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News Archives for 2020

This page contains a listing of ULM news stories for 2020. The stories are organized by month and story headline only.

December

ULM spring 2021: Sandel open 'Late 'til 8' Jan. 5 to help students with registration details

ULM Art for All Showcase seeking creative entries from campus community

Saturday's commencements streaming on ULM social media; digital program with graduates available

ULM alumnus Sheldon Jones named 2021 La. Superintendent of the Year

MLK Day of Service: ULM and LDCC collecting items for Food Bank

La. Workforce Investment Council adopts ULM Pre-Educator Pathway as statewide initiative

TRIO Programs honors ULM's first-generation students

November

Together We Give: Community can designate the programs their generosity benefits on GivingTuesday

ULM Gerontology program presents third conference on Age and Aging on Dec. 2 via Zoom

ULM closed for Thanksgiving holidays from noon Wednesday through Friday

Kitty DeGree School of Nursing BSN, MSN reaccredited through 2030

Ancient Rome: ULM's Monica Bontty separates fact from fiction

ULM English class writes grant awarded to Library Special Collections & Archives

ULM podcast 'Ace on Air' soars on streaming platforms

Accounting faculty receive award for article

Saturday's ULM-Tech game canceled

Guts and glory: ULM Health Sciences teams take state anatomy/physiology tournament

ULM Veterans Appreciation Ceremony honors campus veterans and active-duty military

ULM joins FAA initiative to meet growing demand for graduates in drone technology, management

Blackhawk lands at ULM, transports ROTC cadets to training at Fort Polk

La. Cancer Foundation donates $10K for breast cancer research by ULM's Dr. Paul Sylvester

ULM renames child development center the Emily Williamson Laboratory School

ULM to honor campus veterans and active duty military at Veterans Appreciation Ceremony Nov. 11

ULM Summer/Fall Commencement Ceremonies planned for Dec. 19: ceremonies held by college

October

ULM School of Education instructor Molly Hill authors grant awarded to OPSO

ULM a key partner in development of new King Springs bottled water company in West Monroe

VAPA presents "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Gallantry" live on YouTube Thursday, Friday

ULM MLS Society hosting bone marrow drive on campus

UL System approves Dr. Valerie Fields ULM's first female vice president

Battle of the Bayou Blood Drive set for Oct. 28-29

ULM Online program, degrees earn top rankings for fall 2020

ULM Gerontology hosts Zoom Conference on Disability Advocacy, 1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22

ULM to remain open Friday, Oct. 9

ULM Community Supply Drive collecting items for McNeese hurricane recovery

Radiologic Technology faculty, student receive top awards from LSRT

ULM receives DRA grant over $1 million for workforce development program

September

ULM enrollment increases by 187 students for fall 2020

Don Simpson, Ph.D., returns to NELA as new dean of ULM College of Health Sciences

School of Construction Management receives $250K gift from La. Contractors

ULM Announces 'Together We Rise' Homecoming Week events

Free COVID-19 testing at ULM for campus and community Sept. 28-Oct. 2

ULM's 36th Annual University Mile is Wednesday, Sept. 30

ULM a Best National University for 5th year, ranks in Social Mobility for 2nd year

ULM Gerontology collaborates with Alzheimer's Association for national webinar series beginning Sept. 24

ULM, LDCC to sign MOU Tuesday for 'Bridging the Bayou' program

Dr. Herbert Bryant, Professor of English, 1973-2006, passes at 89

ULM receives EPA grant to study local environment

Berrys announce the establishment of the ULM Opportunity Fund

2020 Fall Career Month

Compete LA Academy offers innovative approach for adults ready to complete their degrees

Dr. Ronald Berry named 9th president of the University of Louisiana Monroe

August

ULM to remain closed for the week of Aug. 31, 2020 through Sept. 4, 2020

ULM to close Thursday, August 27 due to Hurricane Laura

School of Allied Health names first recipient of Outstanding Faculty Award - Recognition of Excellence

UL System advances finalists for ULM presidency

ULM announces passing of Director of Bands Emeritus Jack White

SUB reopens as Warhawks return to campus

ULM faculty share how pandemic affects them personally, professionally

Myra Lovett named Impact Academy fellow with Deans for Impact

Fall 2020 COVID-19 Update

VanHoose, Jones leading development of ULM Doctor of Physical Therapy program

ULM seeking adjunct instructors for fall semester

VAPA's James Boldin named editor of international journal

July

Music in the air: Sean O'Pry returns to direct Sound of Today

Delta Dental $20K grant provides PPE for students, equipment for Dental Hygiene program

ULM partners with LSU to deliver STEM education program to Northeast Louisiana

Longtime ULM Physical Plant employees have combined 197 years on the job

TRIO Programs assists student-parents with childcare costs through CCAMPIS

Sandel Hall open 'Late 'til 8' on Tuesdays to help students

ULM announces Fall 2020 course delivery methods, COVID-19 safety measures

ULM postpones Spring/Summer 2020 Commencement due to COVID-19, new limits on gatherings

ULM Foundation announces Dean Van McGraw Endowed Scholarship

ULM's Mkay Bonner, Ph.D., receives 2020 Psychology in the Public Interest Award

ULM's Schulze Dining Hall, Starbucks now open

Camile Currier retires after over 50 years at ULM

June

Residential Life preparing for fall 2020 move-in

President Dr. Nick J. Bruno retires June 30 after serving the university and community for nearly 10 years

