May 18, 2020
Associated Press
Louisiana House agrees to let colleges continue to set fees
https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-house-agrees-to-let-colleges-continue-to-set-fees/
Hammond
Southeastern holds virtual graduation to celebrate graduates
https://www.wafb.com/2020/05/16/southeastern-holds-virtual-graduation-celebrate-graduates/
Houma/Thibodaux
Academic distancing: Nicholls holds 2020 Spring commencement ceremonies online Saturday
https://www.dailycomet.com/news/20200516/academic-distancing-nicholls-holds-2020-spring-commencement-ceremonies-online-saturday
Lafayette
Courage, resilience and records: Milestones mark UL Lafayette Commencement
https://www.katc.com/news/courage-resilience-and-records-milestones-mark-ul-lafayette-commencement
See how UL Lafayette spring 2020 ‘Ragin’ Grads’ celebrate graduation on social media
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/education/2020/05/15/university-louisiana-lafayette-ul-spring-2020-ragin-cajun-graduates/5195733002/
Lake Charles
769 candidates for virtual graduation today
https://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/APA/AmPress/SharedView.Article.aspx?href=AMP%2F2020%2F05%2F16&id=Ar00700&sk=B85806D6&viewMode=text
Mixed reactions from graduates after McNeese State University holds virtual commencement
https://www.kplctv.com/2020/05/16/mixed-reactions-graduates-after-mcneese-state-university-holds-virtual-commencement/
Sulphur teacher uses technology to make PPE
https://www.kplctv.com/video/2020/05/15/sulphur-teacher-uses-technology-make-ppe/
Monroe
LA Tech AD: Safe return of football key for Louisiana Tech ‘even if it’s less profitable’
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2020/05/16/louisiana-tech-ad-safe-return-football-key-money-not-driving-force/3110304001/
Natchitoches
NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio outlines CARES Act policies
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2020/05/18/nsu-president-dr-chris-maggio-outlines-cares-act-policies/
New Orleans
Will Sutton: Why Obama’s speech to HBCUs — like Southern, Grambling State — is a big deal
https://www.nola.com/opinions/will_sutton/article_2cdd264a-9865-11ea-b8b1-73137e159530.html
Regional/National
Grambling athletics department graduates 39 for the spring 2020 semester.
https://hbcugameday.com/2020/05/17/grambling-athletics-department-graduates-39-for-the-spring-2020-semester/
