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Vermilion Parish School System prepares for Space X

The Vermilion Parish School System is preparing for long-term impacts from SpaceX's development plans on Pecan Island. District officials are evaluating staffing needs, facility capacity, and new instructional programming to accommodate the expected economic and population changes from the aerospace company's arrival.

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KLFY5h ago
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Here's what UL scientists are doing with mammoth remains discovered in Lafayette

University of Louisiana scientists are studying mammoth remains discovered in Lafayette, including a tooth that has been recovered so far. Researchers believe more of the animal's skeleton may be preserved at the excavation site.

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KLFY2d ago
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LSUE prof featured in historical lecture, Q&A at British Embassy

LSU Eunice faculty member Michael Ray Taylor was invited to speak at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he delivered a historical lecture and participated in a question-and-answer session. The appearance highlights the university's contribution to scholarly discourse on historical topics.

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KLFY2d ago
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UL president visits NASA in Houston to explore possible collaboration

University of Louisiana President Ramesh Kolluru led a delegation to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to explore potential research, education, and workforce development partnerships. The visit represents an opportunity for UL to collaborate with a major space agency on projects that could benefit the university and the Acadiana region.

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