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News Archives for 2021

This page contains a listing of ULM news stories for 2021. The stories are organized by month and story headline.

December

ULM closes Friday for holiday break; campus reopens Jan. 3, classes start Jan. 10

Degrees awarded to 808 students at ULM summer and fall 2021 commencement ceremonies

ULM first university in La. to train Campus Certified Emergency Response Team volunteers

Louisiana Cancer Foundation donates $10,000 to breast cancer research of ULM's Dr. Paul Sylvester

ULM/LCTCS new agreement makes B.S. in Nursing more available and affordable

Commencement ceremonies: ULM summer, fall 2021 graduates to receive diplomas on Dec. 11

November

ULM Foundation to announce Henry A. Little, CPA, Endowed Professorship in Accounting at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3

ULM Gerontology launches paid apprenticeship program for spring 2022 semester

ULM closed for Thanksgiving holidays from noon Wednesday through Friday

VAPA Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir present annual Holidays at ULM concert Nov. 30

ULM Water Ski alumna Sasha Danisheuskaya is the best in the world at what she does

ULM TRIO-SSS celebrates first-generation students, faculty, staff with First to Fly Reception

Warhawk Wonderland - Tree lighting, performances, ULM Jazz Ensemble concert Monday, Nov. 22

Warhawks current member, alumni dominate at World Water Ski Championships

Nexion Health, Reliant Rehabilitation to present $10K, announce scholarship for Physical Therapy on Nov. 16

Critical need: LifeShare Blood Center, ULM partner for blood drive Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 15-16

ULM announces call for artists for public art installation

Asja Jordan crowned Miss ULM 2022, Jared Anders named Mr. ULM

ULM Honors Program students attend annual meeting for National Collegiate Honors Council

Monday at 7 p.m.: ULM Concert Choir, Bayou Masterworks Chorale present "Jubilate Deo" at Parkview Baptist Church

Alumni Association hosting 36th Don Weems Memorial Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13

ULM Foundation to announce the Flint and Jimmy Robertson Agriculture Greenhouse Complex and Endowment Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

Karen Vaughn guest speaker at ULM annual Veterans Appreciation Ceremony Nov. 11

ULM's International Student Association celebrates Tihar Dog Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6

Through a microscope: MLS student Alexa Garlington participates in Mayo Clinic program

'Artists in Education' at Bry Gallery showcases local art educators

ULM TRIO-SSS students, staff volunteer at Kids Bike Race

October

Dr. Daniel Hummel to present in Peace Islands Institute "Growing Challenges of Hate" virtual event Thursday

ULM Wind Ensemble performance with Solomon Abang is Monday at Brown Theatre

ULM Alumni Association to honor DeAndre Alexander, Tag Rome at annual awards brunch Saturday

CBSS Symposium ‘The Human/Machine Connection' is Wednesday-Thursday at ULM

ULM Concert Choir, Chamber Singers present Fall Concert Tuesday at Parkview Baptist Church

ULM, Dhu Thompson to announce Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup business competition on Friday

Dressing for success: ULM Warhawk Wardrobe outfits students with professional attire

Gov. Edwards visits campus to give Shot for $100 gift cards to those getting first vaccine

ULM Gerontology presents free Parkinson's Disease program Oct. 13-14

School of Visual and Performing Arts, Recruitment host annual VAPA Day Oct. 13

VAPA presents 'HMS Pinafore' Oct. 14-17 in Brown Auditorium

ULM's 90th year celebrated with the investiture of 9th President Ron Berry

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

ULM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with activities Oct. 11-15

September

ULM's Stefan Nodarse brings artwork 'Out of Storage' for new Bry Gallery exhibit

Campus and community: Special events celebrate Investiture and 90th Anniversary, Sept. 27-Oct. 1

Sound of Today ready for showtime at halftime under new director Allen Parrish

Commencement ceremonies Dec. 11 for ULM summer/fall graduates

VAPA presents ‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Spyker Theatre Thursday-Sunday

Gissendanner, Meyer awarded endowed professorships from UL System Foundation and Willis-Knighton Health System

Dr. Alex John, Jr., Endowed Scholarship fully funded thanks to generous alumni

ULM's International Student Association hosts annual Moon Festival on Sept. 21

TRIO Programs introduces new students to college life at 6th annual WINGS Camp

School of Allied Health names Jessica Lasiter Spring 2021 Outstanding Faculty

ULM presents first Bayouval Music Festival Sept. 17 with Code Blue and the Flatliners

ULM Rad Tech students compete at LSRT Annual Conference

August

A Message from President Berry: Hurricane Ida

ULM to close Monday, August 30 due to Hurricane Ida

ULM Foundation names 2020-21 Awards for Excellence recipients

President Ron Berry: The importance of knowing 'why'

TRIO's Educational Talent Search receives over $2.2 million, 5-year grant renewal

Ribbon-cutting officially opens Warhawk Village Apartments at ULM

University Week Aug. 9-13: ULM focusing on fall semester

July

ULM hosts Journey of Hope cyclists for 11th year as team rides cross-country for the disabled

TRIO Programs: 40 years at ULM helping students to succeed

Berry-Bowden Grand Finale & The Pursuit scheduled for Aug. 10

Grand Isle highlight of ULM biology students' summer study of flora and fauna

Students Carl Whitlock, Earnest Wyatt attend Black Male Summit as R.L. Lewis Scholars

ULM's Jacob Andrews and Connor Nimrod reach the pinnacle of Louisiana college fishing

