January 14, 2021
On Monday, Jan. 18 ¬- Martin Luther King Jr. Day ¬- the University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College continues the tradition of volunteering together on MLK Day of Service.
For more than 10 years, ULM and LDCC have partnered to assist a local community agency on MLK Day of Service.
January 12, 2021
University of Louisiana Monroe President Ronald Berry, D.B.A., announces the appointment of Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, as executive director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
January 12, 2021
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the President's and Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester.
Full-time, undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours to be eligible. President's List students (denoted with *) earned at least a 3.9 GPA. Students on the Dean's List earned at least a 3.5 GPA.
January 10, 2021
The University of Louisiana Monroe will move to virtual operations Monday, Jan. 11 and Tuesday, Jan. 12, due to winter weather.
All face-to-face and hybrid/hyflex courses will meet virtually Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 11-12 and will resume normally on Wednesday, Jan 13. Online courses will continue as scheduled.
December 29, 2020
To help students and their families with registration details for spring 2021, the University of Louisiana Monroe's Sandel Hall will have extended hours from 5-8 p.m. for "Late 'til 8" on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
December 17, 2020
In honor of February as Black History Month and recognizing the power of creative expression, the University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting the Art for All Showcase.
December 16, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe summer and fall 2020 graduates will have the opportunity to wear their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas at "walk-through" commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 19, in the auditorium of Kitty DeGree Hall.
December 16, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe alumnus Sheldon Jones, Richland Parish Superintendent of Schools, has received the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents highest honor, being named the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. The award was announced at the association's fall conference in November in Baton Rouge.
December 15, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College are again partnering to assist a local community agency on MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. ULM and LDCC are collecting items for the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana.
December 04, 2020
An innovative program designed by the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education to meet the critical shortage of K-12 teachers is going statewide after being adopted by the Louisiana State Workforce Commission Workforce Investment Council on Dec. 2.
December 02, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe's TRIO Programs Student Support Services honored first-generation students with a recognition brunch on Nov. 6. The accomplishments of TRIO Scholars and the success and presence of first-generation students at ULM were recognized to commemorate National First Generation Celebration Day on Nov. 8.
November 30, 2020
A new website (http://bit.ly/ULMGiving) created exclusively for GivingTuesday, allows ULM supporters to give any amount and designate the department, program, scholarship, etc., their generosity will benefit. The website is active and donations can be made at any time.
November 25, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Gerontology program's third annual conference on Age and Aging is Wednesday, Dec. 2. The theme is chronic illnesses.
This year's conference is virtual, via Zoom from 1-4 p.m.
November 24, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe campus will close for the Thanksgiving holidays at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 25, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27.
Classes and regular business hours resume at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30.
November 23, 2020
The Kitty Degree School of Nursing at the University of Louisiana Monroe has received 10-year reaccreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for its undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the graduate Master of Science in Nursing programs.
November 20, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Professor of History Monica Bontty, Ph.D., departs from her passion for all things Egyptian to cast a speculative eye on common perceptions and misconceptions in her latest book, "Ancient Rome: Facts and Fictions" (ABC-CLIO, 2020).
November 18, 2020
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) have approved a grant proposal written by students in the English professional writing class of Patrick Morgan, Ph.D., at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
November 17, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Office of Marketing and Communication's has launched a new podcast series called "Ace on Air." The podcast focuses on campus and community topics while spotlighting alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
November 16, 2020
Three faculty members and one graduate assistant in the College of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe received the 2020 KPMG Outstanding Published Manuscript Award by the American Accounting Association.
November 16, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe's neutral site football game against Louisiana Tech, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 in Shreveport, has been canceled due to continuing COVID-19 concerns within the Warhawk program.
November 16, 2020
Three student teams from the College of Health Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe dominated the Louisiana Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Anatomage Virtual Collegiate Anatomy and Physiology Tournament.
November 11, 2020
On an unseasonably warm November afternoon, the University of Louisiana Monroe held a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony at Scott Plaza. ULM students, faculty, and staff who are veterans or active-duty military were recognized on Veterans Day.
November 10, 2020
An agreement between the University of Louisiana Monroe and the Federal Aviation Administration commits the university to develop students skilled enough in drone technology to be ready for the workforce upon graduation.
