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April 16, 2010
Design Roadshow Impressed with UL Industrial Design Design Revolution Roadshow
UL Jordanian Alum Founds Middle East Environmental Group Media-Newswire.com
UL's Wilson Questions Fed's Zero-Percent Financing RawStory
April 15, 2010
Picard Center Opens Summit Today Advocate: UL's Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning looks at the connections between early childhood education and poverty, obesity and educational outcomes.
Fed Sells Assets at Pennies on Dollars Bloomberg: UL's Linus Wilson criticizes the program.
Should Rating Firms Be Held Accountable? MoneyControl.com: UL's Linus Wilson notes problems with this approach.
April 14 2010
Advocate: United Way Book Program Benefiting Youth, Tracked by UL's Picard Center
More than 2,800 children have received a book a month delivered to their homes since October as part of a program that seeks to prepare the community’s youngest minds for kindergarten.
April 9, 2010
Iberia Net: UL Holds Academic Signing Day
University of Louisiana at Lafayette officials offered a “signing day” of a different kind Thursday when they honored 14 Catholic High School students who have committed to enrolling and have racked up more than $60,000 in scholarships from the university.
Advocate:
Lafayette Seeking Ways to Redevelop Blighted Areas
City-parish government is working to set up a new agency that could more easily seize abandoned property and work to redevelop blighted areas.
The Ind: Acadiana Open Source Software Group Meeting at LITE
Acadiana computer programmers and software enthusiasts have joined forces and initiated a monthly Acadiana Open Source Group. Meetings are on the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the LITE Center on Cajundome Blvd.
April 8, 2010
Advocate: Youth Bands to Play at Local Jazz Fest
Lafayette is now one of five sites in the country for the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band program’s regional festivals.
April 7,2010
Advocate: PreK Program Recommended by UL's Picard Center
Prekindergarten students rank at or above the national average.
Advocate: UL Selected Nationally for Lincoln Center Jazz Fest
April 24 high school jazz bands will participate at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band program’s regional festival in Angelle Hall.
Bob's Guide: UL's Linus Wilson on the Fed's Profits
Some of the bailout money earns a $10B profit.
April 5, 2010
Philosophy Major Still Strong Despite National Trends
Lafayette Visual Effects Firm to Hire 100 Artists
Victoria Reggie Kennedy Speaks at UL
UL Police Offer Self Defense Courses
UL Alum Robideaux Wins House No. 2 Seat
UL & LITE Center Announce Collaboration
UL Alumni Group to Honor Judices
UL Musical-Mystery Production of Dickens' Last Novel
UL One of the Top 100 Public Research Universities
Vitter Calls for Repeal of Health-Reform Law
UL Black Caucus Honors 350 Students
UL Student Union Expansion Plans Begin
UL's Primate Research Lab Urged to Retire 9 Chimps
Festival of the Arts Under Way at UL
UL Program Collects Prom Dresses
UL & Picard Center Set Date for Early Education Summit
UL Professor Comments on "Death Star"
:: News.com
UL Professor One of Many Studying Sun's Nemesis
UL Tri-Delta Sorority Plans St. Jude Benefit
UL Alum/Congressman Melancon Hits Vitter with Ethics Rap
UL Probe Looks at Fraud Allegations
UL Assistant VP of Academic Affairs Answers Questions About Education Tax Credits and Deductions
Push Underway to Get Cajun & Creole Pride on Census
Higher Ed Budget Not Completely Whole
GOP Won't Help President Obama
Boustany Presses for Choice in Health Care
Chamber Urges Council to Table Decon Ordinance
Jefferson Street Market Shutting it's Doors
Chamber: Slow Down on Deconsolidation
Regents Oppose Uniting Higher Ed Boards
PAR Says Don't Abolish Regents
School of Choice Programs Have Spots Available
Universities Defending Public Education
University Officials Welcome Challenge, Chance for Independence
Jindal Plan Grants More Autonomy for Higher Ed
Jindal Faces Blitz from Critics over Higher Education Reform
