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Louisiana’s Mathematics Department is one of the Top 100 university math departments in the nation, according to the National Science Foundation. The University’s Computer Science Department is among the top 60 university computer science departments.
The National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies Institute, which is using supercomputers and visualization technologies to try to improve disaster management by public and private sectors, was established in October 2007. NIMSAT’s Business Emergency Operations Center will be housed in Abdalla Hall.
Cypress Swamp UL is the only university in Louisiana that has a simulated neonatal, pediatric and labor delivery unit. Its Maternal/Child Life Skills laboratory is in Wharton Hall. There, senior nursing students in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions use sophisticated computerized simulators that can mimic real-world hospital situations.
The Ernest J. Gaines Center in Dupré Library will house the only complete collection of Gaines’ scholarship in the world. It will be built on the library’s third floor. Gaines, author of “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and “A Lesson Before Dying,” is writer-in-residence emeritus. He was presented with an honorary doctorate from Louisiana in May 2008.
A group of UL students participating in the Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment (CAPE) built a small artificial satellite, 88 known as a CubeSat, and sucessfully launched the State of Louisiana’s first university student-bulit satellite into orbit from the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2007. Lee Hall The University of Louisiana is one of the most affordable universities in the nation, thanks to comprehensive scholarship and financial aid programs, including out-of-state fee waivers to qualified students.
The University was among 20 teams chosen worldwide to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon. The teams had to design, build and operate a small energy-efficient house that’s powered entirely by the sun. UL’s Beausoleil Team represents collaboration among the School of Architecture and Design, College of Engineering and the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration.
In March 2008, the University activated First Call, an interactive communications network that uses voice, e-mail and text to alert registered users to emergencies on campus.
In 2004, students and faculty produced CajunBot, one of 25 autonomous vehicles that competed in the U.S. Department of Defense DARPA Grand Challenge. CajunBot, which was featured on CNN, uses artificial intelligence and GPS positioning to navigate a designated route while detecting and avoiding obstacles.
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The University of Louisiana owns a total of about 1,400 100 percent of all undergraduate programs at UL that The University of Louisiana employs nearly 2,000 people acres. Its main campus consists of 137 acres; the athletic are eligible for accreditation by professional agencies are and through spending, helps sustain more than 7,500 complex and Cajundome sit on 243 acres; University accredited. jobs in the Lafayette area. Research Park has 148 acres; the Center for Ecology and Environmental Technology has 51 acres; and the Equine UL is a member of the Southeastern Universities Research If it were a private business, the University would be the Center is comprised of 100 acres. Association, which is composed of members from more largest private businesses in Lafayette Parish. than a dozen southeastern states and the District of UL has a 600-acre farm/renewable resources laboratory Columbia. Other members include Duke, Vanderbilt and Louisiana’s total spending impact exceeds $750 million with a 30-acre pond for crawfish and catfish culture in Auburn universities. each year, with over $725 million of that total spending Cade, La. impact felt in Acadiana. The Carnegie Foundation has designated Louisiana- It also owns the 100-acre New Iberia Research Center in Lafayette as a “Research University with High Research UL’s economic development centers helped increase New Iberia, La., which is one of the largest private non- Activity.” That puts UL in the same category as Clemson, client revenue by over $1 billion in the last year and human, primate breeding colonies in the world. Auburn and Baylor universities. The only other Louisiana created or retained nearly 23,000 jobs for businesses. institution in the same category is the University of New UL maintains more than 261 campus buildings that have Orleans. If the University were a city, it would be the 17th largest a total of about 4.2 million square feet. in the State of Louisiana. The University of Louisiana is accredited by the The CAJUNDOME is a 12,800-seat multipurpose arena. Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of The University of Louisiana pays more than $65 million in 89 There is an adjacent $13 million convention center. Colleges and Schools. salaries and wages each year.
