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ULM expands bachelor's degree offerings in Fall 2026

The University of Louisiana Monroe is adding three bachelor's degree programs to its catalog beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The new degrees include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management.

ULM announces new master's degree in Human Resources Management

The University of Louisiana Monroe has announced the addition of a new master's degree program designed to help working professionals further their education and advance their careers. The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management is a fully online degree program that allows easy access to earning an advanced degree. The program was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents on June 10, 2026.

ULM signs agreement with LSUA to promote graduate programs

The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and Louisiana State University Alexandria (LSUA) signed a memorandum of understanding at a press conference on May 21, 2026. The agreement provides pathways for students graduating from LSUA to enter graduate programs at ULM, including Pharmacy, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Strategic Communications.



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ULM's Dementia Compassion Project receives grant from Living Well Foundation for fourth consecutive year

The Living Well Foundation has funded the University of Louisiana Monroe Dementia Compassion Project for a fourth consecutive year, with a record $25,000 grant. The Dementia Compassion Project was founded in the College of Health Sciences in 2023 by Dr. Paula Griswold, Dr. Ashanti Jones, Dr. Patti Calk, and Dr. Jennifer Whited in collaboration with the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing. This project, with the support of a host of ULM faculty volunteers, trains current and future healthcare providers and community members in best practices for supporting individuals with dementia and their families through a simulation-based experience.

ULM Doctor of Physical Therapy Program receives full accreditation from CAPTE

The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) announces that the Marjorie S. Price Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program has been granted full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), marking a historic milestone for the university, the program, and healthcare education across Louisiana.



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ULM Museum of Natural History hosts Mystery Mondays on June 22 & 29

The ULM Museum of Natural History is inviting the public to help solve the mystery at Mystery Mondays on Monday, June 22, and Monday, June 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on both days. This free event for ages 4 to adult allows children and their parents to follow clues, explore the exhibits, and discover what colorful creature is hiding in the museum.

ULM expands bachelor's degree offerings in Fall 2026

The University of Louisiana Monroe is adding three bachelor's degree programs to its catalog beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The new degrees include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management.

ULM signs agreement with LSUA to promote graduate programs

The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and Louisiana State University Alexandria (LSUA) signed a memorandum of understanding at a press conference on May 21, 2026. The agreement provides pathways for students graduating from LSUA to enter graduate programs at ULM, including Pharmacy, Criminal Justice, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Strategic Communications.

ULM history scholars awarded distinguished grants to study in Poland

Husband and wife Dr. Chris Blackburn and Ewa Blackburn have once again been awarded scholarships for advanced language study by the prestigious Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). Dr. Blackburn is a Professor of History in the ULM College of Arts, Education, and Sciences. Ewa Blackburn, a graduate of the ULM M.A. program in History, serves as an Adjunct History Instructor and is an Ed.D. Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at ULM.



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LaFaye Price, 75, earns a bachelor's degree to become one of ULM's oldest graduates

On Saturday, December 13, LaFaye Price will walk across the stage at Fant-Ewing Coliseum and receive her bachelor's degree in general studies from ULM, making her one of the oldest graduates in the history of the university. An accomplishment decades in the making, Price says her graduation wouldn't have been possible without the support and encouragement of her family and a drive to finish that never went away.

ULM biology graduate student receives $10K fellowship for wetland research

Grant Erbelding, a graduate student in the biology program at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has been awarded $10,000 for his research on the bottomland hardwood ecosystem. Erbelding is one of only two students across Louisiana to receive the Graduate Interjurisdictional Research Award Fellowship (GIRAF). This NASA and NOAA joint fellowship, offered through the LA Space Grant and LA Sea Grant programs, seeks out and supports graduate researchers tackling the needs and challenges facing high-priority coastal and wetland ecosystems.



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ULM Jazz Ensemble presents "Jazz 4 Kidz - Music for the Young at Heart" on April 22

The ULM Jazz Ensemble invites families to its first-ever Jazz for Kids concert, "Jazz 4 Kidz -- Music for the Young at Heart," on Wednesday, April 22, 20226, from 12:00 pm. to 1:00 p.m. in Brown Auditorium, 4001 Desiard St. on the ULM campus. Admission is free and open to the public. This 50-minute program is crafted to engage young listeners and introduce them to America's original art form: jazz.

ULM School of VAPA presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella March 26-29

The ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) invites the public to step into a world of magic, transformation, and timeless storytelling as Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella comes to life at the Brown Auditorium from March 26 through 29, 2026. Show times for Thursday, March 26, through Saturday, March 28, are 7:00 p.m. The show will close with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 29.

ULM presents Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration on Dec. 2

The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is excited to announce "Kaleidoscope: A Global Holiday Celebration." The program is an immersive experience incorporating vocal and instrumental music, dance, and visual art. Kaleidoscope will take place in Brown Theatre, 4001 Desiard St. in Monroe on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:00 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 per person. ULM faculty and staff tickets are $15 per person with ID. ULM students are admitted for free with ID. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tickets-kaleidoscope



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ULM readies SGA Family Day Tailgate and Chili Cook-Off for Nov. 15

The University of Louisiana Monroe will host South Alabama University for the final home football game of the 2025 season on Saturday, November 15. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. in Malone Stadium. Prior to the game, ULM invites the public to take part in the SGA Family Tailgate and the 40th Annual Don Weems Chili Cook-Off. See below for details of each event.

ULM Titleholders competitions to be held Nov. 7 & 8

The University of Louisiana Monroe is preparing to crown its new titleholders for 2025-2026. The annual Titleholders Competitions will be held on November 7 and 8 to determine who will represent the university as Mr. ULM and Miss ULM. The 8th annual Mr. ULM Competition will be held Friday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m., the 72nd annual Miss ULM Competition will be held Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. Both competitions will be held in Brown Auditorium, 4001 DeSiard St. in Monroe. General admission individual tickets for each competition are $10, while tickets for ULM students, faculty, and staff are $5 for each competition. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/ulm-titleholders-2025.

ULM to host annual Trunk or Treat on Monday, Oct. 27

ULM's annual Trunk or Treat event will take place on Monday, October 27, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year, the event will once again be held on Mitchell St., in the parking lot in front of the Student Center. Mitchell St. will be closed to traffic. Attendees are encouraged to park on the south side of Stubbs Hall and Brown Hall, adjacent to Desiard St.



 

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