Jindal Plan Allows for Tuition Increases
Pastorek: Stipend Cuts OK Certification Does not Mean Quality
Schools of Choice Program Fill Up Spots
City of Lafayette Grows by 260 Acres
Reading Service to Begin: Local Material Broadcast for the Visual Impaired
Another Taste of Winter: Snow Advisory
:: Advertiser
President's Health-Care Plan Unveiled
:: Outlook No Brighter for New Health Plan
City & Rural Residents Differ on Dividing their Government
:: City's Future Debated
New Unemployment Numbers Announced for Louisiana
Lafayette Residents Can Force Vote on Deconsolidation
Higher Ed Board Merger Opposed
Public Policy Groups Call for Strengthening Higher Ed Panel
Health-Care Workshop Aids Artists
:: Advertiser
Details Sketchy of Jindal's Fundraising Hosts
Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Cajuns & Creoles Stand Up: State Has Opportunity with Census
Higher Education: Single Board Right Decision
:: Houma Today
UL System to Impose Higher Admission Standards
Group Seeks College Tuition Change
Community Colleges OK Cuts, Layoff Plan
LFT Head Questions Education Plan
TOPS, Go Grants Could See Reductions
Mayors Expect Population to Rise
Standardizing College Credit Transfers Advances
LCG Dept. Head Melanie Lewis Edwards Resigns
UL Scientist Part of Team that Catches Serpent Fish
Home Earns Efficiency Certification
Bailey's to Assist Haitian Students
UL Art Department Planning Haiti Relief Program
UL Alumn: 'Unconventional' Teacher Makes a Connection
Our Views: Local Future is at Colleges
Buffet to Benefit Haitian Students
Panel Suggests Mergin LA College Boards
:: NOLA
:: Shreveport Times
Lafayette Police to Seek Accreditation
Jindal to Attend Big GOP Conference
Lawmakers Angry about I-10 Contract
Durel, Savoie "Imagine" Lafayette's Future
Advocates Speak Out for Merit-Based Scholarships
College Leaders Want Tuition Change
First-Time Jobless Claims Rise
City Prepares Areas for Carnival Events
Savoie: UL Hopes to Add Students
Council Approves LUS Rate Increase
:: Advertiser
Durel Looks at Government Split
Colleges: Tuition Hikes No Answer
School Board Eyes Cell Phone Rules for Teachers
Surgeon Talks with UL Students
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Schedule Announced
Chicken Wire & Bamboo Rebuild Floating Marshes
Surgeon, UL Grad to Speak at Event
College Budget Cuts Take Toll on Students, Teachers
Elimination of Joint-Degree Program Changes Nothing for Students
3,500 Apply for Choice School Slots
School Board Considering Next Steps
Construction Begins on Picard Project
Lafayette Students Learn About Careers
UL Sets Up Fund for Haitian Students
:: Independent
UL Honors Doctor for Black History Month
Completing College: State Universities Want More Students to Earn Diplomas
Higher Education Board Cuts 28 Programs
:: Advertiser
:: Independent
President Obama: "I Don't Quit"
Deadline Set to Apply for UL Scholarships
Put Tuition in Hands of Schools, Jindal Says
Lietenant Governor Position Questioned
Concerns About Federal Deficit Increasing
Local Band, Givers, Featured on NPR
Money Being Raised for Acadiana Seat
LA Colleges Should Consider One Board
LHSAA Considers GPA Requirements for Athletics
Lafayette, LA : A City Like None Other
Four Lafayette Teachers Receive Educator Honors
Benefit Show for Haiti Planned
Health Reform Passage in Doubt
Budget Setbacks, LITE Refocuses Mission
Gaines Award Winner to Read at UL
LA Must Raise Graduation Rates
Transportation Center Big Win for Lafayette
LUS Rate Hike One Step Away
:: Independent
Heymann Stages "Wedding Singer"
Bayou Film Festival Set for This Month
On Top 10 Worst College Mascots UL Ranks 7
UL System Faces Layoffs, $21.2 Million in Cuts
LUS Again Moves Toward Rate Hike
Lafayette Parish School System Sued over GPA Standards
:: Independent
Merging College Boards Best Move for LA Higher Ed
Feds May Decide LA College Cuts
Book Drive Benefits Preschool Programs
Tough All Over: UL System to Reduce Operating Costs
Universities Respond to Failing Economy, Adjust Curricula
LA University Students Fed Up with Budget Cuts
245,000 Trees to Be Planted in LA Wildlife Refuges