Edith Garland Dupré Library is one of the most Louisiana offers 80 undergraduate degree programs. Students are responsible for over $125 million in direct technologically advanced university libraries in Louisiana. spending annually. There are 29 master’s degree programs and one post University Research Park tenants include: master’s certificate program. The University injects about $150 million of direct, • Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) unrestricted spending into the local economy per year. • Center for Business and Information Technologies Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in applied • Lafayette Economic Development Authority language and speech sciences, biology, cognitive science, The city of Lafayette is ranked 14th Best Performing • Lafayette Primary Care Facility English, Francophone studies, mathematics, computer (Large Metro) City in the nation citing job growth, salary • Hilton Garden Inn science and computer engineering. A joint doctor of growth and high-tech GDP as key indicators according to • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers education degree is offered in educational leadership by Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners. • U.S. Department of Agriculture Louisiana and Southeastern Louisiana University. • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services • U.S. Geological Survey About 1,200 students are graduated each fall and spring. • U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center
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The University of Louisiana, a selective admissions university, offers 80 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS undergraduate and 29 master’s degree programs in 10 colleges and schools: Dean: Dr. David Barry | Phone: 337.482.6219 | E-mail: [email protected] College offers a broad view of the world, so it provides excellent preparation for graduate schools and careers in a wide variety of fields COLLEGE OF ARTS Liberal Arts sharpen a student’s mind by teaching him or her to reason, to analyze information Dean: H. Gordon Brooks, II | Phone: 337.482.6224 | E-mail: [email protected] critically and to communicate Only Louisiana university that has a center for all the arts Two writers-in-residence, Abdelhak Serhane and Rikki Ducornet, are internationally renowned for The College of Arts has impressive resources, such as a stereoscopic virtual reality lab that lets their creative works students display their architectural, interior design, industrial design and animation models in Public Relations program has been ranked in the top 25 in the nation 3-D of louisiana Majors: Anthropology, Child and Family Studies, Criminal Justice, English, History, Interpersonal Also the only Louisiana university that offers a bachelor’s degree in industrial design and Public Communications, Mass Communications (concentrations in Broadcasting, Journalism School of Music students can make professional-quality 24-track recordings in an updated and Media Advertising), Modern Languages (concentrations in French, Francophone Studies and studio and can also utilize a post-production studio for video editing, surround sound mixing Spanish), Philosophy, Political Science (concentrations in Pre-Law and International Relations), and authoring DVDs Psychology, Public Relations, Sociology, Speech Pathology and Audiology Majors: Architectural Studies, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Music (concentrations in Music Business, Composition, Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Music Media, Piano Pedagogy, Performance, Strings, Theory/Composition, Vocal), COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS colleges Performing Arts (emphasis in Theater or Dance, Visual Arts (emphasis in Art History, Ceramics, Dean: Gail Poirrier, RN DNS | Phone: 337.482.6808 | E-mail: [email protected] Computer Art and Animation, Drawing, Graphic Design, Media Art, Metalwork and Jewelry, Department of Nursing is one of the largest traditional nursing programs in the nation Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture) Consistently, the percentage of UL graduating seniors who pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses on the first try far exceeds state and national averages The Department of Nursing is one of 10 nursing programs in the nation to be awarded the B.I. MOODY III COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION prestigious Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education designation by the National League of Dean: Dr. Joby John | Phone: 337.482.6491 | E-mail: [email protected] Nursing Currently enrolls more than 2,800 undergraduate students It was the first college in Louisiana to provide incredibly lifelike computerized patient simulators Students in hospitality management get hands-on experience by working in an on-campus It was also the first in the world to establish a maternal/child laboratory furnished with those hotel or restaurant hi-tech “patients” Has one of only six Professional Land and Resource Management