November 09, 2020
A Blackhawk helicopter landed Friday morning behind Malone Stadium to pick up a special group of University of Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, and Grambling students.
The U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were delivered to Fort Polk, La., for a weekend of training exercises. It was the first time a Blackhawk landed on campus to transport ROTC students.
November 05, 2020
The Louisiana Cancer Foundation (LCF) added another $10,000 donation for the continuing research by Paul Sylvester, Ph.D., of the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy. Since 2005, LCF has contributed $137,500 to Sylvester's breast cancer research.
November 04, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe held a ceremony on Oct. 29 to officially rename the ULM Child Development Center the Emily Williamson Laboratory School. Williamson was director of the center for 16 years, from 2003 until her death in October 2019.
November 04, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe will host its annual ULM Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at the ULM Library overhang at Scott Plaza.
President Dr. Ron Berry will recognize ULM students, faculty, and staff who are U.S. veterans or on active duty.
November 03, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe will hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Fant Ewing Coliseum. Due to state regulations on the number of people who can be in the coliseum at one time, separate ceremonies for each college will be held throughout the day.
The schedule is: 8 a.m. - College of Arts, Education, and Sciences; 11 a.m. - College of Business and Social Sciences; 3 p.m. - College of Health Sciences; and 6 p.m. - College of Pharmacy. Graduate students will participate with their academic colleges during these time periods.
October 30, 2020
The Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) recently approved a grant proposal written by University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education instructor Molly Hill.
October 28, 2020
After two years of hard work, millions of dollars of investment, and tons of safety and regulatory hurdles, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to open the first bottled water company in Ouachita Parish, King Springs (www.kingspringsla.com).
The University of Louisiana Monroe played a significant role in the development and completion of this project.
October 27, 2020
At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30, VAPA will present "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Gallantry" which will be streamed live on the VAPA YouTube channel (search for ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts on YouTube).
October 26, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Medical Laboratory Science Society is collaborating with Be The Match® to host a bone marrow drive on campus through Nov. 21.
October 22, 2020
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved Valerie S. Fields, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Louisiana Monroe at the Oct. 23, 2020, board meeting.
October 21, 2020
To help alleviate a critical shortage of blood and blood products, the University of Louisiana Monroe, ULM Medical Laboratory Science and LifeShare Blood Center is having the Battle of the Bayou Blood Drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29.
October 19, 2020
ULM Online has received outstanding recognition in the latest release of fall 2020 rankings. The rankings are for ULM Online as a whole and specific degrees. ULM Online offers 33 degree programs in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
October 19, 2020
The ULM Gerontology Program is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the third Conference on Disability Advocacy from 1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 via Zoom.
October 08, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe will remain open Friday, Oct. 9, while monitoring Hurricane Delta. University offices and classes will keep regular hours of 7:30-11:30 a.m.
October 07, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe is conducting a Community Supply Drive to gather much-needed items for McNeese State University in Lake Charles, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Laura in August.
October 06, 2020
The Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists gave its highest honors to University of Louisiana Monroe Director of Radiologic Technology Brett Bennett and former student and recent graduate Lauren Brumfield.
October 02, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe has received a grant over $1 million as part of the federal government's Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) initiative.
September 29, 2020
Although COVID-19 presented many challenges to the start of the fall semester, the University of Louisiana Monroe is proud to announce an increase in enrollment. With a total enrollment of 8,676 for fall 2020, ULM increased its fall enrollment by 187 students over fall 2019.
September 29, 2020
The last place Donald "Don" Simpson, Ph.D., imagined he'd be on a hot day in late August was standing on the roof of the home of people he did not know. The new dean of the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Health Sciences, high-powered leaf-blower in hand, removed limbs and debris from an elderly couple's house after Hurricane Laura hammered northeast Louisiana.
September 29, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Construction Management received one of its most generous donations to date from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and Contractor's Educational Trust Fund with a check for $250,000 presented to the ULM Foundation on Sept. 24.
September 29, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Homecoming Week 2020 features the theme, "Together We Rise." Events and activities will continue Wednesday-Saturday.
September 25, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing is available Monday, Sept. 28-Friday, Oct. 2, at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Testing is available for ULM students, faculty, staff, and Louisiana residents ages 5 and up.