Conetmporary Chinese Art Exhibit at Paul & Lulu Hilliard Museum, UL
Higher Education Budget Cuts: At the Edge of the Cliff
Lafayette Police Set Up Shop Downtown
Lafayette Ceremony a Tribute to MLK
Lafayette Rallies to Help Cultural Friend
LA Colleges Feel the Budget Ax
Fundraiser Helps Locals Go to Grammys
UL Students Face Semester with Reality of Budget Cuts
$21.1Million Dollar Mid-Year Cut to Impact Classes at UL
Ranking Sought of School Needs
Higher Ed Consolidation Wins Support
Vitter Addresses Tea Party Session on Health Care
Panel Nixes Proposal to Limit TOPS
Vitter Holding up LA Nominations
State Budget Cut Plans Due Friday
Mid Year Budget Cuts on Horizon for UL
LA Institutions Feel Budget Ax
UL System to Lay off 42 People to Save Money
Universities Deal with More Cuts
Officials Drafting Animal-Control Ordinance
Psychologist to Discuss Single-Sex Education
SLCC Off Probation, Accredited
UL Student Designs Green Vending Machine
LUS Rate Hike Back on the Table
Weekend Chill Begins: Hard Freeze Warning Tonight
Meetings Set for Lafayette School Board
Jindal GIves Food Bank Tainted FL Donation
Budget Cuts May Worsen Waits for Mental Health Patients
LA Preps for Freeze: 'Black Ice' Feared
:: Advertiser
St. Martin School Board Member to End Service
Hurricane Warnings to Come Earlier
Area Non-Profits Aim to Provide Heaters to Those in Need
Barry Ancelet to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Arts Cemter Expansion to Get Under Way Soon
Donate to LFF For a Great Rate of Return
LA High Court Won't Hear Appeal by ex-UL Coach
Nicholls Supports 4,600 Jobs Across State
Lafayette Schools to Get $10 Million
New High School to Mix Education and Career Training
Melancon: Levee Projects Funded for SE LA
Louisiana Colleges Brace for More Cuts
Health Care Bill Clears Key Senate Test
Clerk Surprised by Removal from Panel
Dispute over Abortion Stalls Health Bill
Liberals Threatening to Abandon Health Care Bill
Commission to Review College Consolidation
Teachers Leader Backs Bid for Funds
National Certified Teacher Levels Dip
Board Lends Delcambre Money for Uniforms
UL Readies Hazard Mitigation Plan
LA Approves Research in Biofuels
Louisiana Serves as Model in Teacher Assessment
UL Student Works with NASA Hands-On USRP internship
2 Streamlining Panel Members Resign
Health Care Reform Has Employers Concerned
Panel Backs Freedom to Raise Tuition
Council OKs Access Authority for Deteriorating Courthouse
Commission to Review College Consolidation
Pupils' Scores Rate Teacher Training
Flooding Feared After Downpours
Broadmoor HS Helps Make Christmas for Others
New Apartments Pitched for Lafayette
Latest "Green" Housing in Acadiana
Jindal's Reply on Pay Plan Stumps Some
UL Changes Custodial Service
:: KATC
Customizable Housing System Prototype on Display at UL
Acadia Takes Steps for Research Facility
Jindal Wants More Flexibility in Pay Change Plan
Black Business Expo Planned for Saturday
Education Personnel's Pay Argued
:: Independent
Architect Urges Plan to Prevent Sprawl
:: Advertiser
Microorganism May Provide Key to Combating Gian Salvinia in LA
Obama EPA Declares War on Louisiana
Shelvin Seeks Compromise in Bar Levy Issue
Cajundome Tax Deal in Offering
Lafayette Schools Reschedule Times For Vaccine Clinics
Authement Named President Emeritus
:: Advertiser
Great Care Taken on AcA's New Theatre Acoustics
Jindal Outlines Steps to Trim LA Dropouts
Funding for Louisiana Raises Questions
LA Down 1,900 Jobs in October, 44,000 over a Year
Streamlining Lawmakers Get Per Diem
Crimes Draw Ire of Downtown Merchant, JoDu Administration
Cajundome Dispute on School Board Agenda
:: Advertiser
Reactions Vary with Homeless Film
UL Eases Pathway for Nurses to Advance
Construction to Start on Downtown Offices
Tipitina's Co-op Marks First Year
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Times Changed
St. Joseph Diner Sets Move, Gets More Space
Cajundome Forwards Back Taxes Dispute
:: Advertiser
Cajundome Could be in Line for Upgrades
:: Advertiser
UL Nursing Helps with H1N1 Vaccinations
BESE’s Roemer: Trim Dept. of Ed.
