June 21, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe announces the appointment of Alberto Ruiz, Ed.D., as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He comes to ULM from Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) where he was Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance and Professor of Kinesiology. During his 25 years at TAMUK, Ruiz served in several capacities in teaching, research and administration.
June 17, 2019
Seven University of Louisiana Monroe students are among the 29 women vying for the 2019 Miss Louisiana crown. The competition is Thursday-Saturday at the Jack Howard Theatre at the Monroe Civic Center. Contestants are, Katelyn Yopp, Ambria Terrell, Alexa Madron, Monica Whitman, Allison Newton, Alyssa Marie Garner and Carmin Velasquez. ULM is hosting the contestants in Bayou Suites during Pageant Week.
June 13, 2019
Continuing to build on its Health Sciences foundation, the University of Louisiana Monroe has added the only Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder (PBC-ASD) program in Louisiana.
June 12, 2019
University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno announces Scott McDonald as the new ULM Director of Athletics. McDonald joined the university in June 2018 as Chief Administrative Officer and soon took on the role of Interim Director of Athletics.
June 03, 2019
The new ULM Safe app is the latest addition to the University of Louisiana Monroe's commitment to campus safety.
The app launched Monday, June 3, timed to be available to the first group of incoming freshmen who arrive this week for PREP.
June 03, 2019
University of Louisiana Monroe Fishing Team members Jacob Andrews and Luke O'Neal are in Charles County, Md., to defend the university's championship title at the YETI FLW College Fishing National Championship on the Potomac River presented by Lowrance.
May 28, 2019
May 20, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe has been recognized as an Online College Leader for several ULM Online programs offered in the School of Education and the School of Health Professions according to rankings by The Best Schools (thebestschools.org).
May 11, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe 2019 Spring Commencement Ceremony was highlighted by special guest Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. The governor addressed the 900 graduates and guests in a packed Fant-Ewing Coliseum on the rainy morning of Saturday, May 11, 2019.
May 10, 2019
Commencement parking information for the Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony
May 09, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe presents Spring Commencement 2019 at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Special guest speaker Gov. John Bel Edwards will deliver the commencement address.
May 04, 2019
A little more than a week after an EF3 tornado, packing winds of 136-165 mph, struck in the early morning hours of April 25, Ruston remains a city torn asunder by the force of nature.
May 01, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe has received the distinction of being named one of the Safest Colleges in America by Alarms.org, and thus, one of the safest in the state.
April 30, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe has received a federal grant of $597,274 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the "Expanding pediatric cardiology services with telemedicine and collaborative drug therapy management" project written by Dr. Bryan Donald, a faculty member of the College of Pharmacy.
April 30, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe Medical Laboratory Science program was recently honored with several awards presented to MLS faculty, students and alumni at a professional meeting. The awards were timely as April 21-27 was Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
April 26, 2019
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will be the keynote speaker at the University of Louisiana Monroe's Spring 2019 Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
April 26, 2019
The University of Louisiana at Monroe recently opened its newest cutting-edge opportunity, the Thomas J. Nicholson Virtual Reality Lab. Thanks to a generous donation from the Jean and Saul A. Mintz Foundation, a lab with 28 student stations with Oculus Go 64GB VR headsets and headphones and an instructor's station has been established in the ULM Library. It also features two networked projection screens.
The lab will be officially dedicated at an event at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 29 in Room 259.
April 25, 2019
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April 18, 2019
The ULM Alumni Association and the Ouachita Parish Alumni Chapter invite you to attend Wine Over Water on the beautiful ULM campus bridge. This is your opportunity to support scholarship funds as proceeds from the night benefit the Spirit of the Warhawk Endowed Scholarship, which is instrumental in attracting our local scholars to ULM.
April 17, 2019
University of Louisiana Monroe students made some impressive accomplishments during the 2018-19 year.
Individuals and teams demonstrated their distinctive skills and talents in activities from mock trials to fishing tournaments. Warhawk students have the will to win and the discipline to do the work necessary to reach their goals.
April 17, 2019
Clifford Tresner, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Art in the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Art, has a new exhibit, at the Monroe Regional Airport. The solo exhibition of sculpture and painting is in The Gallery by Origin Bank. The show's title is "Rough Around the Edges" and it will run through October 6.
April 15, 2019
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana (IIABL) recently announced a $50,000 donation to ULM's Risk Management and Insurance Program.
"The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana is one of the most prominent and influential organizations in Louisiana. For many years, IIABL has been a strong partner to the program. We are extremely honored by this commitment to continue to support and grow the ULM RMI program," said Christine Berry, Professor of Risk Management and Insurance and program director.Description
April 15, 2019
A photo by Prajal Prasai, a 21-year-old junior in Communication at the University of Louisiana Monroe, earned a first place award at the Spring National College Media Association Convention in New York City.
April 12, 2019
DENISON, Texas- The University of Louisiana-Monroe duo of Connor Nimrod of Monroe and Morgan Jalaldin of West Monroe won the YETI FLW College Fishing event on Lake Texoma presented by Bass Pro Shops April 5 with a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces. The victory earned the Warhawk's fishing team $2,000 and a slot in the 2020 FLW College Fishing National Championship.