September 24, 2020
The 36th Annual University Mile run/walk will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. This is a 1-mile race through the University of Louisiana Monroe campus. The race will start at Hemphill Hall and end at the Activity Center. Maps are available upon request.
September 22, 2020
For the fifth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized the University of Louisiana Monroe as a Best National University in the 2021 U.S. News Best Colleges report released in September.
September 21, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Gerontology Program is offering a four-part national educational webinar series on Alzheimer's disease, in collaboration with and sponsored by the Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
September 21, 2020
On Sept. 4, 2020, the University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College were granted approval by the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors to enter into a partnership to offer a bridge program for LDCC students wishing to transfer to ULM.
"Bridging the Bayou" is a partnership between ULM and LDCC to expand college student access and preparation of students with a streamlined transfer process into a baccalaureate program at ULM.
September 18, 2020
Herbert Bryant, born August 15, 1931 in Augusta, Georgia, passed away quietly at home in Monroe, Louisiana on September 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marilea; son, Bert Bryant and wife, Denise; daughter, Caroline Baker and husband, Tim; granddaughter Leslie Delozier; great granddaughter Riley Delozier; and brother, Van Glover.
September 17, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Professor of Biology Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Ph.D., has been awarded an EPA - Environmental Education Grant. The $133,720 will address local environmental issues through educational activities and stewardship using action-oriented research.
September 11, 2020
On his first day as President of the University of Louisiana Monroe, Dr. Ronald Berry, joined by his wife, Dr. Christine Berry, will hold a press conference to announce their establishment of the ULM Opportunity Fund, to be administered by the ULM Foundation.
September 10, 2020
The 2020 Fall Career Month is near and it's time for you to register! The ULM Career Center host the all majors fair every semester for current ULM Students and Alumni. Though Covid-19 has caused us to social distance, Handshake has provided the Virtual Career Fair Experience to ensure you all have an opportunity to explore possible careers and be recruited.
September 09, 2020
BATON ROUGE, LA - Compete Louisiana (Compete LA), a statewide college completion initiative powered by the University of Louisiana System, is announcing the launch of Compete LA Academy. This ambitious new program is designed to help adults who have stopped out of university return and earn their degrees.
September 08, 2020
MONROE, LA - On Sept. 3, 2020, after a long day of interviews with the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors in Baton Rouge, Ronald Berry, D.B.A., was announced as the ninth president of the University of Louisiana Monroe.
August 30, 2020
ULM to remain closed for the week of Aug. 31, 2020 through Sept. 4, 2020
August 26, 2020
ULM to close Thursday, August 27 due to Hurricane Laura
August 26, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Allied Health (SOAH) under the College of Health Sciences (CHS) is pleased to announce the new Outstanding Faculty Award--Recognition of Excellence. This annual award recognizes the successes and outstanding work of a full-time faculty member.
August 21, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Presidential Search Committee selected three finalists to present to the full Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System for consideration.
The finalists are:
Katrice Albert, Executive Vice President, S2A Solutions
Ronald Berry, Dean, College of Business and Social Sciences, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Jeannine Kahn, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Louisiana System
August 19, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Director of Bands Emeritus Jack White died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the age of 84. White retired from ULM after 21 years.
August 14, 2020
August 13, 2020
Five University of Louisiana Monroe faculty members were asked to share how the pandemic has affected them personally and professionally. Their responses are thoughtful and thought-provoking.
August 12, 2020
Deans for Impact has named Myra Lovett, Ed.D., of the University of Louisiana Monroe, a 2020 Impact Academy fellow.
August 07, 2020
COVID-19 Update
August 06, 2020
After a delay in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Louisiana Monroe, the program is on track to accept its first class in 2022.
Leading the DPT program through the accreditation process, curriculum development, and welcoming the inaugural class are two experts in the field of functional mobility, health disparities, and rural health, Lisa VanHoose, Ph.D., MPH, PT, and Ashanti Jones, DPT, PT.
August 05, 2020
To accommodate more students, ULM is seeking qualified instructors to teach courses in English, math, history, biology, and communications. Qualified candidates must have a master's degree.
August 04, 2020
James Boldin, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music in the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts, has been appointed publications editor for the International Horn Society. Boldin's appointment is the result of an international search.