Church Hosts International Thanksgiving for UL Students
Lafayette Christmas Festivities Begin
Film Explores Future Facing LA Graduates
Lombardi Pitches Higher Ed Bail-Out
Lafayette Seeks to Add Art District
Louisiana Universities' Offerings Could be Scaled Back
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Held at UL
Lafayette Holds Charter Proposal
Judge Rules Army Corps Liable in Katrina Flooding
State Colleges May Lose Some Degree Programs
:: KATC
Government Streamlining Panel Looks at Cuts
Mobile Clinic to Tour Lafayette
The Killing Fields: Serial Killer Still Loose in Jeff Davis
Ten Colleges to Host Campaign College in 2010
Outsider Hired to Lead Grambling in Interim
Panel: Scale Back Graduate Degrees
Lafayette School Programs Jeopardized
Interim Grambling President Could be Appointed
Louisiana Highlights the Importance of Investing in Higher Ed
Grant Street Dancehall Sets Rock Show Tonight
Tucker Challenges Jindal on Amnesty Payment Plans
Cajun Spice Gallery Opens this Weekend
Schools will Get Stalled Funding
Bayou Teche Trash Bash This Weekend
Clinic Receives H1N1 Vaccine
:: Independent
Pixel Magic Locating Studio in Louisiana
LUS Fiber Revenue, Expenses Up
Struggling IceGators Get New Coach
Dome Tax Issue Still Unsettled
New Digital Media Co. Pixel Magic Is Win for Louisiana
Renovated UL Theater to Open with 'Noises Off'
Bookseller Kicks off Annual Book Drive
Special Effects Firm Moves to LITE
:: The Independent
TIE Technologies Announces Award of Smart Levee Project
:: Reuters
Louisiana Should Consolidate its College Systems
LPB Show to Profile Carencro Program & More
Cox to Increase Rates, Services in Acadiana
High School Exit Exam to End
:: Advertiser
:: KATC
Tentative Deal in Dome Tax Fight
Learning to See: Artists Credit UL Prof for Teaching them How
Higher Standards Spell Success for LA HBCUs
Ethics Board Chairman Seeks Change
UL Computer Program Continues to Develop
Higher Ed Cuts: Officials See Possible Tuition, Fee Hikes
UL Renames Computer Science Building For Founding Professor
Cajundome Liquor Sales to Proceed
UL Seeks Bid on Picard Center on Children
Cajun Dome's Alcohol Sales at Risk
:: KATC
UL Computing Program Observes 50 Years
Break Legislature's Grip on Tuition
Ethics Board Asks Court to Review Dismissal of Charges on Legislator
Raising the Bar for Louisiana College Students
Higher College Admission Standards Urged
Commission Backs Graduation Rates
Education Committee Hopes to Advance College Enrollment
Streamlining Government Panel Offers Cost Cuts
UL Honors Alumni During Homecoming
Simple Solutions to Simple Problems: LA Colleges Have too Many Students
Changes Proposed to How LA Raises College Tuition
:: Advocate
:: Daily Comet
:: Advertiser
Local Sci-Fi Flick Gets Rave Reviews
'Fab Four' to Perform at Heymann
Lombardi: Cap TOPS Scholarships
Health Care Bill to Include 'Public Option'
Board of Regents to Higher Ed: Woe is Thee
Lafayette Among the Best Cities to Launch a New Business
LEDA Lands a Corporate Relocation
LUS Fiber to be Citywide by July 2010
Rights Groups Target Primate Labs' Funding
LA College Students Collaborate, Compete in Programming Contest
US Secretary of Ed Praises LA Teacher Tracking System
UL Museum Hosts Wine and Food Festival
Lifelong Educator Exemplified Generosity and Patience
Animal Activists File Complaints About UL Research Center
City Council Overrides Durel Vetoes
State Employees Pick Bonus, Retirement
Streamlining Chairman: Consultant Recommendations Likely Difficult
Government Streamlining Panel Frowns on Report
Health Care: House Bill's Cost Shaved
Library Branch Slated for Park
Democrats Get KLFY Health Care Forum
LA Dept of Education to Eliminate 50+ Positions
Higher Jobless Rates Could be New Normal
BeauSoleil Wins People's Choice Award
:: The Advocate
2009 Solar Decathlon Winners Announced
Beausoleil Performs for BeauSoleil in DC
Students Seek to Educate Others About Human Trafficking
Boudin Fest Showcases Sausages
Lafayette Horror to Premier on SyFy
Vitter Amends Census Amendment
Committee: LA Needs to Accept New Energy
Restraining Higher Ed Streamlining Wrongheaded
May 1, 2010
On Stage: Cite' des Arts Fundraiser
Funds, Hospital on Jindals Agenda
Panel Won't Consider LA College Consolidation
Obama Makes Trip to New Orleans