April 08, 2019
Dr. Jessica Dolecheck, Program Director of Health Studies at the University of Louisiana Monroe, and Dr. Paula Griswold, Interim Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences at ULM recently traveled to Paris, France, to co-teach at Pôle Léonard de Vinci University (PULV). The title of their three-hour lecture was "Career21: Essential Skills for Success" and was taught three times over three days to three different groups of students, totaling 150 students. Their lecture focused on soft skills training related to communication, work ethic, professionalism and networking. Description
April 08, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the semester on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Theater. Conductors of the Wind Ensemble are Derle R. Long and Steven Pederson. Guest conductor for this performance is Kenna Veronee and guest artist will be Adam Johnson on trombone. There is no admission charge for this performance.
April 05, 2019
It's time for the University of Louisiana Monroe's annual Spring Fever Week, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12.
The week of activities, games, contests, food and performances is sponsored by the ULM Campus Activities Board.
April 03, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe's International Student Services is hosting its annual International Week from Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18. The purpose of this special week is to highlight the diverse cultures and nationalities present on ULM's campus.
April 02, 2019
Monroe, Louisiana - The University of Louisiana Monroe announced today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, that it would provide healthcare screenings and education events to citizens in Union, Morehouse, Richland, East Carroll, West Carroll, Tensas, Madison and Bienville parishes for the next three years thanks to a $96,679 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation.Description
March 29, 2019
Several ULM Online graduate programs have earned high rankings by organizations which recognize and evaluate quality higher education programs.
"ULM Online is proud to support online students and faculty in these programs. The faculty do an outstanding job innovating online courses and engaging students at a distance. This type of recognition speaks to the high quality and strength of ULM's Online programs," said Katie Dawson, Interim Director of ULM Online.
March 28, 2019
Dr. Joni Henry Noble, Professor of Art, in the School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has been accepted in Art Flow 2019, a statewide art exhibition held in downtown Baton Rouge.
March 27, 2019
LifeShare Blood Centers will be on campus through Friday, March 29 for the Annual University of Louisiana Monroe Spring Blood Drive. The event is sponsored each year by the Medical Laboratory Science Society.
The donor bus will be located in Warhawk Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. A photo ID is required to donate.
March 26, 2019
Dr. Derle R. Long, Director of the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts, served as conductor/clinician for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association All State Band that met, rehearsed, and performed January 24-26 in Richardson, Texas.
March 22, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe is among 10 Sun Belt Conference institutions with Top Team GPA Awards for the 2017-18 academic year, the league office announced this week.
The awards honor the teams with the top cumulative team grade point average in each of the sponsored sports within the Sun Belt from the 2017-18 academic year.
March 18, 2019
University of Louisiana Monroe professor Dr. Jack Palmer was a panel discussant at the evolutionary ethics workshop for the 70th Louisiana Psychological Association conference that was held in New Orleans in late 2018.
March 18, 2019
Guest of honor La. First Lady Donna Edwards, LeAnn Boyd, PharmD, is keynote speaker
As part of the celebration of Women's History Month, The University of Louisiana Monroe will host the 4th annual ULM Women's Symposium on Wednesday, March 27 at the Bayou Pointe Student Event Center. The event will start at 12 pm with lunch and will continue until 5:00 pm with a networking social following the symposium.
March 12, 2019
A dedicated group of University of Louisiana Monroe musicians have stepped forward to recognize the service and honor the sacrifices of United States Armed Forces veterans by performing "Taps" at funeral and memorial services.
March 09, 2019
The National Weather Service is warning of potentially dangerous storms Saturday. Please stay aware of weather conditions and take safety precautions as needed.
March 06, 2019
AmWINS, Inc., the country's largest wholesale insurance broker, recently announced a $50,000 donation to ULM's Risk Management and Insurance Program.
"The decision to invest in the ULM RMI program was easy for AmWINS. The quality of talent is amazing and we have had the opportunity to hire quality employees. So, it was not a question of should we invest - it was why would we not invest. The benefit the program provides to the insurance industry far outweighs the investment," said Tammy Culmone, Executive Vice President for AmWINS and Branch Leader for the Baton Rouge and Monroe offices.
February 26, 2019
Gerontology focuses on issues and services that address the needs of older adults. The University of Louisiana Monroe offers a unique graduate program in gerontology housed within the College of Business and Social Sciences.
February 20, 2019
In 2018, the Louisiana Center for Nursing reported that in 2017 schools in the state could not accommodate some 1,400 qualified applicants for registered nurse training due to faculty-capacity issues. Simply put, there were not enough nurses teaching nursing in enough classrooms.
To have a shortage of nursing faculty at north Louisiana schools naturally results in a shortage of nurses. This dismal balance, however, is about to change.
February 19, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe's student-run newspaper, the Hawkeye, was awarded first-place in "Best College Newspaper" and third-place for the "Best College Website" at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), "Best of the South 2018."
February 15, 2019
The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting the Spring 2019 Art Crawl at several campus locations on Thursday, February 28, from 5-7 p.m.
The exhibition in the CAES Dean's Conference Room will honor ULM's 50th anniversary as a university.
Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
February 15, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe's Kitty DeGree School of Nursing and the Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy programs in the School of Allied Health in the College of Health Sciences, have been awarded a Living Well Foundation grant for the Mobile Bridge to Health for 2019. The grant is for $26,000.
February 14, 2019
The ULM Wind Ensemble will perform their first concert of the Spring semester on Tuesday evening, February 26, at 7:30 pm in Brown Theater on the ULM campus. There is no admission charge for this performance. Conductors of the Wind Ensemble are Derle R. Long and Steven Pederson.
February 12, 2019
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For the fifth straight year, the University of Louisiana Monroe's mock trial team finished as one the top teams at the American Mock Trial Association's (AMTA) Regional Tournament hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas on February 8-10 in Dallas, TX.
February 11, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe Presidential Lyceum Series hosts what promises to be a fascinating Evening with Peter Zeihan on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
ULM, in partnership with President Nick J. Bruno and the Office of Student Life, annually sponsors the Lyceum Series which brings newsmakers, celebrities and forward-thinking cultural experts such as Zeihan to campus.
Zeihan is a geopolitical strategist, which means he helps people understand how the world works.
February 08, 2019
ULM's Risk Management and Insurance Program moved up from the 11th largest in 2017 to the 9th largest in the nation in 2018.
Each year, Business Insurance, one of the top insurance industry news sources, ranks collegiate insurance programs by number of undergraduates majoring in risk management and insurance. For the fourth year in a row, the University of Louisiana Monroe's program was the largest in Louisiana and one of the largest in the Southeast, surpassing programs like University of Mississippi and Georgia State University.
February 06, 2019
Cosmo magazine named "Nick and June Were Here" the #3 Young Adult book to be "obsessed" with in 2019. This new novel by University of Louisiana Monroe faculty member Shalanda Stanley, Ph.D., will make its debut at a book launch from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, in ballroom A of the SUB.
Stanley, a YA (Young Adult) author, is Interim Associate Director in the ULM School of Education.
February 05, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe's mock trial team won Austin College's 2nd Annual Kangaroo Brawl in Sherman, TX on January 26-27, 2019, for their third tournament win of the season. ULM's Maroon squad defeated Texas A&M University, University of Arkansas, and Austin College to finish with a 7-0-1 record. Additionally, ULM's Gold squad finished in fifth place and three students won best attorney awards - Isiah Chavis, Jorden Johnson, and Shelby Joyner.
February 05, 2019
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The University of Louisiana Monroe has been awarded a grant which will further the university's dedication to being a good steward of the environment.
ULM received a $179,830 grant on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, from Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell. The grant will fund installation of high-efficiency LED lights in some ULM buildings.
February 01, 2019
On Friday, February 8, the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts will host the annual Brass Day, a free educational clinic for all brass players. Admission to all events is free.
January 30, 2019
Thirty students from the University of Louisiana Monroe's TRIO male mentoring program - Raising Achievement in Male Students (RAMS), which serves male students and members of Richwood High School's Cyber Literacy class, participated in a career exploration and enrichment trip to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) Science Center in Livingston, La., on Dec. 6, 2018.
January 29, 2019
Long-time educator and community advocate Dr. Pamela Saulsberry of the University of Louisiana Monroe attended the first meeting of the Empowering Families to Live Well Council on January 25 in the Governor's Press Room at the Louisiana State Capitol. Special guest was Gov. John Bel Edwards, who addressed the council at its inaugural meeting.
January 29, 2019
The Office of ULM Online is pleased to announce the Master's in Counseling has been recognized as one of the top 20 programs in the country, according to Human ServicesEdu.org. The ULM Online program is a Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
January 29, 2019
ULM is open as usual today, Tuesday, Jan. 29, for classes and university operations. Any further information will be posted on ulm.edu or ULM social media. Please drive safely when traveling to and from campus
January 28, 2019
Please be aware that a potential mix of wintry weather is expected in the Ark-La-Miss region beginning late tonight. The current forecast also calls for freezing temperatures for tomorrow morning. Please use extreme caution when driving or walking during these conditions.
ULM expects normal operations during this time, though we would like to remind the Warhawk Family that if a delay or closure of campus is expected, we will send notifications using the Warhawk Alert system, campus email, text messages, social media, and the home page of the ULM website (www.ulm.edu).
If you need to update your contact information in the Warhawk Alert system, we strongly urge you to do so as soon as possible at the following link: http://ulm.edu/ens/.
January 24, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe welcomes Steven Siconolfi, Ph.D., who will join the Office of Academic Affairs in an interim role starting February 5. Siconolfi begins as Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Eric Pani.
January 18, 2019
A recent study found the University of Louisiana Monroe contributed $566.8 million to the Northeast Louisiana* economy in Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Conducted for ULM by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), the compelling study shows how the university is unmatched in its positive impact to the students, the region and the state. The university supports a variety of businesses and it benefits society as an economic driver, among other contributions.
January 17, 2019
SHREVEPORT-MONROE -- North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) honored the best in economic development at its Annual Meeting, called Top Event today, Thursday, January 17, 2019.
