Tuesday, September 15, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 95
EducationKLFY

University of Louisiana welcomes back NASA deputy system manager

NASA Deputy System Manager Stephen Damico, a 1999 University of Louisiana graduate with a mechanical engineering degree, returned to campus Monday to speak about his three-decade aerospace career in human spaceflight. His visit highlights the university's connection to the space industry and the accomplishments of its alumni.

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KLFY7h ago
Education

St. Martin School Board remains under federal desegregation order

The St. Martin Parish School Board remains under federal court oversight more than 60 years after a desegregation lawsuit was filed in 1965. Attorneys continue to work through issues tied to the decades-old case, Thomas v. St. Martin Parish School Board, as the district navigates ongoing compliance with federal desegregation orders.

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KLFY10h ago
Education

UL Lafayette students place second in international oil exploration competition

A team of master's degree students from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Geosciences placed second in the 2026 Imperial Barrel Award Competition, an international oil exploration competition. The five-student team competed against universities worldwide in identifying optimal drilling locations for oil companies.

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KLFY3d ago
Education

LSU Eunice announces creation of new college, appoints first dean

Louisiana State University Eunice has announced the creation of a new college within the institution and appointed its first dean. This expansion represents a significant organizational change for the regional university, strengthening its academic structure and program offerings for students in the Acadiana area.

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