News for Education

Friday, October 17, 2025
The University of Louisiana Monroe Public Defender Training Academy (ULM-PDTA) has been conducting statewide in-person and online workshops for public defenders for the past four years. These workshops are coordinated with the Louisiana Public Defender Board (LPDB) required by bipartisan legislation passed in 2020.      These training sessions are led by national experts and afford public ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Education, Fun Facts, Press Release
Monday, September 29, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release