UL Lafayette Receives Carnegie R1 designation

While the new year brought back some of the same challenges regarding the COVID-19 virus, it also brought tremendous news for the entire UL Lafayette community. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has achieved the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning’s prestigious R1 designation. This new title places UL among the nation’s top-tier research institutions, those with very “high research activity”, according to Carnegie. … Continue reading UL Lafayette Receives Carnegie R1 designation

UL Life – Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk is an annual fundraiser held by the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana. This year the walk was held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. Beacon Club, the Pre-Professional Society, and the UL LIFE Program chose to partner up in making a team to complete the walk together to support the DSAA, a non-profit that all three university organizations feel aligns with their missions. … Continue reading UL Life – Buddy Walk

Cypress Lake Pier

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s students will have a new way to view the wildlife in Cypress Lake starting during the fall 2019 semester. The Office of Facility Management decided to take on a project that will increase the attraction of the already distinctive landmark. At the head of this new project is Scott Hebert, director of facilities planning and construction at UL Lafayette. … Continue reading Cypress Lake Pier