Louisiana Education

Lafayette Appoints First Black Woman as DEQ Head

News Summary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, making…

3 months ago

Broussard Residents Face Uncertainty Over Internet Expansion

News Summary Residents in Broussard, Louisiana, are facing uncertainty regarding the expansion of high-speed internet as federal funding delays hinder…

3 months ago

New Director Appointed at LSBDC in Hammond

News Summary Wayne Ricks has been appointed as the new Director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at…

3 months ago

New Leadership at the Louisiana Economic Alliance

News Summary Stacy Romero has been appointed as the executive director of the Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD). With…

3 months ago

Louisiana Approves $1.35 Billion for Broadband Expansion

News Summary Louisiana has become the first state in the U.S. to receive approval for $1.35 billion in funding aimed…

3 months ago

Changes in Nonprofit Leadership in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans is witnessing significant changes in its nonprofit sector, with several organizations expanding their leadership teams and…

3 months ago

New Orleans Faces Setback as Farm-to-School Program Funding Canceled

News Summary The Trump Administration has terminated funding for farm-to-school programs in Louisiana, cutting expected support of $11 million for…

3 months ago

Louisiana’s Financial Literacy Boost with LSU Basketball Support

News Summary A new partnership between Experian and LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson aims to alleviate $5 million in debt…

3 months ago