University of Louisiana at Monroe News

The Ruston Rotary Club meets at noon Wednesday at the Ruston Country Club. Guest speaker will be Andy Shealy of the Lincoln Parish District Attorney's Office.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe's TEACH project this week is partnering with the Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf Council to present "Girls Power Up," a weeklong summer camp hosted on the ULM campus.

A University of Louisiana Monroe nursing student was killed in a crash Saturday night in a Fort Worth suburb.

The University of Louisiana System this summer is kicking off an online degree program that it hopes will improve the state's education level while making it easier for working men and women to earn degrees.

Forty-eight high school students from Marrero to Monroe got hands-on experience in the diverse field of molecular biology as part of a summer research program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe .

<![CDATA[Daniel and Mary McClung of Brandon, Miss. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Ann McClung, to Robert Edward Otting, son of Steven and Sally Otting of Brandon. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McClung of Luling, La., and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Olinde Sr. of Monroe, La. The groom-to-be is the grandson of Mrs. Dottie Otting and the late Mr. Robert Otting of Cape Haze, Fla., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Said of Farmington Hills, Mich. Kristin received a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and will complete an Infectious Disease Pharmacy Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., this June. Rob received a finance degree from Mississippi State University and is currently employed at Trustmark Bank in Jackson. The couple will exchange vows on June 29, 2013, in Brandon.

An olive oil compound called oleocanthal may help prevent Alzheimer's due to its ability to clear beta-amyloid plaque from the brain.

The committee charged with finding the next athletic director for the University of Louisiana at Monroe has narrowed the pool to three candidates, each with varied experience in collegiate athletics.

James Boldin, associate professor of music at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, released a new solo CD, "Jan Koetsier: Music for Horn," that features works by the Dutch composer Jan Koetsier .

The University of Louisiana at Monroe's Fishing Team has garnered national attention once again with a recent appearance in the Time Magazine article, "Big Fish on Campus," which highlights the sport of competitive college angling.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is using video conference interviews to narrow a field of about 40 candidates for athletic director.

For the second time in the past week, Louisiana Tech University has been recognized nationally for providing its students and graduates with an outstanding value for their investment in higher education.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is using video conference interviews to narrow a field of about 40 candidates for athletic director.

Baylea Huffman of Delhi was crowned Miss Louisiana Outstanding Teen at the pageant held at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Forty-eight high school students from across the state are getting hands-on experience in the diverse field of molecular biology as part of a summer research program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

University of Louisiana at Monroe police arrested a man early Friday accused of drug possession and obstructing justice.

Sallie Humble Elementary fourth-grade teacher Rebekah Meredith giggled and leaned back to watch as a small robotic creature crawled across the table in front of her.

Spice up your life with a variety of art, fun, food and music at the nine galleries of downtown Monroe and West Monroe from 5-9 p.m. Thursday.

University of Louisiana at Monroe police arrested a man Tuesday night accused of having cocaine and marijuana in his possession.

The UPS Store, Diversity One Staffing, Centric Federal Credit Union and Glenwood Regional Medical Center were honored with Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence during the Awards of Excellence reception held Thursday evening at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Conference Center.