ULM Founders' Day
September 28, 1931
The University of Louisiana Monroe has a long and storied history with six unique
name changes and eras. The university we love today began as Ouachita Parish Junior
College on September 28, 1931 as part of the Ouachita Parish School System. Its initial
purpose was to train teachers, since the people of northeast Louisiana needed and
demanded education for their children. In the 91 years since, the institution grew
and progressed to meet evolving needs for the people of northeast Louisiana and beyond.
SOAR
In the spirit of a university and people with storied past and an ever-changing future,
President Ron Berry challenged the ULM Foundation to raise $100 million by ULM's 100th
anniversary in 2031.The ULM SOAR Campaign is an inspiring vision to take the university
to new heights. Gifts to SOAR will go toward Students, Opportunities, Athletics, and Renovations to make ULM the best in the world at what we do.
Will you consider giving $19.31 in celebration of Founders' Day? Or, if you have the means, will you consider giving
$1,931 in celebration of Founders' Day? Click here to give.