July 30, 2020
The ULM Sound of Today (SOT) Marching Band practices for days preparing for the fall football season. It's August in Louisiana and feels like you're wrapped in a hot, wet, wool blanket - a sweltering mix of high humidity and even higher temps.
Sean O'Pry remembers those hours of SOT practice and will soon be back on the field. Instead of leading the band as drum major, he'll be leading it as the director.
July 28, 2020
The Dental Hygiene program at the University of Louisiana Monroe will purchase additional personal protective equipment - commonly known as PPE - thanks to a $20,000 grant from Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
Jordan Anderson, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene in the School of Allied Health, College of Health Sciences, secured the relief grant, which provides unrestricted funds to organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 23, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe has partnered with the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center and McNeese State University to create the Louisiana STEM Pathways Consortium. The consortium allows for the delivery of the LaSTEM Pathways curricula, teacher training, and student certification across Louisiana.
July 21, 2020
Five employees of the ULM Physical Plant have a combined 197 years of keeping the engines running, the grounds meticulously trimmed, and the lights on. These dedicated and friendly men humbly shared a bit about their work at ULM, and their lives off-campus.
July 17, 2020
In 2018, Congress tripled federal funding for student-parents, and that year the University of Louisiana Monroe received its first Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant of more than $122,000.
Thanks to this grant and other federal funding, childcare assistance is available to eligible student-parents through the university's TRIO Programs.
July 16, 2020
Sandel Hall's "Late 'til 8" hours are 5-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 21-Aug. 11. Representatives from the offices of Admissions, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Student Success Center, and Registrar will be on hand to help new and returning students make sure they are all set for Fall 2020.
July 15, 2020
As the University of Louisiana Monroe prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2020 semester, information is being provided regarding course delivery methods and safety measures implemented in response to COVID-19.
July 14, 2020
The unexpected summer outbreak of COVID-19 and additional orders by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to curb the spread of the virus, led the University of Louisiana Monroe to postpone the Spring/Summer 2020 Commencement Ceremony set for Aug. 8, 2020.
July 08, 2020
Growing up on a rural Louisiana farm where his father worked as manager, Van McGraw believed education and hard work would open opportunities for his life.
July 07, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Associate Professor Mkay Bonner, Ph.D., Licensed Industrial Organizational Psychologist, has received the Louisiana Psychological Association 2020 Psychology in the Public Interest award.
July 02, 2020
Schulze Dining Hall and Starbucks at the University of Louisiana Monroe reopened on Monday, July 6, 2020. Food services are operated by Aramark, which is under Level 2 state guidelines for social distancing, which asks for 6 feet of separation between guests, and face masks are recommended.
July 02, 2020
Camile Currier, Vice President of Student Affairs, retired from the University of Louisiana Monroe on June 30, 2020, after devoting more than 50 years to ULM, beginning as a student in 1969.
July 02, 2020
Congratulations on becoming a member of the Residential Life community at ULM! The staff in Residential Life are busy planning for fall move-in and we will provide you additional move-in information in a letter to be mailed to your home around August 1st.
June 30, 2020
Today, June 30, 2020, University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., and First Lady Linda, leave those titles behind as they end an almost 10-year chapter of their lives and begin a new one in retirement.
June 24, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe President's Academy is a distinguished program for a select group of only 65 highly motivated high school students.
June 10, 2020
Safety protocols implemented for a safe reopening of campus
June 15, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Campus Activities Board and Office of Student Life and Leadership are having a campus walk, "Together We Walk," beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
June 15, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe's Gerontology Program and the Louisiana Department of Health are presenting a COVID-19 mental/behavioral health webinar via Zoom from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
June 12, 2020
"The phones are ringing off the hook!" is what's going on in the "war room" at Ace's Place in Sandel Hall. Student workers are answering the phones Monday through Friday, fielding hundreds of calls a week, mainly from other students needing help.
June 12, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Alumni Association sends letter to Interim President Edwin Litolff, Ph.D., on "Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion."
June 11, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the appointment of Valerie Fields, Ed.D., as the Interim Vice President of Student Affairs. Her appointment as vice president will be confirmed at the June 25 meeting of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.
June 11, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the Spring 2020 President's and Dean's List for academic achievement.