NLEP honored the Top Awards winners, which are projects or persons that have made a tremendous impact in economic development throughout North Louisiana during the previous year. The TOP Project Award recognizes a project that illustrates North Louisiana as a thriving region - a destination for high quality talent, innovative companies and global investment.
January 16, 2019
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR) is pleased to announce another successful year in receiving grants and contracts from federal and state agencies and foundations. OSPR received notifications on almost $14 million in newly awarded research projects for 2018.
January 11, 2019
The University of Louisiana Monroe is now offering a dual degree program for a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration.
Because of the growing need for pharmacy professionals to be knowledgeable in the business of operating a pharmacy, the ULM College of Pharmacy and the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences have developed a program for the professional pharmacy student to graduate with both a PharmD and MBA.
January 11, 2019
University of Louisiana Monroe Library Director and Associate Professor Megan Lowe, M.A.,M.L.S., B.A., has recently co-written a book published by IGI Global.
"Examining the Emotional Dimensions of Academic Librarianship: Emerging Research and Opportunities," studies the emotional experiences of academic librarians.
January 03, 2019
The ULM Dental Hygiene program served 2,452 patients in 2018.
December 19, 2018
In her corner of the senior artists studio at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Stubbs Hall, Jazzmine Williams has a wonderful space that's both neat and creatively messy. There are impressive examples of her talent in painting and ceramics.
"I'm a senior and I study ceramics, also known as pottery. I also received a talent grant from the art program this year for my artwork," said Williams, who will graduate in the spring.
Even with ceramics as her concentration, Williams has won an impressive award for her painting.
December 12, 2018
Katie Dawson, Interim Director of ULM Online, has been named the 2018 Post Secondary Teacher of the Year for Region 8, an award she received for her innovative work with the University of Louisiana Monroe's online programs.
She was presented with a certificate on Nov. 28, 2018 at the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators 34th Annual Conference. The association's goal is to "enable the full utilization of the power of technology to assist in the fulfillment of the goals of education."
December 08, 2018
Torrential rains and gusty winds did not stop 760 soon-to-be graduates from filling Fant-Ewing Coliseum on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Joining them were friends and family, leaders of the University of Louisiana Monroe and honored guests.
President Dr. Nick J. Bruno commented on the hours-long deluge, saying, "Since being president, we've never had a rainy day on commencement. I guess that record is broken."
He then said, "I congratulate each of the candidates. It is a very special day regardless of the weather and we celebrate their accomplishments."
December 07, 2018
There is a very special place at the University of Louisiana Monroe. It's colorful, and bright, and filled with voices. It's the Occupational Therapy Center in Caldwell Hall. The center, under the direction of Dr. Patti Calk, is making life better by helping adults and children with different challenges.
One of the children who goes there is Aubrey James Hendrix. Her mother, Sarah Hendrix, shares their story:
December 04, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe presents the Summer-Fall Commencement Exercises 2018 at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. For information on commencement, please see ulm.edu/commencement-info .
President Nick J. Bruno will confer 783 degrees upon 780 graduates. There are 41 associate's degrees; 576 bachelor's degrees; 1 Doctor of Pharmacy degree; 154 master's degrees; three Doctor of Education degrees and eight Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
November 29, 2018
Black Bayou Brass, resident faculty brass ensemble in the School of Visual and Performing Arts, will perform a free holiday concert on Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe. Ensemble members are Dr. James Boldin, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Adam Johnson, Assistant Professor of Music, and Dr. Eric Siereveld, Assistant Professor of Music. The group will be joined on the piano and organ by ULM Professor of Music Dr. Richard Seiler.
November 29, 2018
Dr. Nick J. Bruno, President of the University of Louisiana Monroe, has been recognized for his outstanding work in education, diversity and the community with the CAMEO Award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omicron Iota Chapter.
The awards ceremony was Nov. 16 at Delta Community College with the theme "Exemplifying Excellence Through Service." CAMEO stands for Community Service, Arts, Medicine, Education, Organization. The CAMEO Awards began in 2003 when, according to the sorority, they "chose to celebrate those in the community who gave tirelessly of their time and talents to promote the greater good of mankind."
November 28, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's UAS Management (Unmanned Aerial Systems aka drone) program has achieved a milestone: UAS major Stephanie Robinson is the program’s first FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) licensed female drone pilot. Robinson mastered the demands of this innovative and unique program and passed the FAA small UAS pilot knowledge exam with flying colors.
November 26, 2018
Tuesday is the School of Visual and Performing Arts annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Auditorium. This special event is free and all are invited. The concert will feature the ULM Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, University Chorale, and Dance Repertory Ensemble. The doors open at 7 p.m.
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is the lighting of the ULM Christmas tree, located in Scott Plaza. The event is sponsored by the Student Life and Leadership.
November 20, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 26.
November 19, 2018
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Holidays at ULM Concert
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Theater at ULM
COST: Free
November 15, 2018
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has awarded the Autism Center at ULM a New Horizons research grant of $10,000.
November 14, 2018
For 13 years, the Louisiana Cancer Foundation has financially supported breast cancer research at the University of Louisiana Monroe with donations totaling $117,500. Tuesday, Dr. Paul Sylvester, Associate Dean of Research in the ULM College of Pharmacy, accepted a $10,000 donation from LCF Executive Director James Adams.