ULM President's Academy for high school students set for Aug. 3-5

Returning to campus

ULM 'Together We Walk' campus walk is 7 p.m. Wednesday; community invited

ULM Gerontology, LDH webinars on COVID-19/mental health begin Wednesday

Ace's Place: Students in 'war room' have answers to callers' questions

ULM Alumni Association: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alumna Valerie Fields named Interim VP of Student Affairs

President's and Dean's List for Spring 2020

University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum Tuesday at ULM's Fant-Ewing Coliseum

ULM condemns racism, embraces diversity

RMI student Milan Arpino awarded national scholarship

May

English major Taylor Barclay awarded honors society internship

ULM Online No. 1 in 'Best Online Colleges' in La., programs receive high rankings

Jeffrey Anderson receives esteemed Fulbright Scholarship

Will Rogers receives prestigious ATLAS grant for Chaucer study

College of Arts, Education, and Sciences holds virtual Spring Awards Ceremony

ULM celebrates 45 years of travel abroad

ULM Foundation announces $1.2 million in new endowed professorships, scholarships

7 semifinalists advance in ULM presidential search

ULM celebrates largest graduating class in its history with Virtual Recognition Ceremony

Virtual Recognition Ceremony celebrates spring grads at 10 a.m. Saturday

College of Arts, Education, and Sciences hosts virtual retirement party for 6 faculty members

School of Allied Health names first Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award winner, nominees

UL System names Litolff interim president at ULM

Virtual Recognition Ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday for Spring 2020 graduates

The Mask Up: ULM Art Society auctioning handpainted masks

ULM School of Education develops program to assist K-12 teachers create online classrooms

ULM offers early registration for its freshmen 2020 class, announces 2-part PREP orientation

UL System announces special flat-rate tuition for Compete LA students

Weems to represent K-higher ed on advisory council to NELA recovery task force

VAPA's James Boldin taps the power of critical listening in virtual music classes

April

ULM, LSU drug study shows promise against COVID-19

ULM researcher offers hope of a breakthrough in cancer treatment

Coach Molly Fichtner's 'Gold Coin Calls' keep ULM softball connected

ULM to honor McDonald, Williamson by naming financial aid suite, child development center

ULM's Lisa VanHoose named to Governor's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force

ULM awarded NSF grant to study tornado with Doppler data and drone technology

Text and training: ULM athletics keeps student-athletes moving and motivated

Story & video: ULM Hawkline named 2020 ADTS D1-A National Champions

ULM nursing students receive clinical training via innovative software

ULM Doppler provides critical data in detecting Monroe tornado

ULM students take award-winning photos in collegiate competition

Counseling Center available to students 24/7 for virtual appointments

Connecting virtually - ULM providing student services via technology

Pass/fail grading information

ULM emergency fund assists students in financial crisis during COVID-19 pandemic

Caldwell Parish honors beloved educator Frances Morris, community, with endowed scholarship

Turrentines honored for giving over $1 million to College of Business and Social Sciences

Spring 2020 Commencement postponed

ULM new academic guidelines give students grading options

ULM food pantry remains open to help students

March

ULM recruiters engaging incoming students on social media, virtual conferences

ULM reports first case of student testing positive for COVID-19

UL System, LSU seeking healthcare students, grads, active/retired workers to volunteer in COVID-19 crisis

W drop dates extended

ULM establishes emergency fund to assist students

Building access guidelines

Faculty, Staff COVID-19 update

Update on building hours, student services

Residential Life COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Financial Emergency Fund Established

COVID-19 Housing and Dining FAQs

ULM COVID-19 Safety & Security For Campus

Dr. Jim Henderson message to UL System faculty and staff

Warhawk update on COVID-19

CDC lists COVID-19 "hot spots" and advises travelers to these areas to self-quarantine

Student reminder: Courses move to online format tomorrow, Thursday, March 19

University of Louisiana Monroe COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

ULM moving to remote learning and mandatory social distancing

President Bruno releases university update on COVID-19

ULM sponsoring community seminar on COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 17

Battle of the Bayou blood drive competition March 16-20

'Jekyll & Hyde' The Musical on stage at ULM March 19-22

February

Atmospheric Science students present at American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting

Enthusiasm for weather leads to Researcher of the Semester for Todd Murphy

VAPA offers free performances, classes at La. Horn Day on March 21

ULM Foundation announces Caldwell Parish Morris Endowed Scholarship

College of Pharmacy partners with UPD, HSA to provide safe disposal of medications

Foundation: Collective generosity changing lives at ULM

ULM Mock Trial team advances to national championship for 6th year

High school students may now apply for ULM President's Academy

ULM welcomes Douglas Hedwig as Composer-in-Residence Feb. 17-18

ULM receives research grant for promising treatment of psoriasis

Joni Noble's photos on exhibit at Monroe Regional Airport

President awarded at Chamber banquet

ULM Gerontology hosting panel discussion on long-term marriages, Thursday, Feb. 6

Spring 2020 ULM Art Crawl on Feb. 13 features 5 galleries and sculpture walk

Miss ULM 2020 Allison Newton sets sights on Miss LA crown

January

Winters' property provides education, ecology, beauty for generations to come

Political Science panel discussion "Middle East 1001" is 6 p.m., Tuesday

School of Education earns an 'A' from National Council for Teacher Quality

ULM Cheer Team named 2020 World Cup Champions

Day of Service: ULM volunteers help Grace Place Ministries, DeSiard Street Shelter

Sandra Lunte and former students present recital Monday to celebrate her 25th year at ULM

ULM urges Warhawk Family to prepare for severe weather Friday-Saturday

President's and Dean's List recognizes academic achievement in Fall 2019

ULM trains La. law enforcement, firefighters, first responders in drone technology

Jazz world takes note of VAPA trumpet student Solomon Abang

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