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The Center for Children & Families Shines a Light on Mental Health Awareness Month with Services Acr
Since the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma in children and families have surged—leaving many without the support they need to cope. This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, The Center for Children & Families is urging the public to recognize the signs, spread awareness, and support accessible mental health care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Understanding the Need Mental health is more than just the absence of illness—it’s the foundation for how we think, feel, connect with
BESE approves new ULM teacher certification programs BESE approves new ULM teacher certification pro
The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has approved new programs from the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education that will assist teachers in becoming certified. These programs are designed to create clear pathways to certification for uncertified teachers in area school districts. These new pathways will assist teachers in receiving their Secondary Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in General Science, Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Mathematics, Middle
ULM Foundation honors Sharon Griffith Turrentine for creation of $2 million super endowed chair
The University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation held a reception on April 9, 2025, to celebrate the creation of the Sharon Griffith Turrentine Super Endowed Chair in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The $2 million endowment was made possible by a $1,000,000 generous donation from Sharon Griffith Turrentine and her husband, David Turrentine. The ULM Foundation added matching funds of $200,000 and submitted a competitive proposal to the Louisiana Board of Regents Sponsored Program for a match of