November 08, 2018
The College of Business and Social Science, Gerontology Program, at the University of Louisiana Monroe will be hosting the "Conference on Age and Aging: Multi-perspectives" from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13 on the second floor of the Student Union Building (SUB).
The goal is to educate people about healthy aging vs. unhealthy aging, focusing on the prevention of non-normal aging issues, and addressing the negative stereotypes of old age.
November 07, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts announces auditions for their Spring 2019 musical production "The Phantom of the Opera."
Auditions will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18 in Brown Auditorium on the ULM campus.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for sign-in and warm-up with the auditions beginning at 1 p.m.
November 07, 2018
The Assessment Institute in Indianapolis is the nation's oldest and largest event focused on outcomes assessment in higher education and is designed to provide participants with good practice and innovations in assessment that educators can use in their own setting.
November 01, 2018
Over her lifetime Kitty DeGree, one of Northeast Louisiana's most generous philanthropists with donations exceeding $9 million at the time of her death in 2012, distinguished herself as the University of Louisiana Monroe's largest donor.
October 31, 2018
Entertainer and Bastrop native Mable John returns to the area for a celebration of her talent. John sang backup for Ray Charles and even released a few singles of her own.
The University of Louisiana welcomes John on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. -12:05 p.m., when she will present an open Master Class in Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall. The session is free and open to the public.
October 30, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) will present four performances of Leonard Bernstein's "Candide" on November 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Brown Auditorium. The first three performances are evening shows at 7:30 p.m., while the final show is a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee.
October 24, 2018
The number is staggering, 100 million U.S. adults are diabetic or prediabetic according to a June 2017 report by the Centers for Disease Control. In Louisiana the latest number by the American Diabetes Association is 575,000 adults with diabetes.
A researcher at the University of Louisiana Monroe is working to lower this number. Dr. Matthew Talbert, ULM Associate Professor of Biology, has received a $352,500 grant to support his research into the obesity-diabetes connection. The grant is from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases.
October 23, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's mock trial team won the University of Minnesota's Nordic Undergraduate Mock Trial Battle in Minneapolis, Minn., on October 12-14, 2018. ULM swept Macalester College, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Missouri in the first two days of the competition. They split decision with undefeated Carleton College to take first place on the final day of the competition.
October 23, 2018
Research into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease using a component of virgin olive oil, which the process of extracting was developed by researchers at the University of Louisiana Monroe, will continue thanks to a $350,000 grant. The grant was announced Monday at a press conference at ULM. The funding is from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging.
October 22, 2018
There is more to flying a drone than maneuvering it through backyard trees, especially when it is being used for commercially.
They are known as drones and also referred to as Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). A UAS has commercial and practical applications which are growing in demand. To meet that demand, the Delta Regional Authority created the program, Workforce Development: Training the Trainer Using Unmanned Aerial Systems.
October 22, 2018
MONROE -- The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting the Fall 2018 Art Crawl at several campus locations on Thursday, November 1, from 5-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
October 18, 2018
Retired faculty, administrators and staff from the University of Louisiana Monroe were honored at the 2018 ULM Retirees' Luncheon, sponsored by the ULM Foundation.
October 18, 2018
MONROE - Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) portfolio company Oleolive has been awarded a $350,000 federal grant to study oleocanthal, a compound found in extra virgin olive oil, and its effects on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
October 11, 2018
WHAT: 34rd Annual University Mile
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17
WHERE: Starts at Hemphill Hall
COST: $15 for students and $20 for the public
INFO: Robert Reed, 342-5388 or Activity Center, 342-5305 or Facebook/34th Annual University Mile
October 10, 2018
WHAT: Ribbon cutting for Laird Weems Center
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018
WHERE: 4400 Bon Aire Drive, ULM
INFO: Laird Weems Center, 342-3636
October 09, 2018
To help ease the financial burden on students, University of Louisiana Monroe leaders decided to change from expensive commercial textbooks to cost-effective digital books and related materials. As a result, students will save approximately $340,000 per year.
Known as Open Education Resources (OER), the digital study materials include textbooks, eBooks, software and internet resources.
October 08, 2018
Dr. Julia Letlow has been named Executive Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communications at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Letlow most recently served as the Director of Marketing and Communications where she helped lead the rebranding initiative for ULM.
In her new role, she serves as the governmental liaison on behalf of the university. Her work includes developing and strengthening relationships with governmental policy-makers who have a direct impact on ULM. Letlow also supervises strategic communications and initiatives to promote a positive public opinion of ULM.
October 04, 2018
The ULM College of Business and Social Sciences (Gerontology Program), in collaboration with Families Helping Families of NELA, is commemorating NDEAM by hosting the Conference on Disability Advocacy from 1-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the ULM Conference Center on the seventh floor of the ULM Library.
October 04, 2018
Chase, in partnership with the University of Louisiana Monroe, will host more than 250 junior-high girls from Monroe City Schools for an educational, half-day retreat on campus, inspiring them to dream big.
October 03, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe has received a federal grant of $122,626 from the U.S. Department of Education to help student-parents earn a college degree by providing campus-based childcare.
