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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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Four UL students pet a dog during Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
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Four UL students pet a dog during Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week kicked off by bringing some extra joy to campus! 🐾
La Louisiane magazine cover celebrating its 125th year, Sun King, and Maison d'Etre
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
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La Louisiane magazine cover celebrating its 125th year, Sun King, and Maison d'Etre
a Louisiane Magazine was recently recognized by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (@caseadvance) as part of the District IV 2024-2025 Best of CASE Awards.
You Are Not Alone Award: For Students Who Participated in Mental Health Week Nov 10th-14th
The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
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You Are Not Alone Award: For Students Who Participated in Mental Health Week Nov 10th-14th
The You Are Not Alone Award is now open for students to apply for! All students are encouraged to apply! Deadline: November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
UL student sits at desk stating "Well I'm waiting for you to apply to UL Lafayette"
Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
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UL student sits at desk stating "Well I'm waiting for you to apply to UL Lafayette"
Check that BOX off your to-do list!!📦Apply to UL Lafayette at Louisiana.edu!🤟
A picture of the Hilliard Museum Installation, "Nervescape XI"
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
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A picture of the Hilliard Museum Installation, "Nervescape XI"
“Nervescape XI” is one of the artists most ambitious installations and largest in the series, and a spirit of connection is woven into every layer of the work.
A group of UL students arm wrestle in one of the library's study rooms
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
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A group of UL students arm wrestle in one of the library's study rooms
When all the study rooms are full 🙄 but seriously — hang in there!!❤️
A group of UL students walk into the Blue Moon to participate in Hodge Podge
time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
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A group of UL students walk into the Blue Moon to participate in Hodge Podge
time was had on Thursday at the Blue Moon Saloon! Huge thanks to the hodge podge team
UL student works on their intense art project
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
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UL student works on their intense art project
How often do you think about your project? Every day. Not all day, every day.
UL Bass Fishing team poses in front of the Calcasieu River
ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
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UL Bass Fishing team poses in front of the Calcasieu River
ur Ragin’ Cajuns Bass Fishing team kicked off the first stop of the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series this past weekend and our team showed OUT! 🎣
UL Student Union Chick-Fil-A worker holds up a bag of food and drink
Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
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UL Student Union Chick-Fil-A worker holds up a bag of food and drink
Oh, how I’ve missed you Chick-Fil-A 💔(it’s been one day)
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