June 08, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting a University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
The university invites students, faculty, staff, and the public to attend and share ideas on how to accelerate diversity and inclusion at the university.
June 02, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe issued a statement today, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, condemning racism and embracing diversity, one of the university's core values. The statement was sent to ULM students, faculty and staff via email. The statement follows.
June 01, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe student Milan Arpino, a junior majoring in Risk Management and Insurance in the College of Business and Social Sciences, was recently awarded a prestigious national scholarship by the WSIA Education Foundation for $5,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.
May 28, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe English major Taylor Barclay, of Bossier City, has been awarded a $1,500 Summer Internship Stipend from Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society.
May 27, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe's ULM Online continuously ranks among the best in the nation - and this year ranks No. 1 in Best Online Colleges in Louisiana for 2020 by Value Colleges.
May 26, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces Jeffrey Anderson, Ph.D., has received an esteemed Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to teach American History in Slovakia in fall 2020 and spring 2021.
May 22, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Assistant Professor of English Will Rogers, Ph.D., has received a prestigious ATLAS grant - Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars - from the Louisiana Board of Regents.
The grant will support Rogers' completion of his study, "Haunted Chaucer: Trauma and Narrative in the 'Canterbury Tales.'"
May 21, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Arts, Education, and Sciences (CAES) recognized outstanding students in its annual Awards Convocation on April 28, 2020, -- pandemic restrictions notwithstanding. Instead of the traditional assembly in Biedenharn Recital Hall, faculty and students gathered in virtual space, joining a Zoom ceremony for each of the four schools in the college.
May 21, 2020
Study abroad is an experience that significantly enriches a student's academic journey. With the global society and workforce of today, students are required to have cultural competency skills that education abroad can provide.
May 21, 2020
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the Louisiana Board of Regents, the University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation announces $1.2 million in new endowed professorships and scholarships.
May 19, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Presidential Search Committee selected seven semifinalists to interview for the school's top post.
May 18, 2020
In his final commencement address Saturday, retiring University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., announced the Spring 2020 class overcame the challenges of a semester disrupted by coronavirus to set an institutional record.
"The grand total of 1,027 degrees awarded to 1,023 graduates is the largest graduating class in the university's 89-year history," said Bruno at the first ULM Virtual Recognition Ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020.
May 14, 2020
Watch the ULM Virtual Recognition Ceremony streaming live on ulm.edu/commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16. Join us in congratulating the ULM Spring 2020 graduates. The regular commencement ceremony has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020.
May 14, 2020
The ceremony took place over Zoom, and colleagues from across the campus expressed their appreciation for the work and friendship of Mara Loeb and Turner Wilson (Communication), Chip Holloway and Mary Blanche Wortham (World Languages), Sherlyn Powell (Education), and Deborah McClung-Guillory (Music).
May 14, 2020
The School of Allied Health in the College of Health Sciences announces the new Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award - Recognition of Excellence to recognize the successes and outstanding work of its undergraduate students.
May 13, 2020
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System named Edwin Litolff as interim president of the University of Louisiana Monroe. Litolff currently serves as vice president and chief financial officer for the UL System.
May 11, 2020
To honor the Spring 2020 graduates of the University of Louisiana Monroe, a Virtual Recognition Ceremony will be held online beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16.
The event will be streaming live on ulm.edu/commencement.
May 08, 2020
Art students at the University of Louisiana Monroe used their talents to transform facemasks into wearable works of art for a creative fundraiser for the Kappa Pi Honorary Art Society.
May 08, 2020
When the COVID-19 health crisis sent students and educators home in March, K-12 educators skilled at teaching face-to-face in traditional classroom settings suddenly found themselves faced with the challenges of a transition to virtual, or online teaching.
May 07, 2020
ULM has hosted a robust student orientation program, PREP - Preview, Registration, and Enrollment Program, for many years. Due to the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing measures in place, this year's PREP will be split into two parts: PREP Advising and Registration and PREP Orientation.
May 07, 2020
The University of Louisiana System is announcing a special tuition rate for Louisiana adults returning to school to finish their degree though Compete LA. A flat rate of $275 per credit hour will apply to students who qualify through the program. This rate provides an average discount of $450 per course.
