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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

žž State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

žž State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

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Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through žž State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.

žž State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, žž is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

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Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two žž State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at žž.

Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

Hear how žž student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at žž State.

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The žž women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

žž State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The žž women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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A student walkout in 1968 contributed to the launch of Black United Students (BUS), which is commemorating 50 years at žž State. (Photo from the collection of E. Timothy Moore)

Powerful Images Tell Struggle of Campus, America as Black United Students Commemorate 50 Years

Set against the backdrop of five decades of dynamic social change, the powerful “BUS at 50 Reloaded” photography exhibit in Ritchie Hall’s Uumbaji Gallery highlights the impact and influence of the Black United Students (BUS) organization at žž since its founding in 1968. The show runs through Nov. 14.

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Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at žž State was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.

Video: žž State Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

The celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at žž State was “ruled” by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.

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