The Lafayette Parish School Board faces a contempt of court threat following a dispute over whether it violated Louisiana's Open Meetings Law when voting to close Comeaux High School. The underlying lawsuit alleges the board improperly closed meetings during the decision-making process regarding the school closure.
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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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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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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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