May 05, 2020
Amy Weems, Ed.D., assistant professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education in the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences, has been named to the advisory council of the economic recovery task force assessing the needs of Northeast Louisiana.
May 04, 2020
Musicians hear differently because they listen differently. Through years of training, their brains become wired to discern nuances in tone and pitch that most people don't hear.
It's that refined hearing which James Boldin, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said has served him well during this semester of strangeness.
April 30, 2020
During a lecture on the Molecular & Cell Biology and Immunopathogenesis of coronaviruses attended virtually by more than 125 people, Konstantin "Gus" Kousoulas, Ph.D., head of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, revealed that the drug Nelfinavir mesylate (NFV, brand name Viracept), holds exceptional promise in limiting COVID-19 infections. Viracept was developed as a protease inhibitor in the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
April 28, 2020
A team of researchers, including a pharmacologist at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has written a study that points to a possible treatment for a variety of cancers, targeting a mutation in one particular gene.
April 24, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Softball Head Coach Molly Fichtner has taken creative efforts to ensure members of the ULM softball team remain connected while away from campus.
April 23, 2020
The University of Louisiana System Board has approved the University of Louisiana Monroe's request to recognize the dedication of former Louisiana State Rep. Charles R. McDonald, Ed.D., and the late Emily Williamson.
April 22, 2020
Lisa Van Hoose, Ph.D., Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has been named to Gov. John Bel Edwards Louisiana COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. She will serve on the Health Disparities and Research subcommittee, which provides research and data regarding the disparities aligned with COVID-19.
April 22, 2020
Armed with crucial data on the April 12 tornado collected by the University of Louisiana Monroe Doppler weather radar and other instruments, Todd Murphy, Ph.D., program coordinator in Atmospheric Science, acted quickly to apply for a National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant to study the tornado that hit Monroe.
April 21, 2020
Student-athletes have a vigorous weekly strength and conditioning schedule, and that has not changed with the onset of COVID-19 and strict stay-at-home measures. ULM's athletic trainers and strength and conditioning staff are working to ensure student-athletes remain active and healthy during this public health crisis.
April 20, 2020
For the University of Louisiana Monroe Hawkline, the annual American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Championship looked different this year. The competition was canceled and transitioned to a virtual format on March 13 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
April 16, 2020
When COVID-19 halted student nurses from joining professional nurses on the job, the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing found innovative solutions to meet the clinical requirements of coursework.
April 15, 2020
On Easter Sunday, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, an EF-3 tornado with winds of about 140 mph struck Monroe causing destruction around Northeastern Louisiana. There were also two tornadoes that struck the Sterlington area, an EF-2 and EF-1.
April 12, 2020
Saugat Shrestha and Prajal Prasai attended the College Media Association convention in New York City in March. Competing against colleges and universities from across the country, the ULM students placed second and third in the photojournalist "shoot out."
April 09, 2020
As the University of Louisiana Monroe continues to adjust to its transition to online-only instruction and remote learning, students should know they are not alone. The ULM Counseling Center personnel are available 24/7 to help students deal with the disruptions to life as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is free to ULM students with ID.
April 07, 2020
The campus of the University of Louisiana Monroe may look empty, but if you pay close attention you can hear the buzz of administrators and faculty working tirelessly to help students during this unprecedented time.
All classes have moved to online format, and many students have never taken an online course. ULM has ensured that resources available to students on-campus are now available virtually.
April 07, 2020
The following information is designed to answer your questions about the pass/fail grading process.
April 06, 2020
The ULM Foundation, under the leadership of its Executive Director Susan Chappell, with Dr. Michael Camille, Vice President for Information Services and Student Success, led a committee that quickly established the Financial Emergency Fund for students.
April 05, 2020
For many, there was an exceptional teacher in high school who we remember as clearly as if they'd stepped out of a dusty yearbook and into our lives today. In Columbia, Mrs. Frances Morris was such a beloved teacher. For many years, she taught English, and sometimes French, at Columbia High School and later at Caldwell Parish High School.
April 04, 2020
David and Sharon Turrentine of Monroe and Hot Springs, Ark., recently made a gift of more than $1 million to the University of Louisiana Monroe. In recognition of their magnanimous donation, the university named the David and Sharon Turrentine School of Management in the College of Business and Social Sciences in their honor.
