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Anniversary of UL's First College Football Game

ultoday.com Staff on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 08:25

Today is the anniversary of Louisiana's first college football game, against LSU in 1902.

Festivals to Include 'La Grande Procession'

Submitted Article on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 11:26

(Lafayette, La.) – For the first time, representatives of all French community processions will gather to perform together in Girard Park during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Friday, October 14. La Grande Procession is a collection of communal processions from various parts of North America that were settled by the French. This historical gathering is an expression of solidarity among the various French North American communities, as part of the Le Grand Réveil Acadien, a gathering of Acadians from throughout North America.

Lafayette Releases Calendar for LA Bicentennial

Submitted Article on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 15:45

Local officials have unveiled Lafayette's 2012 Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration of Statehood Calendar. The Arts and Culture Collaboration Group, composed of more than 20 local organizations, has developed a calendar of events to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Louisiana statehood.

The Vermilion Supports LSU?

Joe Abraham on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 14:50

Editorial: The Vermilion launched its new website recently, and it is good to see the student newspaper back online. But there was some controversy in the debut, as the editor published a pro-LSU op-ed piece for his inaugural issue.

UL's President Fletcher Urges Protection of France’s Interests, 1944

Paul D. Nevels on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 20:43

After the liberation of France in World War II, there were those who wanted to lump France with Italy, and treat it as a lesser state than the United States, England and the USSR. UL's President Fletcher rose to France's defense.

UL Remembers Students, Faculty & Staff

Louisiana.edu on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 07:09

A sundown candlelight vigil was held in remembrance of University of Louisiana faculty, staff and students who died in the past year, during a memorial tribute April 27th at the Alumni Center.

Were Cajuns & Creoles the First Cowboys?

Submitted Article on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 15:57

On Tuesday, October 5th at 1PM, UL's public radio station KRVS will present 'Horse Play,' exploring the long traditions of Cajun and Creole ranching, which may have been the first in the country.

Wear Red Friday September 3

Louisiana.edu on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 09:45

The University of Louisiana is sponsoring 'Wear Red Day' on Sept. 3. The fifth annual event is being held in conjunction with National College Colors Day.

Grow Ragin' Cajuns in Your Yard

Submitted Article on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 20:19

We all root for the Ragin' Cajuns. But how many of us grow them?

XII: The Legacy of UL's Desegregation

Submitted Article on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 07:48

UL's trailblazing work in desegregation reaped many benefits on the campus, and in Lafayette. There were setbacks and problems to be sure, but the University's desegregation demonstrated a recurrent historical pattern: a lone success on any front often proves to be the first domino.