April 3, 2020

Hammond
Southeastern’s Columbia Theatre to host virtual talent contest
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_c2872e2c-752c-11ea-801c-a7411426fd5e.html

Houma/Thibodaux
Nicholls announces $200 scholarship for summer semester, waives application fees
http://www.houmatimes.com/news/nicholls-announces-200-scholarship-for-summer-semester-waives-application-fees/?fbclid=IwAR1dfFpA4qD1SEzIBbnXkzFuxpyejdTOY77eTjwtCZ6FBCW9n5XpEGpJFEY

Lafayette
UL Researchers Lead Statewide Volunteer System for Covid-19
https://kadn.com/ul-researchers-lead-statewide-volunteer-system-for-covid-19/

UL Lafayette to offer flat-rate tuition for students taking courses completely online
https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/ul-lafayette-to-offer-flat-rate-tuition-for-students-taking-courses-completely-online

Monroe
Grambling State gives update about campus
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/education/2020/04/02/grambling-state-gives-live-update-campus/5113804002/

ULM postpones spring commencement until August
https://www.myarklamiss.com/sports/ulm-warhawks/ulm-postpones-spring-commencement-until-august/

ULM new academic guidelines give students grading options
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/education/2020/04/02/ulm-new-academic-guidelines-give-students-grading-options/5111828002/

Ruston
LA Tech Campus COVID-19 Update
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/la-tech-campus-covid-19-update/

Regional/National
Coronavirus Complicates an Already Tricky Balancing Act for Adult Learners
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Coronavirus-Complicates-an/248406?utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1120265&cid=pm&source=ams&sourceId=397376

As Times and Students Change, Can Faculty Change, Too?
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/03/faculty-face-uphill-battle-adapting-needs-todays-students?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=50abf9e2df-DNU_2019_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-50abf9e2df-199743389&mc_cid=50abf9e2d