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UL Receives 21 New Endowments  Advocate 
UL System Defers Tenure Tampering  Inside Higher Ed 
UL Gets $1.1M Federal Grant  Advocate 
Cuts Reduce Higher Ed to '3rd World Status'  Advocate 
USN&WR Ranks UL Tier II  Advocate 
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Fenstermaker, Culotta, Andrus Lead UL Foundation

Louisiana.edu on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 15:51

The University of Louisiana Foundation announced the election of Bill Fenstermaker as the 20th president of the UL Foundation Board of Trustees. Frank Jay Culotta has been named vice president, and Reed Andrus is secretary/treasurer. Fenstermaker succeeds Barry Berthelot and will serve a two-year term.

What is an Undergraduate Degree Worth?

Submitted Article on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:20

Georgetown University has published a report analyzing the earning differential among 171 college majors.

Are Colleges Gaming the Rankings?

Submitted Article on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 12:24

Arlington VA — The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of colleges and universities generate negative opinions among professionals who work most closely with students and families, according to a survey released recently by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Among their concerns are that some institutions may be 'gaming' the system.

UL Launches $4.5M Scholarship Campaign

Louisiana.edu on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 16:03

The University of Louisiana embarked on its first campaign to raise $4.5 million specifically for endowed scholarships today. Best-selling novelist Rebecca Wells, the honorary campaign chair, helped launch the public phase of the campaign.

Alum Culotta Pledges $100K for UL Scholarships

Submitted Article on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 12:04

Frank J. Culotta, Jr., M.D. gives back to his alma mater through academics, athletics and volunteerism.

Forbes College Rankings 2010

ultoday.com Staff on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 08:06

Forbes has released the 2010 List of the Best 600 colleges and universities in America. Once again, UL is one of only three Louisiana public universities to make the list.

UL Hits USN&WR Tier II

Louisiana.edu on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 08:02

The University of Louisiana is among the 2011 Best Colleges among more than 1,400 schools nationwide, as designated by U.S. News Media Group.

Darleen Lugenbuhl, University Advancement

ultoday.com Staff on Tue, 06/09/2009 - 16:58

Darleen Lugenbuhl has recently been hired as the Executive Director of Advancement at UL, but she comes to Lafayette by way of Ball State, Cornell, Loyola, Tulane Medical School, and the University of Maryland. ultoday.com spoke with her recently.

President Savoie, Senator Michot on KPEL Monday AM

ultoday.com Staff on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 16:08

KPEL 105.1 will air two of Acadiana's most influential citizens, UL President E. Joseph Savoie and State Senator Mike Michot from 7:30 - 8:30 AM Monday, April 20.

UL Honors Distinguished Donors

Louisiana.edu on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 16:10

On Tuesday, during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation’s annual Distinguished Donor Reception, the group reached a milestone with the creation of a tenth endowed professorship at UL Lafayette.