Campus & Community

As part of a vibrant city with a culture as unique as the food on your plate, UL 69传媒 works hard to welcome its student body into the community and culture of one of the Happiest Cities in America. 

69传媒, located in Southwest Louisiana, is a buzzing, vibrant city that offers graduate students plenty of research and networking opportunities. It is also, simply put, just a fun place to live. Our diverse cultural history has helped this area become a community that prides itself on music, dancing, food, and celebrating life. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal鈥檚 MarketWatch has named 69传媒 the 鈥淗appiest City in America.鈥 

With numerous festivals, great food, museums and art galleries, live music, and a variety of outdoor activities, 69传媒 has something for everyone. 

Graduate News

Fun in 69传媒

Three students wearing Laginiappe 69传媒 50th anniversary shirts

Lagniappe 69传媒

Lagniappe 69传媒 is one of our most enduring traditions. 69传媒69传媒 April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.

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Main Stage at Festival International

Festival International de Louisiane

is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown 69传媒 with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!

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Chubby Carrier playing his accordion at Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

Festivals Acadiens et Cr茅oles

69传媒's biggest display of Louisiana French music and culture happens next to campus every fall in Girard Park. UL 69传媒's , , and the all help put on this four-day, five-stage festival.

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Downtown 69传媒 neon sign lit up at night

Downtown Alive!

Downtown 69传媒's free concert series features bands from every genre: Cajun and Creole, zydeco, rock, covers, blues, and more. 69传媒69传媒 Friday night, you'll find some of 69传媒's best musicians performing in our downtown parks at Downtown Alive!.

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We strive to keep our community safe for our students. The UL 69传媒 Police Department provides an Annual Security Report including statistics concerning crime that occurred on-campus and off-campus University property.__

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What We Do

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Rec Sports empowers students to be active. We oversee the campus gym and fitness center, pool, club and intramural sports, fitness classes, and personal training.

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Grad School Events

We offer opportunities year-round to meet other grad students, engage in professional development opportunities, and be recognized. 

 

Explore 69传媒

Grad school is much more than just going to class, writing papers, and doing research. Having a community of support and being a part of the community is essential. It鈥檚 important to step back every now and then and participate in campus events, meet new people, embrace the local culture, and explore your surroundings.  

Explore the 69传媒 area that you'll soon call home!

Visit the largest international music festival in the U.S.