programs in North America Majors: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics Majors: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Management, Professional Land and Resource Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management RAY P. AUTHEMENT COLLEGE OF SCIENCES Dean: Dr. Bradd Clark | Phone: 337.482.6986 | E-mail: [email protected] Carnegie Foundation has placed UL in the same classification with such universities as Baylor, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Auburn and Clemson Dean: Dr. Gerald Carlson | Phone: 337.482.6678 | E-mail: [email protected] A new $9 million computer science building houses one of UL’s two super computers A leader in K-12 teacher education in Louisiana It’s connected to the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) on campus, a state-of- UL grads have one of the highest pass rates in Louisiana for PRAXIS, the national teacher the-art facility that uses a graphical supercomputer to quickly convert massive amounts of data certification exam into immersive 3-D graphical models Education majors can broaden their view of the world by completing a portion of their student Majors: Biology, Microbiology, Resource Biology and Biodiversity, Chemistry, Computer teaching abroad Science (concentrations in Cognitive Science, Information Technology, Scientific Computing, Majors: Arts Education (grades K-12), Athletic Training, Early Childhood Education (grades PK- Computer Engineering, Video Game Design), Geology (concentrations in Environmental 3), Elementary Education (grades 1-5), Kinesiology (grades K-12, Teacher Certification Program), Geology and Petroleum Geology), Health Information, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Non-teaching concentrations (available in Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Sustainable Resources (concentrations in Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, Sports Management), Middle School Education (grades 4-8), Secondary Education (grades 6-12, Resource Conservation and Community Sustainability), Sustainable Agriculture (concentrations concentrations in Agriculture, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Family & in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, Horticulture/Landscape Management), Consumer Science, General Science, Industrial Arts, Mathematics, Modern Language - French, Pre-Veterinary German or Spanish - Physics, Social Studies and Speech), Special Education (concentrations in Early Intervention or Mild/Moderate Disabilities), Music Education (grades K-12, instrumental or vocal) GRADUATE SCHOOL Dean: Dr. C. Eddie Palmer | Phone: 337.482.6965 | E-mail: [email protected] Master’s Programs: Architecture, Biology, Business Administration (Health Care Administration, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MBA: Health Care Certification), Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dean: Dr. Mark Zappi | Phone: 337.482.6685 | E-mail: [email protected] Counselor Education, Education (Administration & Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction, Provides a nurturing atmosphere, which enhances the learning of theories and processes so Education of the Gifted), Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechnical, Petroleum), English, French, that students can put their know-how to the test Geology, History, Mathematics, Music, Nursing (Adult Health, Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health, UL teams have earned first place awards in the National Steel Bridge building contest; the Nurse Educator, Non-degree: Post-MSN Adult Health, Post-MSN Adult Psychiatric and Mental Concrete Canoe Competition and the International Mini Baja® West competition (student Health), Physics, Psychology, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Telecommunications teams design and build off-road vehicles) Ph.D. Programs: Applied Language and Speech Sciences, Biology, Cognitive Science, Computer Students also participate in regional and national student paper contests and departmental Engineering, Computer Science, English (American Literature, British Literature, Creative Writing, design contests Folklore Studies, Linguistics, Rhetoric), Francophone Studies, Mathematics Majors: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Ed.D. Program: Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (joint program with Southeastern and Telecommunications options), Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Louisiana University) 90 Engineering Non-Degree Programs: Special Non-Degree, Masters +30
COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Dean: Dr. Phebe A. Hayes | Phone: 337.482.6829 | E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 337.482.6729 | E-mail: [email protected] Programs in General Studies are designed to meet the needs of students, who because of University College is an administrative division which serves many non-degree-seeking and unusual interests or circumstances, would benefit from a program with a high degree of other non-traditional students attending the University. University College extends educational flexibility opportunities to individuals whose age, location, or employment circumstances prevent enrollment in traditional, on-campus classes
