Dear Students,
Now that finals are complete, I’d like to thank you for making this past year a great one. At every level, you moved UL Lafayette forward by big leaps.
We started the year by welcoming the most academically talented freshman class ever to enter the University. We also opened the newest residence halls in the Rose Garden, enhancing the physical space of our campus.
I would like to thank Dr. Carolyn Bruder for her dedication as an exceptional Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. She is retiring this summer after leading our academic affairs division for nearly three years, longer than she first intended.
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: We’ve reached a greatly anticipated milestone—the University has launched a new website. It features an easy-to-use content management system. More importantly, our new website better conveys who we are and reflects the dynamic people, programs and places that make up our university.
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:
Last week we welcomed a special guest to our University, Dr. Sandra Woodley, who became president of the University of Louisiana System earlier this month. Dr. Woodley has a background to which many hard-working students can relate. She married at 18 and had two small children in her early 20s. Her path to a college degree included concurrently juggling work, changing diapers, and trying to study. And, she admits, it was a struggle.
Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of how much we have to be grateful for.
All the progress we’ve made over the past year despite difficult circumstances is a result of the efforts of people who care deeply about our University.
I am thankful for the enthusiasm of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff and the loyalty of our alumni and friends.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
It has been an exciting semester for UL Lafayette. First, I am proud of our freshmen class, which is the most academically prepared incoming class that we have ever welcomed. The class average high school GPA is a 3.3 with an average ACT score of 23. The class includes 87 high school valedictorians. Also, the Honors Program grew by 15 percent.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The start of the fall semester is among the high points of any academic year.
Enthusiasm and moments of anxiety fill the air. We warmly greet returning students and welcome first-time freshmen who are finding their way to classes and learning about all that UL Lafayette offers. Old and new friends are at every turn. And, we look forward to fun activities and celebrating fall traditions.
Dear Students:
The start of the fall semester is among the high points of any academic year.
Enthusiasm and moments of anxiety fill the air. We warmly greet returning students and welcome first-time freshmen who are finding their way to classes and learning about all that UL Lafayette offers. Old and new friends are at every turn. And, we look forward to fun activities and celebrating fall traditions.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
We will soon begin an academic year and remain optimistic as we welcome new students and colleagues to our campus community.
When we initially projected enrollment for the coming year, we expected that tougher academic requirements would negatively impact freshman enrollment. One forecast projected a 30 percent decrease in first-time freshmen. But, thanks to our Enrollment Management Division and many of you, we now expect a much smaller decrease in freshmen this fall and have already seen a 60 percent increase in summer enrollment.