October 02, 2018
The ULM Wind Ensemble will present their first concert of the year on Monday, October 8, at 7:30 pm in Brown Auditorium. There is no admission charge for this performance. Conductors include Derle R. Long, Steven Pederson, and Sean O'Pry.
October 02, 2018
Two University of Louisiana Monroe faculty from the Political Science and Public Administration program presented at the Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) in Birmingham, Ala.
September 27, 2018
"This is a university recruiting tour," is how Dr. Deborah Chandler, Director of Choral Activities, describes the Sept. 28-Oct.3, 11-performance tour the ULM Concert Choir begins on Sunday.
September 27, 2018
This past summer, Alexandra "Allie" Lee, a University of Louisiana Monroe political science major from West Monroe, had the honor of interning for U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Baton Rouge), working out of Cassidy's Washington, D.C., office.
September 26, 2018
This year Gupta was one of only two students, nationally, who were awarded the scholarship to study in Spain. He spent four weeks at the University of Alcalá de Henares studying Spanish with other students from around the world.
September 25, 2018
University of Louisiana Monroe Assistant Professor of Political Science Leigh Nanney Hersey, Ph.D., announces the release of her co-edited research book, "Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age through IGI-Global."
September 25, 2018
University of Louisiana Monroe Assistant Professor of Political Science Leigh Nanney Hersey, Ph.D., announces the release of her co-edited research book, "Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age through IGI-Global."
September 24, 2018
This summer, two University of Louisiana Monroe's Medical Laboratory Science students attended the 86th meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science in Chicago, from July 29 - Aug. 2.
September 20, 2018
The magnitude of the ceremony and groundbreaking for the anticipated Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) at the University of Louisiana Monroe was evident to the hundreds who gathered in Heritage Park on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
September 20, 2018
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing hosted its inaugural White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care at the very start of training.
September 19, 2018
Two representatives from the University of Louisiana Monroe are participating in the University of Louisiana System Management and Leadership Institute. The Institute is designed to maximize the participants' effectiveness in management roles and gain a deeper understanding of management roles in higher education.
September 19, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe Office of Admissions and Scholarships will host an ice cream social for select freshmen students at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 13 in honor of their outstanding academic achievements. These scholars are known as "Top Hawks." The event will be in the ULM Conference Center on the seventh floor of the library.
September 17, 2018
niversity of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno will host the groundbreaking ceremony for the anticipated Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at ULM.
September 05, 2018
The Office of Career Connections at the University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking adults to work with students in the ULM Mentorship Program.
August 28, 2018
During the 2018 summer sessions, University of Louisiana Monroe Professor of Art Dr. Joni Noble once again offered two art/photography courses in Europe through ULM's consortium partner the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
August 24, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe has added another significant program to the College of Health Sciences -- the Doctor of Physical Therapy. The official announcement came Wednesday at the Board of Regents meeting.
August 23, 2018
The National Science Foundation awarded the Major Research Instrumentation award to ULM so that the university can by a compact, portable Doppler Wind Lidar system. This equipment uses lasers to study atmospheric characteristics such as wind, turbulence and aerosols. It will allow ULM to better research storms and air quality to improve public safety and human health.
August 07, 2018
Three faculty members of the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts recently performed at two international conferences, the International Trombone Festival, July 11-14 at the University of Iowa, and the 50th International Horn Symposium, July 30-Aug. 4 at Ball State University.
August 02, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe joins only 147 providers with accreditation by the CAEP Accreditation Council. ULM and the other providers were approved under the CAEP teacher preparation standards -- rigorous, nationally recognized standards that were developed to ensure excellence in educator preparation.
July 30, 2018
A group of University of Louisiana Monroe students had the opportunity this summer to practice their Spanish in a beautiful tropical setting.
July 24, 2018
As part of the Regents Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars (ATLAS) Program, a panel of out-of-state experts evaluated a grant proposal written by Dr. Jana Giles, University of Louisiana Monroe associate professor of English, and deemed it "excellent." Based on the panel's recommendation, the Board of Regents funded Giles's project, allowing her a year-long sabbatical to complete her project. Giles's grant of $38,057 was one of only eight awarded in the state.
July 18, 2018
July 17, 2018
ULM's The Pursuit, the university's premier event, will be 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14 at the new Bayou Pointe Student Event Center, 1 Warhawk Way.
The event is sponsored by BancorpSouth.
This year's special guest host is FOX Sports personality Tim Brando. Brando is a long-time sports announcer who joined FOX in 2014. In 2017 he signed a multi-year extension to announce college football and basketball on FOX.
July 16, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe is pleased to announce Melissa Kiper has joined the ULM Alumni Association as Alumni Director, and Jenny Pankey has joined as Associate Alumni Director. Both women are graduates of ULM.
July 12, 2018
The 2018 ULM PREP Staff placed third in the song category of the skit, song, step and dance competition at the Southern Regional Orientation Workshop March 16-18 at the University of Central Florida.
July 11, 2018
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Board of Directors has approved continued accreditation for the University of Louisiana Monroe Doctor of Pharmacy program (PharmD). The ACPE reviewed the program at its June 20-23 meeting and made the announcement Monday.
