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For Our Future Conference
Each year, the Universities of Louisiana host the For Our Future Conference, a gathering of faculty, staff, and community partners dedicated to elevating the student experience and strengthening our institutions.
This annual event celebrates innovation in higher education, offering a platform to share best practices, tackle current challenges, and explore forward-thinking solutions. Conference themes and tracks evolve annually to align with emerging trends, system-wide priorities, and the evolving landscape of higher education in Louisiana and beyond.
From classrooms to communities, the conference spotlights the ideas and initiatives shaping the future of learning, giving voice to the talent and expertise that fuel our campuses.
For Our Future Award Winners
Each year at the For Our Future Conference, the UL System honors outstanding faculty and staff whose work exemplifies excellence, innovation, and impact across our institutions. These individuals represent the best of what public higher education can offer, showing a deep commitment to students, colleagues and the UL System’s mission.
Faculty Excellence Award
The Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member whose teaching, research, and mentorship reflect the highest standard of academic achievement. Recipients are not only leaders in their field, but they are also deeply invested in student learning and academic progress.
Staff Excellence Impact Award
The Staff Excellence Impact Award honors a staff member whose leadership, initiative, and service have meaningfully strengthened their campus community. The recipient’s work reflects a strong commitment to student development and institutional improvement.
Agent of Change Award
The Agent of Change Award celebrates a faculty or staff member who is leading transformative efforts within their campus or across the UL System. This individual is recognized for bold ideas, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to meaningful progress.
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