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University Research & ImpactUniversity News
Dr. Ramesh Kolluru appointed UL Lafayette president
Dr. Ramesh Kolluru is the seventh president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors unanimously approved his appointment during a special...
UL Lafayette biologists discuss new research on using invasive carp as crawfish bait
UL Lafayette researcher reveals first direct evidence of rare cosmic process in ancient stardust
Nearly $25M in federal support advances UL Lafayette research in semiconductors, life sciences, cybersecurity
Embrace Our Culture
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.
- Highlight Crawfish boil & canoe races
- Distance Cypress Lake
- When it Happens Every April
Festival International de Louisiane
Festival International de Louisiane is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown Lafayette with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!
- Highlight Country's largest international music festival
- Distance 1 mile from campus
- When it Happens Every April
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.
- Highlight Mardi Gras ball and parade
- Distance On campus
- When it Happens Every Mardi Gras
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!.
- Highlight Free concert series
- Distance 1 mile from campus
- When it Happens Fridays in the fall and spring
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