Graduate students are very important to our society for many reasons. They better our quality of life by expanding knowledge and advancing theories in research. They are an investment in our local, state and national economies. They boost workforce development. They serve as mentors and teachers for undergraduates, thus directly affecting not only the quality of our graduate programs, but also that of our undergraduate ones.

Graduate students and their education are our future.

I hope the University of Louisiana at Monroe Graduate School is in your future, as a student or as a benefactor of students. ULM has much to offer, such as state-of-the-art research facilities, a dynamic graduate faculty, accredited graduate education and dozens of doctoral, master's and specialist degree programs. More than a spectacular campus, ULM also provides a wonderful learning environment for our approximately 1,200 graduate students to discover the possibilities, explore their ideas and grow from student to scholar.

I welcome you to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Graduate School and look forward to your contribution to our institution, our community and the world. If you are a prospective student, we look forward to visiting with you and helping you make a decision about which graduate program at ULM will best meet your needs. If you are a currently enrolled student, I wish you the best in your studies and research and look forward to seeing you on graduation day. And if you are an alumna or alumnus, you can become involved again with graduate education at the university by making a gift to fellowships, scholarships or specific programs that enhance the graduate experience of our students. Our students count on you, just as ULM needs their ideas, discoveries and research.

Great Education, Good Times, Bright Futures. Come join us!

Sincerely,

Lisa Cooper Colvin, Interim Director