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Entergy Louisiana Makes Three Contributions to �鶹��ý Foundation

Payton Suire — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:04:39 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – The �鶹��ý Foundation received three donations from Entergy Louisiana in support of �鶹��ý’ Tour Tuesday program, Bayou Region Incubator and Department of Music’s Opera Workshop. Tour Tuesday Thanks to Entergy’s $10,000 contribution, �鶹��ý will be able to continue its Tour Tuesday program. This program focuses on bringing underrepresented students to […]

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�鶹��ý Unveils Newly Renovated Spaces for Bridge to Independence Program

Payton Suire — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:04:40 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �鶹��ý hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the renovated spaces for its Bridge to Independence program. This project was completed thanks to Colleen Hunter and Jeannette Guillory Thomason, who each donated $500,000 to the �鶹��ý Foundation to support the program. Both women made these contributions in honor of their […]

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�鶹��ý Opera Presents Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème

Payton Suire — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:08:41 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – �鶹��ý is set to host its twelfth annual opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème. Production times are Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Mary and Al Danos Theater in Talbot Hall. The production will feature the […]

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Thibodaux Service League Donated to �鶹��ý Bridge to Independence

Payton Suire — Wed, 03 May 2023 15:07:43 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – Thibodaux Service League donated $8,000 to the �鶹��ý Bridge to Independence program. Each year the Thibodaux Service League hosts a fundraising event called the Royal Fairytale, a dance for dads and daughters, granddaughters and grandpas and any girl with a father figure in her life. The League selected �鶹��ý Bridge to Independence […]

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�鶹��ý Foundation Raises Over $1 Million after its Sixth Give-N-Day

Payton Suire — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:21:53 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. – After its sixth Give-N-Day, The �鶹��ý Foundation has raised over $1 million for the University’s departments and student organizations. �鶹��ý’ 2023 Give-N-Day received the most donors, donations and funds raised ever, raising over $265,000 with 1,587 donors and 2,188 donations. These donations will benefit 130 �鶹��ý organizations, all receiving at least one […]

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�鶹��ý Only Louisiana University Ranked for Students on Autism Spectrum

Jacob Batte — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — Great Value Colleges has named �鶹��ý one of the top programs for students on the autism spectrum. �鶹��ý is the only Louisiana university on the list and No. 46 in the country. Criteria include other methodology rankings, affordability, evidence of innovative practices and student success. �鶹��ý offers two programs for […]

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Transformative Gift from Arlen “Benny” Cenac, Jr. to Renovate Greenhouse, Name Building After Father

Jacob Batte — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �鶹��ý is excited to announce a $1.2 million gift from local businessman and philanthropist Arlen “Benny” Cenac, Jr. Of that, $500,000 will be used for the �鶹��ý Greenhouse Renovation Project. The gift will allow �鶹��ý to demolish the existing facility and build the Arlen Cenac Greenhouse in honor of his […]

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�鶹��ý Named Top Small College for Students with Autism

Jacob Batte — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:30:00 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �鶹��ý has been named one of the 30 best small colleges for students with autism spectrum disorder by Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide. To qualify, schools must have enrollments below 10,000 and a program specific to the needs of students on the autism spectrum. Schools must also exhibit friendliness toward […]

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�鶹��ý Only Louisiana college to Make Top 50 List for Students with Disabilities

Jacob Batte — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:00:48 +0000

THIBODAUX, La. — �鶹��ý was recently ranked in the top 50 Colleges for Students with Disabilities by Great Value Colleges. �鶹��ý was ranked No. 44 and was the only school from Louisiana to make the list. Great Value Colleges built its rankings by sifting through several lists that help students with disabilities pick […]

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Bridge to Independence Archives - �鶹������ý News

Entergy Louisiana Makes Three Contributions to �鶹������ý Foundation

�鶹������ý Unveils Newly Renovated Spaces for Bridge to Independence Program

�鶹������ý Opera Presents Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème

Thibodaux Service League Donated to �鶹������ý Bridge to Independence

�鶹������ý Foundation Raises Over $1 Million after its Sixth Give-N-Day

�鶹������ý Only Louisiana University Ranked for Students on Autism Spectrum