Published June 8, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Cami Geisman, VP for External Affairs, cami.geisman@ulsystem.edu, 225.219.0270
WHAT – The second annual Universities of Louisiana Black Male Summit is bringing together
the UL System’s nine member institutions and community partners to discuss solutions
for addressing systemic barriers and new opportunities for black male faculty, staff,
and students.
After two visionary keynote speakers and several breakout sessions, the Summit culminates
with Thursday's lunch where we will introduce the second cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program with a pinning ceremony.
WHEN –
Wednesday, June 15
1:30 p.m. Welcome and Keynote - Chris Hilliard, Author of Seize the Day: A Memoir
3:20 p.m. Breakout Session
Thursday, June 16
9 a.m. Keynote - Captain Lee Jackson
10:20 a.m. Breakout Sessions
11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions
12:15 p.m. Award Presentation, RFL Scholar Pinning, and Closing Remarks from UL System
President and CEO Jim Henderson
Click for the full event schedule.
WHERE – University of Louisiana Monroe, Bayou Pointe Event Center
NOTE – Media are welcome to any portion of the two-day event. Thursday’s awards luncheon
and scholar pinning will provide the best opportunity for photos and video. UL System
President and CEO Jim Henderson will be available for interviews.
ABOUT THE UL SYSTEM – The University of Louisiana System is the largest higher education system in Louisiana
enrolling more than 91,500 students at Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech
University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State
University, Southeastern Louisiana University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette,
the University of Louisiana at Monroe and the University of New Orleans.
