Louisiana state leaders have established new safeguards to protect university research from foreign espionage and interference. The measures were discussed at a Wednesday meeting as the state prepares implementation. These protections will affect universities across Louisiana, including those in the Acadiana region.
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Evangeline Parish School Board members are addressing staff concerns about the future of the annual 13th check bonus, which is not a mandatory requirement for the district. While the exact status of the year-end bonus remains unclear, the board has denied rumors that the payment will be eliminated.
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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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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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