June

Dr. John Sutherlin: Fearlessness paves the way to innovation and change

Pharmacy's new active learning classroom fosters creative thinking, team-building

ULM now accepting transfers from BPCC to Health Studies programs

Student Nautica Jones connecting climate change and chenier forests

ULM supports Louisiana designating Juneteenth a state holiday

ULM students, alumnae, competing for Miss Louisiana 2021 crown

ULM Foundation event June 26 announcing $100,000 Mary Ellen Soignier Stapleton Endowed Scholarship

Groundbreaking June 18 for new student building, The HUB

Pi Sigma Epsilon partners with NDHSA on marketing campaign to reduce underage drinking

President's and Dean's List recognizes academic achievement in Spring 2021

ULM announces Spring 2021 graduates

ULM continues requiring masks inside, loosens social distancing

May

Bowden uses 'Roadshow' to sell his vision to revitalize ULM football program

MLS teams victorious in student bowl competition

Mentorship Program: College experience enriched by mentor-mentee connection

ULM to hold 4 commencement ceremonies Saturday; watch livestream on ulm.edu

ULM School of Allied Health recognizes outstanding students

Dr. Michelle McEacharn named Dean of ULM College of Business and Social Sciences

ULM'S TRIO Programs honors students in R.A.M.S. mentoring program

ULM recognizes May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

$300,000 grant supports workforce development in ULM computer programs

Dr. Pamela Saulsberry named Louisiana Social Worker of the Year

April

VAPA Wind Ensemble presents concert on Star Wars Day - May the 4th (be with you)

ULM Gerontology presents emergency preparedness symposium May 4 via Zoom

VAPA presents 'The Addams Family' April 29-30, May 1-2; free tickets available now

Patent awarded for ULM professor's research into olive oil treatment for breast cancer

'Alo-Hawk' brings slice of paradise to ULM's Annual Spring Fever Week

Unveiling of Lucy Shackelford Center, Kitty DeGree Neuromuscular Lab for DPT program Monday at 10 a.m.

ULM student artists' best works in 24th Annual Show at Bry Gallery

ULM's Dr. Seetharama Jois receives $1.65 million for lung cancer research

#GlobalWarhawks - ULM celebrates International Week April 12-16

Herons on the Bayou 'Wave 2' public art unveiling at ULM Saturday

Hawkline headed to collegiate competitions after bringing home third national championship

ULM announces 2020 Foundation Awards for Excellence recipients

TRIO Programs: Women's History Month Symposium includes Mentoring Group participants

March

ULM hosts Super Warhawk Weekend April 16-18

ULM closed for Spring Break on Friday, April 2, Monday and Tuesday, April 5-6

Cap and gown: ULM plans 4 in-person Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies on May 15

UPD leads initiative to improve law enforcement culture; ready to assist area agencies

ULM presents 'What does Women's History mean to me?' Thursday at 6 p.m.

ULM'S Warhawk Trumpet Ensemble a semifinalist in national competition

ULM Women's Symposium announces 2021 award winners

LaWanna Gilbert-Bell named director of ULM Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

Health Studies offers new graduate certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare

ULM presents the 28th Annual High School Art Exhibition at Bry Gallery

ULM hopes for a return to normal in Fall 2021

ULM Marketing and Communications wins 8 awards, Bohl receives 2020 Humanitarian Award

ULM Gerontology hosts Women's Leadership Summit March 9

Commencement ceremony for ULM Spring 2020 graduates planned for April 17

ULM Online rankings feature 5 programs in the top 10

Lisa Miller named ULM Interim VP of Enrollment Management, University Relations

February

VAPA Wind Ensemble live/live streaming concert rescheduled to Tuesday, March 9

ULM's Women's Symposium going virtual for March 23 event

ULM remains closed Thursday-Friday - university reopens, classes resume on Monday, Feb. 22

ULM Gerontology: Seminar on elder abuse Feb. 18 via Zoom

ULM closed Monday, Feb. 15-Wednesday Feb.17

ULM Foundation announces the Jeff Albright Insurance Society

Experience the ULM Wind Ensemble performance live or livestreaming on Thursday, Feb. 25

ULM administering COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday-Friday to those who are eligible: schedule appointment here

Dr. John Sutherlin named ULM Chief Innovation and Research Officer

UPD Director Tom Torregrossa named a finalist for Campus Safety Director of the Year

ULM Computer Science program receives ABET accreditation to 2026

ULM economics professor receives award, grant from West Cancer Foundation

ULM welcomes cellist Christopher Adkins for performance on Feb. 9

January

Student organizations invite the community to join Walk for Representation, Identity, and Diversity, Tuesday, Feb. 2

ULM Online BBA ranks in national top 100 by U.S. News

Feeding the need: MLK Day of Service at ULM/LDCC provides 3,092 meals in community

ULM welcomes new Director of Alumni Sarah O'Connor Siereveld

ULM Online MS in Nursing ranks #57 in U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2021

ULM mourns passing of Professor and Dean Emeritus Van McGraw, Ph.D.

ULM unveils BLM public artwork at ceremony on Monday, Jan. 25

ULM President Berry extends sympathies following death of Joshua Comer

Free, ongoing COVID-19 testing now at ULM for campus and community

ULM, LDCC partner for Food Bank of NELA on MLK Day of Service Monday

Pamela Saulsberry, Ph.D., to lead ULM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ULM President's and Dean's List recognizes academic achievement in Fall 2020

ULM moves to virtual learning and operations Monday and Tuesday due to winter storm

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