July 05, 2018
In mid-July, Dr. Deborah Chandler and some members of the University of Louisiana Monroe Chorus will be more than 6,000 miles from northeastern Louisiana performing at the 14th Annual International Festival of the Aegean on the island of Syros, Greece.The festival is July 15-29
July 03, 2018
The Gerontology Graduate Program at the University of Louisiana Monroe is a unique program housed within the College of Business and Social Sciences. It provides a wide variety of career training in gerontology, ranging from small business management in gerontology and long-term care administration to mental health, and grief care management.
June 28, 2018
University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno announces alumnus Scott McDonald of Monroe will join the university as the new Chief Administrative Officer. McDonald will begin July 16 and report directly to the president. McDonald's hiring is subject to approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.
June 22, 2018
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Wednesday, June 20, approved a proposed land lease agreement between the University of Louisiana Monroe and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
June 21, 2018
Green space planned for corner of Northeast Drive and University Avenue
June 20, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe Online master's in general psychology has been named one of the top 10 programs in the nation for 2018.
June 08, 2018
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Kitty DeGree School of Nursing at the University of Louisiana Monroe has received accreditation through 2023 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
June 04, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's first summer session of PREP -- Preview, Registration, and Enrollment Program -- is Wednesday and Thursday, June 6-7.
May 29, 2018
ULM is offering fun and educational summer camps for kids and teenagers June 11-August 3. The camps are part of the Continuing Education program at ULM.
May 21, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe releases it's Spring 2018 Dean's and President's List.
May 12, 2018
It was a morning of excitement for the students who were awarded diplomas from the University of Louisiana Monroe at Saturday morning’s Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony.
May 10, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony is 10 a.m., Saturday, May 12, in Fant-Ewing Coliseum.
May 10, 2018
Six North Louisiana universities and foundations have partnered with the New Louisiana Angel Fund 2 (NLAF 2), a $3 million angel investment fund made up of about 60 accredited angel investors or entities, to expose business students to such areas as entrepreneurship, investment in private entities, technology transfer and innovative startup activity.
April 19, 2018
ULM alumni, Charles and Kay McDonald, gifted a $250,000 life insurance policy to the ULM Foundation designated to benefit several programs in perpetuity.
May 07, 2018
The Health Studies and Occupational Therapy Assistant faculty collaborated to provide a professional business luncheon on April 17, 2018 at ULM where community healthcare leaders attended for meaningful social interactions with student groups from Health Studies and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs.
May 01, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe Water Ski team will host the National Collegiate Water Ski All Stars tournament on May 12-13, 2018, on historic Bayou DeSiard.
April 30, 2018
University of Louisiana Monroe professor Dr. Girish Shah has received a U.S. Patent for his discoveries which could significantly impact how certain cancers are treated. Shah holds the Mary E. and Darrell L. Calhoun Endowed Chair and is professor of pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy.
April 29, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, The University of Louisiana will restructure its internal college organization with the creation of two new colleges.
April 26, 2018
The Honorable Judge Milton Moore, III, of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal will be the keynote speaker at the University of Louisiana Monroe's Spring 2018 Commencement on Saturday, May 12.
April 24, 2018
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 22-28 and the University of Louisiana Monroe Medical Laboratory Science Program was recently honored with several awards to MLS faculty, students and alumni at a professional meeting.
April 18, 2018
Event marks the official kickoff of ULM's football season-ticket sales campaign and serves as a fundraiser for the Warhawk football program.
April 12, 2018
The work of Dr. Paul Karlowitz, associate professor of aviation, and Dr. Sean Chenoweth, assistant professor of geosciences, is yielding information that would empower growers to practice precision agriculture, saving them time and money.
April 09, 2018
Twice in one month, University of Louisiana Monroe student Siddarth Gaulee has won a prestigious contest for student photography.
April 05, 2018
ULM's Biology and Art departments will present their show, "STEM to STEAM: The Intersection of Visual & Scientific Language."
This show will be on view in the Big Room Gallery during the Downtown Art Crawl April 5, 2018 from 5-9
March 27, 2018
The Ouachita Parish Women's Republican Club, a long-time supporter of the university, presented the ULM Foundation with a check for $2,300 toward its first-generation endowed scholarship.
March 23, 2018
International Week 2018 at ULM
March 23, 2018
ULM Women's Symposium March 28
March 22, 2018
The eULM Bachelor of Science Degree Completion in Dental Hygiene (AAS to BS) at the University of Louisiana Monroe has been ranked one of the Top 10 programs -- No. 8 -- in the nation by SR Education Group. The honor is included in the 2018 Best Online Colleges ranking.
March 22, 2018
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Louisiana Monroe Mock Trial Team has advanced to the opening round of the AMTA National Championships. ULM is the only school from Louisiana to advance each of the last four years.
March 20, 2018
University of Louisiana Monroe's School of Pharmacy professors, Drs. Khalid El Sayed and Karen Briski each received $50,000 research grants from the Biomedical Research Foundation of Shreveport.
March 14, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's student newspaper, the Hawkeye, won third place for "Best Newspaper" at the College Media Association's annual conference held March 7-11 in New York City. Competing against public and private colleges and universities from across the country, the Hawkeye took the honors in the category of four-year schools with student populations between 5,000-10,000.
