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MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe First Lady Christine Berry, Ph.D., knows making a good impression is essential at a job interview. When a job candidate feels good about their appearance and attire, it comes through as confidence – which is vital in an interview. 

"Having access to a professional wardrobe will help to remove a significant barrier to ULM students when interviewing for an internship or a full-time position," Berry said. 

MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation announces the Dr. Alex John, Jr., Endowed Scholarship at ULM is now fully funded, thanks to generous gifts from alumni. The scholarship is in honor of Alex John, Jr., Ed.D., the first Black dean at the university. 

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts impacts of Hurricane Ida to reach Ouachita Parish late Sunday and continue into Monday afternoon. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Ouachita Parish. Rain may reach 1-2 inches in the ArkLaMiss and winds are estimated to be 30-50 mph, according to the latest NWS update.  

BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of Historic Preservation and Division of Archaeology awarded a total $458,669 in Historic Preservation Fund grants for fiscal year 2021-2022 to support 14 projects, trainings, surveys, and scholarships within various communities across the state.

The Berry-Bowden Grand Finale, combined with The Pursuit, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. 

Earlier this summer, the Berry-Bowden Roadshow, featuring first-year University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Ron Berry and first-year head football coach Terry Bowden, made tour stops in Dallas, Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.