Go beneath the waves and beyond the stars in the latest La Louisiane

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Sink your claws into the latest La Louisiane.

The Fall 2019 issue of the magazine of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette came out this week. Its cover story, dissects the massive UL Lafayette Zoological Crustacean Collection the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History recently acquired from the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ.

Likely the largest archive of gene sequence-quality decapod specimens from the Americas, the collection is the life’s work of Dr. Darryl Felder, a professor emeritus of biology.

The issue also features stories about the past and future of space exploration.

Read about the work ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ. And let the magazine introduce you to, an alum who contributed to the moon landing and the development of the space shuttle.

Business ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs are using cutting-edge technology to make money for the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ , and ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ nurses are helping patients . Read both stories in this issue as well.

For sports fans, the magazine offers that’s giving the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Ragin’ Cajuns a competitive edge off the field.

Other stories include:

  • a profile of recent graduate was professional – and personal;
  • an on university campuses nationwide, including UL Lafayette; and
  • a behind-the-scenes look at , a pantry serving up food security for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs.

The staff of the produces La Louisiane. The magazine covers many aspects of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, including research, campus development, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ life, athletics and alumni accomplishments.

The print issue of La Louisiane reaches about 100,000 readers via direct mail and distribution on campus. . 

Readership includes ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, alumni and other ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ supporters. Copies are also mailed to high school principals and guidance counselors across the state to support ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ recruitment.