSUA

Northshore Technical Community College and LSUA Create New Transfer Pathway for Students

LSUA Rad Tech Students and Faculty Receive Awards and Recognition at Annual State Conference

LSUA English Faculty Publishes Edited Collection of Essays on Distance Learning

SPERO-LSUA is excited to welcome the inaugural SPERO Freshman class of 2022!

LSUA Names Dr. Nathan Sammons as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engaged Teaching and Learning

LSUA Names Central Community College’s Billy Perkins as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana Present Scholarship Check to LSUA

LSUA to Host Juneteenth Celebration on June 16th

Dr. Beth Palmer Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Holistic Education and Career Development

LSUA Selected as One of Fifty-Four Institutions to Participate in AAC&U’s Curriculum-to-Career Innovations Institute

LSUA's Senior Leadership Team Delivers State of the Campus Report to the Rotary Club of Alexandria

LSUA Releases Spring 2022 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists

Legendary Local Swim Coach Wally Fall Honors His Grandfather with Memorial Oak Tree at LSUA

LSUA Foundation Names Kelly Pepper as New President

LSUA Foundation Hosts Belated Black History Luncheon and Ebony Scholarship Benefit

Rotary Club of Alexandria Honors Dr. Haywood B. Joiner, Jr. with 2022 “Service Above Self” Award

LSUA Women’s Tennis Advances to NAIA National Semifinals

Congratulations Spring 2022 Graduates!

CLECO GIVES $100,000 TO LSUA TO SUPPORT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FUTURE

LSUA Baseball Elevates Interim Gautreaux to Full Head Coach Status ahead of NAIA National Tournament Appearance

LSUA CAPTURES FIRST RRAC TOURNAMENT TITLE SINCE 2018

APD Officer Returns to School After 20 Years

LSUA Recognizes Undergraduate Research at Scholar Day 2022

LSUA Tennis Coach Descant Earns RRAC Coach of the Year

Sophie Borhi Crowned 2022 Ms. LSUA

LSUA Remembers Former Foundation Board Member at Passing

LSUA Chemistry Students Secure Prestigious Research Opportunities

MULDER SCHOLAR RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED AT LSUA

LSUA and CLTCC Sign 2+2 Articulation MOU

LSUA’S COREIL INDUCTED TO LOUISIANA AG CENTER HALL OF DISTINCTION

LSUA's Spero Program to Receive $120K in Federal Funding