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University’s trademark licensing program recognized for Vintage Louisiana Collection

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Alum, CEO Hargrave speaker for Â鶹ҹÊÐ’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference

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University’s ‘Imagination Mover’ Scott Durbin named Grammy U mentor for aspiring musicians

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Lagniappe Day

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Lagniappe Day is one of our most enduring traditions. Every April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.

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Festival International de Louisiane

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is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown Lafayette with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!

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