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Lagniappe Day

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

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Krewe of Roux

Krewe of Roux is the University's kick-off to the Mardi Gras season. Every year, Ragin' Cajuns participate in a masquerade ball and parade that travels through campus. Following the parade, the king and queen are selected by who finds the plastic baby in king cakes.

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Downtown Alive!

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

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Ragin' Cajuns cheerleaders stand in a row with white pompoms lined up in front of them.
Let’s geaux, Cajuns!!! Thursday is the LAST HOME GAME of the season and we want to pack Cajun Field! Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10. Come out to support your Ragin’ Cajuns on our home turf! #geauxcajuns
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Ragin' Cajuns cheerleaders stand in a row with white pompoms lined up in front of them.
Let’s geaux, Cajuns!!! Thursday is the LAST HOME GAME of the season and we want to pack Cajun Field! Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10. Come out to support your Ragin’ Cajuns on our home turf! #geauxcajuns
A diverse group of students pose inside a frame that says International Education Week across the top.
With more than 600 International students from 90 countries around the world, we have a lot to celebrate during International Education Week!
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A diverse group of students pose inside a frame that says International Education Week across the top.
With more than 600 International students from 90 countries around the world, we have a lot to celebrate during International Education Week!
A woman with dark brown hair stands in front of the fleur-de-lis fountain in the Quad with her hand raised in the UL hand sign.
🥶 Not really frozen, just throwing it back to a #MannequinChallenge at the Quad fountain for International Education Week! International students turned out for a chilly Selfie Tour to see the most iconic spots on campus while getting tips on taking bett
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A woman with dark brown hair stands in front of the fleur-de-lis fountain in the Quad with her hand raised in the UL hand sign.
🥶 Not really frozen, just throwing it back to a #MannequinChallenge at the Quad fountain for International Education Week! International students turned out for a chilly Selfie Tour to see the most iconic spots on campus while getting tips on taking bett
An older man in a polka dot jacket, white pants, gucci belt, floral shirt, black bowtie, red pocketsquare, and a fedora leans casually against a wood paneled wall.
Dr. Magdy Bayoumi — professor, mentor, and fashion icon.🤩 Dr. Bayoumi has been bringing his expertise in electrical and computer engineering, computer science and research, dedication to mentoring doctoral and master’s students, warm personality, and vib
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An older man in a polka dot jacket, white pants, gucci belt, floral shirt, black bowtie, red pocketsquare, and a fedora leans casually against a wood paneled wall.
Dr. Magdy Bayoumi — professor, mentor, and fashion icon.🤩 Dr. Bayoumi has been bringing his expertise in electrical and computer engineering, computer science and research, dedication to mentoring doctoral and master’s students, warm personality, and vib
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Opening night of State of LA Danse was a huge success with a packed house! 🩰
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A ballerina hovers mid-air, arms raised above her head and toes pointed
Opening night of State of LA Danse was a huge success with a packed house! 🩰
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UL Lafayette mourns the passing of Raymond S. "Coach" Blanco, a legendary member of the University community for 46 years. Blanco, a coach and administrator, was a fierce advocate for students and their success. Our thoughts are with his family and loved
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Three older Caucasian figures stand side-by-side.
UL Lafayette mourns the passing of Raymond S. "Coach" Blanco, a legendary member of the University community for 46 years. Blanco, a coach and administrator, was a fierce advocate for students and their success. Our thoughts are with his family and loved
A young woman with brown hair smiles while looking off to the side, she wears a hip outfit centered on a quilted black jacket with a fleur-de-lis on the breast.
Give the gift of Louisiana this holiday season with Ragin’ Cajuns gear!🎁 Our Holiday Gift Guide has something special for everyone on your list (including yourself!). Shop at Louisiana.edu/giftguide. #CajunsWishList
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A young woman with brown hair smiles while looking off to the side, she wears a hip outfit centered on a quilted black jacket with a fleur-de-lis on the breast.
Give the gift of Louisiana this holiday season with Ragin’ Cajuns gear!🎁 Our Holiday Gift Guide has something special for everyone on your list (including yourself!). Shop at Louisiana.edu/giftguide. #CajunsWishList
A great white egret is seen in golden light filtering through the orange needles of Cypress Lake.
Today and every day, we are thankful for you, Ragin’ Cajuns! We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
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A great white egret is seen in golden light filtering through the orange needles of Cypress Lake.
Today and every day, we are thankful for you, Ragin’ Cajuns! We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
two students sit, one appears to be interviewing the other.
What are we grateful for this Thanksgiving? YOU, Ragin’ Cajuns! 🤟🍂🍁
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two students sit, one appears to be interviewing the other.
What are we grateful for this Thanksgiving? YOU, Ragin’ Cajuns! 🤟🍂🍁
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