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Raad Alkhalil, works with the UN International Criminal Tribunal Dr. Ray P. Authement, Former UL President (1974-2008) Charlotte Beers, Former head of two of the largest advertising agencies in the world and former under secretary of U.S. Department of State. Capt. Stephen J. Bennett, Medal of Honor recipient Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Former governor of Louisiana John Breaux, Retired U.S. Senator Marc Breaux, Choreographer for Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music Kevin Brooks, Highest NBA draft pick in school history (18th overall), Played alumni three seasons with the Denver Nuggets C.C. Brown, New York Giants safety James Lee Burke, Best-selling mystery author JAMES LEE BURKE Jefferson Caffery, Former U.S. ambassador to El Salvador (1926-28), Best-selling mystery author Colombia (1928-33), Cuba (1934-37), Brazil (1937-44), France (1944-49) and Egypt (1949-55) Christian “Keener” Cagle, Career scoring leader in football, Featured on the HOLLIS CONWAY Sept. 23, 1929 cover of Time magazine, Inducted into the College Football Two-time Olympic Medalist Hall of Fame in 1954 Hollis Conway, Two-time Olympic medalist in the high jump Cindy Courville, Special assistant to President George W. Bush and former U.S. Ambassador to the African Union Albert H. Crews, Jr., Retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force and a former USAF astronaut Richie Cunningham, Former All-Pro NFL placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars Charles B. DeBellevue, Recipient of the Air Force Cross, Became the first Air Force Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) to become a flying “Ace” RON GUIDRY Jeff DeBlanc, Medal of Honor recipient 1978 Cy Young Award Winner Jake Delhomme, Starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers Judith Ford (aka Judi Nash), Former Miss America (1969) Edward Garvin Futch (aka Eddy Raven), American country music singer- songwriter Ron Guidry, Former pitcher for the New York Yankees, Won Cy Young Award in 1978 Mike Heinen, Two-time All-American golfer JAKE DELHOMME Leigh Hennessy, Former world trampoline champion and inducted into Carolina Panthers Quarterback World Trampoline Hall of Fame, Stunt woman on major motion pictures such as G.I. Jane and others Weldon Humble, Member of College Football Hall of Fame (1961) Dwight “Bo” Lamar, Three-time All-American, Scored 3,493 career points, among the top ranks in NCAA history Bennett C. Landreneau, Adjutant General, Louisiana National Guard, Director of the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness KATHLEEN B. BLANCO Sonny Landreth, Slide guitarist Former Governor of Louisiana Ali Landry, Former Miss USA (1996) and actress Gary M. Lavergne, American writer of non-fiction novels, Director of Admissions Research at the University of Texas Red Lerille, Bodybuilder, Former Mr. America and Mr. Universe Alex McCool, Manager of Space Shuttle Projects Office at NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama John McDonnell, Former Track and Field coach at Arkansas where he won 42 NCAA championships Brian Mitchell, Former running back for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, Holds several NFL career records BRIAN MITCHELL and currently ranks second in career total yards Former NFL Return Specialist Craig Perks, Won the 2002 The Players Championship Kim Perrot, Former point guard, WNBA’s Houston Comets (deceased) George Rodrigue, Artist known for his Blue Dogs ALI LANDRY B.J. Ryan, Closer for the Toronto Blue Jays Former Miss USA (1996) Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, Current University President, Former Comissioner of Higher Education in Louisiana Brian Schexnayder, Former baritone, New York Metropolitan Opera 91 Clifford Schoeffler, Brigadier general, Director of operations and training in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff and Operations Headquarters at the Strategic Air Command in Nebraska Richard Simmons, Fitness personality who promotes weight-loss programs, Most famous for aerobics videos and TV programs Floyd Sonnier, Internationally-acclaimed pen-and-ink artist, Known as the “Artist of the Cajuns” Keith Sonnier, One of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s Brandon Stokley, Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, now with the Denver Broncos Daniel Sunjata, Tony Award nominated actor and television star B.J. RYAN Ike Taylor, Defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher DANIEL SUNJATA Orlando Thomas, Former cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings Tony Award nominated actor Charles Tillman, Cornerback for the Chicago Bears Andrew Toney, Former guard for the Philadelphia 76ers Clarence Verdin, Selected to two NFL Pro Bowls as a punt returner
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