April 02, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., announced the postponement of Spring 2020 Commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 02, 2020
The novel coronavirus has changed operations at universities around the world.
In transitioning all courses and services for students to online formats, the University of Louisiana recognizes that this significant disruption is challenging for students. To help maintain academic success, the university has new grading options for students in the ULM COVID-19 Academic Guidelines Spring 2020.
April 02, 2020
It's a beautiful spring day in Northeast Louisiana; the kind of day suspended between the wind chill of January and the airless heat of August. At the University of Louisiana Monroe Activity Center, there's a steady flow of students. Dressed in shorts and Warhawks T-shirts, the students aren't there to pace on treadmills or play basketball. They came for the free food.
March 31, 2020
The novel coronavirus has caused drastic disruption worldwide, however, operations at the University of Louisiana Monroe are ongoing. They just look a little different. As ULM transitions to its new normal, staff in the recruitment and admissions office are getting creative with how to reach potential students.
March 28, 2020
DescriptionThe University of Louisiana Monroe has confirmed that one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 27, 2020
The University of Louisiana System and LSU are partnering to mobilize healthcare students, graduates or active/retired members of the healthcare workforce to volunteer their time and talents through Louisiana Volunteers by signing up at www.COVID-19LAVolunteers.org.
March 26, 2020
W drop dates extended
March 25, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe and ULM Foundation have established a Financial Emergency Fund to help students facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2020
The university campus is currently closed to the general public but remains open to essential employees who are arriving daily to complete necessary university business.
March 24, 2020
ULM's top priority is your health and safety, and we continue to take a proactive stance against the threat of COVID-19.
March 24, 2020
ULM's top priority is your health and safety, and we continue to take a proactive stance against the threat of COVID-19. Some building hours and student services have been updated to further protect our campus community.
March 23, 2020
At ULM, we continue to comply with guidelines from the University of Louisiana System, as well as the state of Louisiana
March 23, 2020
A Financial Emergency Fund has been established to assist students adversely impacted by process changes and campus closures related to the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19).
March 20, 2020
ULM is urging all of its residents to move out for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester.
March 20, 2020
Security and safety for our campus community is our top priority. ULM is encouraging all employees to work from home, if possible.
March 22, 2020
Dr. Jim Henderson message to UL System faculty and staff
March 16, 2020
ULM administration and staff are working diligently to provide current information regarding COVID-19.
March 17, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has published a list of geographical areas deemed "hot spots" for the COVID-19. These hot spots have a high number of confirmed cases.
March 18, 2020
Student reminder: Courses move to online format tomorrow, Thursday, March 19
March 18, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
March 13, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., released a letter to the students, faculty and staff, providing information on the university's response to the coronavirus.
March 11, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., released a letter to the students, faculty and staff, providing information on the university's preparations for the spread of coronavirus.
March 11, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy will present a community seminar on COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, at noon on Tuesday, March 17, in The Terrace on the seventh floor of the ULM Library.
March 10, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe hosts LifeShare Blood Center for the Battle of the Bayou Blood Drive: Out for Blood competition between ULM and Louisiana Tech, March 16-20. The blood drive is sponsored by Medical Laboratory Science.
March 03, 2020
The classic Robert Lewis Stevenson tale of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" comes to life on stage at the University of Louisiana Monroe's Brown Auditorium for four performances, March 19, 20 21 and 22.
February 26, 2020
Seven students in the University of Louisiana Monroe Atmospheric Science program recently traveled to Boston, MA, to present their undergraduate research at the 100th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society.
February 26, 2020
Todd Murphy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Science in the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe, is the Spring 2020 Researcher of the Semester.
The honor is presented by the ULM Office of Sponsored Programs and Research and the Research Council.
February 26, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts will host its First Annual Louisiana Horn Day on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The event is free and will include performances, masterclasses, and exhibits dedicated to the horn instrument and horn playing.
February 26, 2020
The students and citizens of Caldwell Parish have created The Caldwell Parish Morris Endowed Scholarship with the ULM Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Caldwell Parish High School, entering as a freshman at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
February 20, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy spearheaded a project to help prevent prescription medication abuse by installing a prescription medication drug drop box on campus.
