Friday, September 18, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 98
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UL enrollment falls, putting growth plan in question

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette experienced a decline in enrollment, threatening its ambitious growth plan to reach 27,500 students by 2035. The university has been relying on enrollment growth to help address its financial challenges. The declining numbers raise questions about whether UL can meet its enrollment targets and financial goals.

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