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Survey ranked BR 10th best job market

By Grace Montgomery
Staff Writer
March 28, 2010

Baton Rouge is the 10th best city for young adults, according to a recent survey by business Web site Portfolio.com.Young adults make up 26 percent of Baton Rouge's population, the survey said."Because...

Former dean not prosecuted for theft

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 28, 2010

A former University associate vice chancellor and dean has been given a scholarship fund in her name after it was determined there was insufficient evidence to prosecute her on the theft charges for which...

 

23rd annual Vet School exhibit features 75 pieces

By Mallory Logan
Contributing Writer
March 28, 2010

Horses, dogs and zebras are among many animals residing in the School of Veterinary Medicine Library until April 25.The veterinary school's 23rd annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art held its...

La. to try again for federal ‘Race to the Top’ education grant

By The Associated Press
March 28, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's education chief says the state will apply again for federal "Race to the Top" money after losing out in the first round, but he expressed little desire to amend the...

CPEX extends deadline for application

By Rachel Warren
Contributing Writer
March 28, 2010

The Center for Planning Excellence offers funding to communities throughout Louisiana to improve conditions for current and future residents using a program called Smart Growth Seed Funding. The deadline...

Low, cool temperatures expected in April, May

By Jacob Most
Contributing Writer
March 28, 2010

Students trying to spend spring break in the sun could be in for cooler weather when they return to the University in April.The University has experienced unusual weather this year because of the El Niño...

Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., speaks to a joint legislative session Monday as the 2010 regular legislative session begins at the State Capitol.

Governor says budget woes can prompt change in Louisiana

By The Associated Press
March 28, 2010

(AP) — As deep budget cuts threaten state services and jobs, Gov. Bobby Jindal told lawmakers on the opening day of the annual regular session Monday that the money troubles also provide a chance...

Nominations accepted for service award, due April 30

By Ryan Buxton
Senior Staff Writer
March 28, 2010

 Nominations are being accepted for the Chancellor's Sesquicentennial Service Award.The award, which is part of the University's sesquicentennial celebrations, will honor individuals or organizations...

Students talk to legislators about future of higher education

By Catherine Threlkeld
Staff Writer
March 28, 2010

To see a video from the march, click here.  University students crammed the Louisiana State Capitol's gallery, clustered around senators and anxiously waited for time to speak with their representatives...

Megan Dupré, kinesiology junior, left, and Jean Marie Maraist, communication studies junior, discuss “Top Yam” on TLC, in which the two were featured, Friday.

‘Top Yam’ TV show depicts La. pageant

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
March 27, 2010

The University doesn't just have sports stars anymore — it has reality television stars as well. Jeanne Marie Maraist and Megan Dupré appeared on TLC's new reality show "Top Yam: The Louisiana...

Higher education prepares for the worst in cuts

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Senior Staff Writer
March 27, 2010

The futures of colleges, programs, faculty and salaries hang in the balance as the legislative session begins today.With a $1 billion dollar deficit looming, University administrators say the stakes have...

Haitian twins find home in La.

By The Associated Press
March 27, 2010

SHREVEPORT (AP) — Fear and uncertainty sometimes keeps Bruny and Brunel Civil awake at night.Memories of the devastating earthquake and anguish widespread in their native Haiti are enough to bring...