UL System approves Dr. Valerie Fields ULM’s first female vice president
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved Valerie S. Fields, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Louisiana Monroe at the Oct. 23, 2020, board meeting. Fields is the first woman to serve in a vice president’s position in the university’s 89-year history. Fields was appointed interim vice president in June and assumed the role July 1 upon the retirement of former Vice President Camile Currier. This appointment brought Fields back to ULM,
ULM Online program, degrees earn top rankings for fall 2020
ULM Online has received outstanding recognition in the latest release of fall 2020 rankings. The rankings are for ULM Online as a whole and specific degrees. ULM Online offers 33 degree programs in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Fall enrollment for ULM Online graduate and undergraduate programs is at an all-time high with 2,000 students. This marks a 23 percent increase over fall 2019. ULM Online Director Katie Dawson said ULM’s excellent faculty, infrastructure, and
Library to give away free books to children in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita Parish Public Library will give away free books to children who complete a literary scavenger hunt during the last week of October. Even though the Library is not hosting its annual largescale Pumpkin Bash: A Children’s Book Festival for health safety reasons, it is still prioritizing the book giveaway. This year, Pumpkin Bash will be a scavenger hunt that children can complete with their families. To receive a free book, children must complete seven of the 10 items on the Pumpkin Bash
ULM receives DRA grant over $1 million for workforce development program
ULM will receive $1,074,510 for workforce development efforts through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). A press conference to announce the award's details is at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, with DRA and DOL representatives, state and local officials. The event will be at The Terrace on the seventh floor of the ULM Library. In all, 13 organizations share in
ULM announces ‘Together We Rise’ Homecoming Week activities Sept. 28-Oct. 3
The University of Louisiana Monroe kicks off Homecoming Week 2020 with this year’s theme, “Together We Rise.” Events and activities will take place Monday, Sept. 28-Saturday, Oct. 3. Monday, Sept. 28, until 4 p.m., the ULM Water Ski Showcase will take place at Bayou DeSiard by VCOM. Students and community members will have a chance to meet and greet the ULM Water Ski team. From 4-5 p.m., the SGA Cookout will be at the Student Grove. Immediately following, the Homecoming Pep Rally and the crowning of
HURRICANE LAURA SURVIVORS: PREVIOUS FEMA HELP DOESN’T AFFECT ELIGIBILITY
Hurricane Laura survivors in Louisiana should register with FEMA even if they have registered with the agency for previous disasters. FEMA considers each disaster to be a separate event so survivors affected by multiple storms may receive help more than once. Survivors in Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Ouachita, Vermilion and Vernon parishes may be eligible for FEMA grants to help with their recovery. Help may include rent, home repair, home replacement and other
ULM announces Fall 2020 course delivery methods, COVID-19 safety measures
ULM announces Fall 2020 course delivery methods, COVID-19 safety measures By ULM Office of Marketing and Communications As the University of Louisiana Monroe prepares to welcome students for the Fall 2020 semester, information is being provided regarding course delivery methods and safety measures implemented in response to COVID-19. ULM continues to focus on the campus community's health and safety while still executing its academic mission. Currently, the fall academic calendar will