March 12, 2018
In collaboration with LifeShare Blood Centers, the University of Louisiana Monroe Medical Laboratory Science program will sponsor a blood drive on March 19 and March 20 in Warhawk Circle next to the ULM Library.
March 11, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe Campus Activity Board's annual Spring Fever Week will kick off with a performance by Atlanta-based rapper, 21 Savage.
March 08, 2018
Following the retirement of Dean Sandra Lemoine, the University of Louisiana Monroe is proud to welcome Dr. John M. Pratte as the newest addition to their administrative staff. Pratte will take over the duties as Dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences on July 2, 2018, and will oversee the schools of Education, Humanities, Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts.
March 08, 2018
What: "Bye Bye Birdie"
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23, Saturday 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25
Where: Brown Auditorium, ULM campus
Tickets: $15, call VAPA, 342-1414 or ulm.edu/vapa/tickets.html
KEDM Gala: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24 in the Sculpture Garden behind Brown Hall; cost is $45 and includes food, a silent auction and VIP seating. Tickets: 342-5557
March 08, 2018
MONROE -- The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting the Spring 2018 Art Crawl at several campus locations on Thursday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m.
March 06, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe's online learning program, eULM, is ranked among the best in the country in a just-released new report showcasing the 100 Best Online Colleges for 2018-19.
March 05, 2018
Former U.N. Ambassador, two-term mayor of Atlanta, author, pastor and Civil Rights icon Andrew Young, Jr. spent Tuesday, February 27 on the University of Louisiana Monroe campus. The day began with a special guest lecture and a session with Student Government and Campus Activity Board Members.
February 27, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe is excited to announce the expansion of its online degree programs to include two accelerated nursing programs and nine accelerated graduate education programs designed for busy, working adults.
February 27, 2018
he Downtown Arts Alliance has nominated University of Louisiana Monroe student Accie Sullivan for the 2018 Northeast Louisiana Arts Council Dorothy Bassett Emerging Artist Award.
The Dorothy Bassett Emerging Artist Award was created to honor the next generation of artists in the northeast Louisiana area.
February 27, 2018
5 days to prepare students on how to apply for jobs
February 06, 2018
The Louisiana Opera presents a Mardi Gras Celebration featuring excerpts from "The Merry Widow," in English, directed by Mark Ross Clark of the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts.
February 27, 2018
Health Studies faculty member Kim Theodos appointed to AHIMA Board of Directors
February 08, 2018
The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Louisiana Monroe is accredited through June 2022.
February 15, 2018
The second program in the Gerontology Lecture Series is Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 2-3 p.m. in Hemphill #134 at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
February 21, 2018
The Occupational Therapy program at the University of Louisiana Monroe has begun working on a change from a masters to a doctoral program.
February 19, 2018
Amy Dougherty Robinson, Mass Communication, Class of 2003 and the owner of the Paper Market.
February 15, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Student Government Association will host a special presentation with former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young Jr. on Tuesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in Brown Auditorium.
January 31, 2018
Twenty students at the University of Louisiana Monroe will be assisted with scholarships thanks to $15,000 provided by the Annie Lowe Stiles Fund of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
January 31, 2018
Dean Ron Berry of the College of Business and Social Sciences has announced that the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International has extended the accreditation of the ULM business and accounting programs.
January 30, 2018
The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words," certainly applies to the newly released book of historic photos curated from the archives and Special Collections at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
The book, entitled "University of Louisiana Monroe," is by Assistant Professor Heather R. Pilcher, Coordinator of Collections, and now-retired former Special Collections librarian Cyndy Robertson.
January 29, 2018
Twainna Calhoun credits her time at ULM for providing her the instruction and practice to make the everyday decisions she encounters as principal of Good Hope Middle School in...
January 26, 2018
On Friday, February 2, the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts will host Brass Day, a free educational clinic for all brass players. Brass Day activities will include:
January 17, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe will reopen at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.
Classes will begin as scheduled at 9 a.m. Students are expected to report to their scheduled classes on Thursday.
For updates visit ulm.edu, ULM social media and sign up for Warhawk Alerts.
January 15, 2018
January 10, 2018
The University of Louisiana Monroe and Louisiana Delta Community College will participate in the 2018 MLK Day of Service by delivering donated items to the DeSiard Street Shelter on Monday, Jan. 15, according to coordinator Dr. Pamela Saulsberry.
January 09, 2018
In U.S. News & World Report's university online program rankings released today, Tuesday, Jan. 9, the University of Louisiana Monroe's online MBA ranks in the nation's top 100. The only other university in the state in the top 100 is LSU.
January 04, 2018
Louisiana State University Press has released a new Civil War book by Dr. Terry L. Jones, professor emeritus of history at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
January 03, 2018
The Living Well Foundation has awarded a total of $73,295 to three University of Louisiana Monroe programs that serve the northeast Louisiana community.
The money, awarded by the foundation during its fall grant cycle, expands Living Well's commitment to the university. It already provides ongoing funding to ULM's dental hygiene clinic and Autism Center.
