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UL Enrollments Drop Slightly

Louisiana sees a drop of only 25 students in the face of selective admissions, while the graduate program grows rapidly.

Savoie Welcomes Students Back

Freshman class appears to be larger and academically stronger than last Fall's.

Interview with Physical Plant Director Bill Crist

Bill Crist oversees the entire UL Physical plant, grounds, buildings, new construction, and maintenance. Despite the pressures and long hours of the job, he remains one of UL's most enthusiastic supporters. ultoday.com spoke with him recently.

Commencement Schedule Announced

All events will take place May 24 in the Cajundome complex.

Authément's Career Documented at Dupré

The career of Dr. Ray P. Authément, retiring UL president, is reflected in two exhibits currently at Dupré Library on campus.

Gas Prices Affect UL Transit

Transit officials are feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs and the demands of maintenance to an aging fleet with little relief on the way.

Incoming President Meets With Interim Committees

Incoming president for The University of Louisiana Dr. E. Joseph Savoie developed six committees to assist with his transition during a breakfast meeting Thursday at the UL Alumni Center.

Interview with Basketball's Robert Lee

Ragin' Cajuns Head Basketball Coach Robert Lee talks with ultoday.com about coaching, kids, Lafayette, and building a program the right way.

Dr. Ted Kozman, Director of The Industrial Assesment Center

Before coming to UL, Ted Kozman was Project Director for the largest superconductor magnets ever built. He now teaches at UL, and advises Louisiana industry on how to make their facilities more energy efficient. He directs The Industrial Assessment Center, which was just named a National Center of Excellence by the US Department of Energy.

Interview with Dr. Billy Ray Stokes, Part I

ultoday.com interviewed Dr. Stokes, the man charged with developing and directing the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development, soon to begin construction in the UL Research Park. In the first half of the interview, Dr. Stokes talks about the progress of the Center to date.

Dr. Julia Frederick, Director of UL's Honor Program

UL's Honors Program is the largest in Louisiana, and perennially sweeps awards at the state's annual Honors Convocation, including the Quiz Bowl Trophy. As is true of so many of UL's programs, Honors is built from, and on, a very different foundation than traditional universities use, one of service and inclusion: to the students it serves, to the University as a whole, to the community, and to the world.

Interview with Elizabeth Brooks

A few years ago, a student stepped up to work towards making the UL "Horse Farm" a public park for the whole community. While a fierce argument raged through the community, fueled by divisive media commentary, the student heading the effort was meeting politely with President Authément, who welcomed both the student activism and the independence of thought and diversity of opinion, with the open-mindedness, tolerance, and collegiality that the life of the mind demands. She talks about her experiences with ultoday.com.