How UL Lafayette's Budget Crisis Is Impacting the University

We're back with an update on the UL Lafayette budget crisis. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is facing major financial and leadership shifts, and we’re breaking down exactly what’s happening. We revisit the university’s dramatic budget deficit reduction—from $25 million to $2 million—what cuts were made, how academics and research were protected, and why athletics continues to operate in the red. We also look at enrollment challenges, the long-term impact on campus operations, and what these changes signal for higher education across Louisiana.

We also unpack growing concerns around the presidential search, including reports of a potential new president being named without a public search process. As always, we’re keeping our eye on how transparency, leadership decisions, and statewide higher-ed trends affect our communities.

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