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Coastal erosion is wiping out Isle de Jean Charles. But, the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw tribe of Native Americans who live there will remain together.

The “climate refugees” are preparing for an historic relocation.

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Memories and traditions of a self-sufficient culture on Isle de Jean Charles will survive.

Assistant professor Dr. Heather Stone is recording and cataloguing customs and stories to help tribal members retain their identity.

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Isle de Jean Charles residents plan to resettle in a new community, thanks to an almost $50 million federally funded project.

The relocation will be the first in the lower 48 states for a community displaced by environmental factors.

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January 15th, 2019

U.S. News ranks University’s online bachelor’s, grad degree programs

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s online bachelor’s degree programs are the state’s best for the third... Read More ➝
January 15th, 2019

Humanities council shines award spotlight on retired English prof

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities named Darrell Bourque its 2019 Humanist of the Year. Bourque is professor... Read More ➝
January 11th, 2019

Report: UL System had $10B impact, added 149K jobs to state's economy

A recent study concluded that the University of Louisiana System, comprising nine member institutions including UL... Read More ➝
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January 22nd, 2019

Education Sessions for Manufacturers

Manufacturers in Acadiana can hone their competitive advantages by attending education sessions developed by the... Read More ➝
January 24th, 2019

Ragin' Cajuns vs South Alabama - Men's Basketball

January 26th, 2019

Ragin' Cajuns vs. Troy - Men's Basketball

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Have a great three-day weekend, Ragin’ Cajuns! 💯💯💯 Students arrived on campus Wednesday ready to make the most of the new year and new semester. Watch to hear what students are most excited for and their advice for newer Ragin' Cajuns on how to have the best semester ever! What are your goals for 2019? 💯🤟💯 “You complete me.” –UL Lafayette campus, probably. 🤟 🤟 (Welcome back, Ragin’ Cajuns! Let’s make this semester the best yet!) #GeauxCajuns #Louisiana #firstdayofschool #whyisitsocold It’s Friday—are you wearing red? 🤟💃🏼💃🏾💃🏻🤟 🌸The first camellias of the year are blooming on campus!🌸Don’t miss these beauties between F.G. Mouton and Foster Halls when you get back to campus. Next up: the camellias lining the Walk of Honor. First Monday of 2019! How can UL Lafayette help you achieve your goals this year? 🎓🏆🎻💻🎥🔭🔬🧬📚🤟 ☀️It’s a new year, the sun is shining and campus offices are hustling and bustling up for the spring semester! 🤟 Here we come, 2019! 🤟 #RaginCajuns #Louisiana #newyearseve #2019 Congratulations to the 1,260 new members of the Class of 2018! 🎓🤟🔥