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“House of Cards” stands strong in American Concrete Institute Competition

By Press releases submission | Feb 17, 2023

An artist’s retreat designed and built by University of Louisiana at Lafayette architecture students has caught the eye of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.

Jefferson Parish Health Unit to hold open house in Marrero on Feb. 16

By Press releases submission | Feb 14, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 1 (Greater New Orleans area) will hold an open house on Thursday, February 16, from noon to 4 p.m.

Mardi Gras mask making

By Press releases submission | Jan 31, 2023

Get creative and decorate your very own Mardi Gras mask at our Morse, Mermentau, and Iota libraries!

Postal Service unveils Ernest J. Gaines stamp

By Press releases submission | Jan 31, 2023

The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the life of author Ernest J. Gaines, best known for the novels “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and “A Lesson Before Dying,” as the 46th honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp series in a first-day-of-issue ceremony on Monday at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Heart Picture Frame

By Press releases submission | Jan 30, 2023

Join us at North Regional Library as we make magnet heart picture frames!

Lafayette Parish School System has empowered me as an educator

By Press releases submission | Jan 29, 2023

This month, our teacher feature is Brianna Blakney from Lafayette Middle School.

Sandbag Availability

By Press releases submission | Jan 29, 2023

Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall overnight and into tomorrow, sandbags are available at several locations in Lafayette Parish.

Lunar New Year Craft

By Press releases submission | Jan 25, 2023

It’s the year of the rabbit, so hop on over to South Regional Library as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special craft! The craft is for ages 5-12, and will be from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31.

Teen Art Club

By Press releases submission | Jan 24, 2023

Teen Art Club

East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit to hold open house on Jan. 25

By Press releases submission | Jan 24, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 (Capital Area) will hold an open house on Wednesday, January 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

UL Lafayette first U.S. university to join global French-speaking network

By Press releases submission | Jan 21, 2023

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has joined the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, making it the first member of the international network of French-speaking universities and research institutions in the United States.

Daryl Joseph Moore named dean of UL Lafayette’s College of the Arts

By Press releases submission | Jan 21, 2023

Daryl Joseph Moore is the new dean of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of the Arts.

Teen Art Club

By Press releases submission | Jan 19, 2023

TEEN PROGRAMS THIS MONTH:

Students recognized for academic success on Fall 2022 President's, Dean's lists

By Press releases submission | Jan 19, 2023

At the end of each regular semester, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes those students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List.

Makerspace Open Access: Main Library

By Press releases submission | Jan 18, 2023

Open access time allows patrons to explore and experiment as they independently work on projects of their choosing.

New Principal of Northside High School Announced

By Press releases submission | Jan 12, 2023

The Lafayette Parish School System is pleased to announce that Mr. Perry Myles has been appointed as principal of Northside High School. Mr. Myles replaces Ms. Julia Williams who was recently appointed as principal at Lafayette High School.