University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Providing philanthropic support to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, furthering its mission of excellence in education, research, and service.

Supporting students, faculty, and staff by fostering a culture of philanthropy – that’s how we roll! Happy Homecoming, R...
10/03/2026

Supporting students, faculty, and staff by fostering a culture of philanthropy – that’s how we roll!

Happy Homecoming, Ragin’ Cajuns! 🤟

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Development and UL Lafayette Alumni Association were honored to host ...
10/02/2026

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Office of Development and UL Lafayette Alumni Association were honored to host a Lunch and Learn with this year’s Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Mary Claire Haver!

Students, faculty and staff gathered to hear Dr. Haver share her journey from geology student to nationally known women’s health expert and bestselling author.

Thank you, Dr. Haver, for sharing your experiences and insights with our campus community! 🤟

Join us in welcoming Stephanie Manson and Mike DeHart to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board of Tr...
09/29/2026

Join us in welcoming Stephanie Manson and Mike DeHart to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board of Trustees.

Stephanie Manson serves as President of FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes, which includes Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.

Mike DeHart, a UL Lafayette alumnus, serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer and President Emeritus of Federated Management Services, Inc., the Stuller family office. Prior to Stuller, he was a founding partner of a large local CPA firm, where he specialized in management advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, and tax planning.

Both bring a depth of corporate and nonprofit executive leadership, financial expertise and deep community connections to the Board. Thank you for your service to the University, students, and community!

09/23/2026

Spend Wednesday evening with acclaimed novelist Brandon Taylor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as he opens the 2026 Flora Plonsky Levy Lecture Series.

Taylor is the author of “Minor Black Figures,” “The Late Americans” and “Real Life,” which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize.

Join us at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, for a catered reception, followed by Taylor’s lecture at 6 p.m. in the Fletcher Hall lecture hall. A book signing will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

The annual Flora Plonsky Levy Lecture Series is hosted by the UL Lafayette English Department through a University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation endowment.

09/22/2026

Another national recognition for UL Lafayette! The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is among the nation’s top 200 public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2027 “Best Colleges” rankings.

The University also earned national recognition across several undergraduate programs:

🩺 Nursing — No. 135
💻 Computer Science — No. 173
⚙️ Engineering — No. 192
📈 Business — No. 262
🧠 Psychology — No. 347

As a Carnegie R1 university, we combine nationally recognized academic programs with the opportunities that come from studying at one of the nation’s top-tier research institutions.

We’re proud of the faculty, staff and students whose work continues to earn recognition for the University and its academic programs.

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09/16/2026

Dolores Bess spent 25 years teaching at the UL Lafayette College of Nursing & Health Sciences, shaping the careers of countless nurses.

Through the Dolores C. Bess Endowed Scholarship in Nursing, she was able to continue making an impact while supporting upper-level students navigating clinical coursework. Following her passing, she left a significant gift to the scholarship, expanding that impact even further.

Starting this fall, a small group of students will carry her legacy forward as Dolores Bess Scholars, receiving nearly full tuition support during a time when clinical rotations demand long hours and leave little room for part-time work.

Meet Maria Moya and Alyssa Theriot, the inaugural Dolores Bess Scholars in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and hear about the impact this support has had on their educational journey.

Learn more about Dolores’ story and the inaugural Dolores Bess Scholars in Gratitude in Action: https://bit.ly/46ukyZd

09/15/2026

To our University of Louisiana at Lafayette community – Thank you.

Through your support of Pathway to Success, students across our campus will be able to overcome obstacles that once felt impossible. Your generosity will open new doors, provide new opportunities, and ensure that students who start their academic journey here can finish here.

Hear from Emily Lamkin, current Student Government Association President, about your impact.

You can still make a difference for UL students. Join the Pathway to Success today: bit.ly/1PathwayToSuccess

For 25 years, Dolores Bess dedicated herself to shaping the next generation of nurses in the UL Lafayette College of Nur...
09/15/2026

For 25 years, Dolores Bess dedicated herself to shaping the next generation of nurses in the UL Lafayette College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

In 2012, she and her husband, William, established the Dolores C. Bess Endowed Scholarship in Nursing to support upper-level students. When Dolores passed in 2024, she left a significant gift in her will to the scholarship, further expanding her impact on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s nursing students.

The scholarship now provides nearly full tuition support to a small group of students during their final four semesters. These students, designated as Dolores Bess Scholars, will receive this meaningful financial relief during a time when clinical rotations demand long hours and leave little room for part-time work.

This fall, the inaugural Dolores Bess Scholars were named. As Maria Moya and Alyssa Theriot continue their nursing education, they carry Dolores’ legacy, one rooted in compassion, education and commitment to the nursing profession.

Learn more about Dolores’ story and the inaugural Dolores Bess Scholars in Gratitude in Action: bit.ly/46ukyZd

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette community joins the nation in honoring the lives lost, including alumni Robert Hymel ’69 and Siew-Nya Ang ’88.

Today, and every day, we remember the extraordinary heroism, sacrifice and service of the first responders, survivors and countless others who answered unimaginable tragedy with unmistakable American courage.

The University will hold a memorial ceremony at 9:11 a.m. today at the 9/11 Memorial at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd.

09/10/2026

A legacy that is bigger than baseball. ⚾

Your gift to the Friends of Tony Robichaux fund honors that legacy while supporting Ragin' Cajuns Baseball and the future of the program he helped shape.

Make a gift today at: ragncaj.co/CoachRobe36

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