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ULM generates $617.6 million annual economic impact in northeast Louisiana
A recent economic impact study shows that the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is one of the largest economic drivers in Northeast Louisiana, contributing $617.6 million in added income each year to the region’s economy. The study, conducted by Lightcast and reflecting FY 2023–24, highlights the significant role ULM plays in workforce development, community vitality, and long-term economic growth. Key findings include: · 10,464 jobs supported across the region, meaning 1 out of
Get Ready to Scream and Shine: Haunted Car Wash Benefits SYAA!
This October, experience bone-chilling scares as suds drip down your dirty vehicle. You will be terrified, but your car will be clean as a bone. The Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts (SYAA), in partnership with RocketFast! Car Wash, proudly presents the Haunted Car Wash—a spooky, interactive drive-thru experience that combines Halloween thrills with a sparkling clean finish – all to support the arts. The event takes place Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at
ULM College of Pharmacy receives grant from Living Well Foundation
The University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy has been awarded a grant in the amount of $10,436 from the Living Well Foundation to support the Rural Health Stroke Education Project. The grant was recognized at a ceremony at the College of Pharmacy on September 17, 2025. The initiative focuses on education and technology to help frontline providers deliver lifesaving treatment faster and more safely. The Rural Health Stroke Education Project is led by Emily McGee, PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS,
