June 26, 2020

Houma/Thibodaux
Pandemic takes financial toll on Louisiana’s regional colleges
https://www.houmatoday.com/news/20200625/pandemic-takes-financial-toll-on-louisianarsquos-regional-colleges

Nicholls looks to buy Carmel Inn and Suites in Thibodaux
https://www.dailycomet.com/news/20200625/nicholls-looks-to-buy-carmel-inn-and-suites-in-thibodaux

Lafayette
Tony Robichaux’s lessons more important than ever a year after his death
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/ul/2020/06/26/tony-robichaux-lessons-more-important-year-after-his-death/3251640001/

2 more UL athletes test positive for virus; state athletic programs prep for budget cuts
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/2020/06/25/university-louisiana-system-athletes-test-positive-coronavirus/3258312001/

University of Louisiana System could lose $150M in revenue through next year. Here’s why
https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/education/2020/06/25/coronavirus-university-of-louisiana-system-revenue-loss-fiscal-year-2021/3256509001/

UL awards AD Bryan Maggard five-year contract extension
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/ul_lafayette/article_112a9dcc-b734-11ea-8add-27d9765a9981.html

Lake Charles
Mcneese State University to hold “Cowboy Camp” freshman orientation sessions in August
https://www.kplctv.com/2020/06/25/mcneese-state-university-hold-cowboy-camp-freshman-orientation-sessions-august/

Monroe
Officials cut the ribbon on the Tarbutton Road Overpass and I-20 Interchange project
https://www.knoe.com/2020/06/25/officials-cut-the-ribbon-on-the-tarbutton-road-overpass-and-i-20-interchange-project/

ULM’s Viator signs 2-year extension
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/ulm/2020/06/25/ulms-viator-signs-2-year-extension/3258671001/

Natchitoches
Dr. Michael Snowden selected as NSU’s VP of Diversity and Inclusion
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2020/06/26/dr-michael-snowden-selected-as-nsus-vp-of-diversity-and-inclusion/

New concentration for Doctor of Nursing Practice program approved
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2020/06/26/new-concentration-for-doctor-of-nursing-practice-program-approved/

Ruston
Tech’s College of Business introduces undergrad certification
https://www.rustonleader.com/news/tech%E2%80%99s-college-business-introduces-undergrad-certification