February 20, 2020
Valued benefactors have generously invested in the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy by establishing newly endowed faculty positions and endowed scholarships.
"The ULM Foundation greatly appreciates these esteemed donors and their desire to positively impact higher education at ULM," said Susan Chappell, executive director of ULM Advancement, Foundation and Alumni Relations.
February 17, 2020
For the sixth straight year, the University of Louisiana Monroe finished as one the top teams at the American Mock Trial Association's Regional Tournament hosted by the University of St. Thomas on Feb. 8-9 in Houston.
February 14, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe President's Academy is a distinguished program for a select group of highly motivated high school students.
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum ACT score of 24 or a minimum 3.5 GPA are invited to apply at ulm.edu/presidentsacademy.
February 13, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts announces the annual Composer-in-Residence Series on Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.
The guest composer is Douglas Hedwig, D.M.A. (Facebook/Douglas.Hedwig) of Chattanooga, Tenn.
February 12, 2020
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research announces the University of Louisiana Monroe has received a grant award of $84,600 from the Louisiana Biomedical Research Network.
The funding is for the "The Role of mTOR and its targeting by fisetin for treating psoriasis" project written by Jean Chamcheu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy.
February 10, 2020
Photos by Joni Henry Noble, Ph.D., University of Louisiana Monroe Professor of Art, are on exhibit at the Monroe Regional Airport.
Noble's show is entitled "My European Journey" and features black and white photographs from her annual trips to Europe.
February 06, 2020
Dr. Nick J. Bruno receives Rambin-Silverstein Memorial Civic Award at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce banquet.
February 04, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Gerontology Program is hosting the program "Lasting Relationships: Stories of a Lifetime" from noon-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6. The event will be in Ballroom B on the second floor of the Student Union Building.
February 03, 2020
The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting the Spring 2020 ULM Art Crawl at several campus locations from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13. A showcase of ULM's talented students, faculty, staff, and alumni will be on display throughout the crawl.
February 03, 2020
Allison Newton, a senior music-vocal major from Monroe, was crowned the 67th Miss University of Louisiana Monroe just a few months ago, and is already preparing for the Miss Louisiana content in June. She's even received her Miss LA contestant number.
January 29, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of an endowed Professorship in Biology, with matching funds from the Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Program, and an endowed scholarship for biology students, both to be named in honor of Dr. Charles Allen from the sale proceeds of 105 acres in Caldwell Parish.
January 29, 2020
Faculty in the University of Louisiana Monroe Political Science program will be continuing the 1001 series that began in the fall semester.
"Middle East 1001: Where presidents, policies, and religions meet" will take place on Tuesday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in The Terrace on the 7th floor of the University Library. This event is free and open to the public.
January 29, 2020
The National Council on Teacher Quality released its new scores for the 2020 Teacher Prep Review, specifically on the preparation programs provide to elementary teacher candidates in how to teach children to read.
The University of Louisiana Monroe received an A grade for its Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (grades 1-5).
January 24, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe Cheer Team was named World Cup Champions at the Universal Cheer Association National Championship in Orlando, FL, at Disney World Jan. 17-19, 2020.
January 22, 2020
For a decade, the University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College have partnered on MLK Day of Service to address a need in the Monroe area.
"The two campuses come together for the benefit of the community," said university organizer Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Ph.D., ULM professor and Social Work Program Coordinator in the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
January 22, 2020
University of Louisiana Monroe Professor of Music Sandra Lunte is celebrating her 25th year at ULM by hosting a flute quartet recital with three of her former students.
Joining Lunte are ULM alumni Larry Lashley, Mallory Sanchez, and John Rea.
January 10, 2020
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for all of north, central and Northeast Louisiana, including the University of Louisiana Monroe campus and community.
January 10, 2020
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the students on the President's and Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester.
January 08, 2020
A University of Louisiana Monroe social media hashtag is #takeflight - and that's happened when a select group of Louisiana law enforcement, firefighters and first responders were trained in drone technology by the team from the ULM Precision AG and UAS Research Center.
January 02, 2020
Jazz Education Network has recognized University of Louisiana Monroe trumpet performance major Solomon Temitope Abang " ... as an aspiring jazz trumpeter, educator, composer, and vocalist" and awarded him the prestigious 2020 David Baker Scholarship.
