May 7, 2018

Associated Press
Early end proves difficult for Louisiana lawmakers
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/AmericanPress/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=AMP%2F2018%2F05%2F07&entity=Ar00402&sk=58B9C402&mode=text

Baton Rouge
State Legislature continues campus free speech battle
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2018/05/03/state-legislature-continues-campus-free-speech-battle/579457002/

The Rundown: Session has less than a month left but Legislature isn’t calling it quits yet and more Louisiana politics news today
http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_0ef1050a-51a6-11e8-a73b-c799aaf8de26.html#utm_source=email&utm_campaign=Rundo

Houma/Thibodaux
Longtime nursing dean nominated for adminisrtrative post
http://www.houmatoday.com/news/20180506/longtime-nursing-dean-nominated-for-adminisrtrative-post

Lafayette
Construction to expand University housing, add retail space to campus
http://www.klfy.com/news/local/construction-to-expand-university-housing-add-retail-space-to-campus/1159674009

Lake Charles
A chance to teach
http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODN/AmericanPress/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=AMP%2F2018%2F05%2F06&entity=Ar00112&sk=F2ED3E0E&mode=text

Natchitoches
NSU choir members taking history-making trip to compete on the international stage
http://www.ksla.com/story/38124589/nsu-choir-taking-history-making-trip-to-compete-on-the-international-stage

Ruston
Tech aviation student attempts to circumnavigate the Earth
http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/tech-aviation-student-attempts-to-circumnavigate-the-earth/1159530628

Regional/National
Commencement Speakers Announced: Boston U, College of Saint Benedict, College of Saint Rose, Mary Baldwin, Millikin, Niagara, Purdue, Ramapo, Saint Jo
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/05/07/colleges-announce-commencement-speakers