To our esteemed guests,

It is my honor to welcome you to this year’s Universities of Louisiana Academic Summit! Our Southeastern Lion Family has been working hard to ensure you have the best experience possible – one that allows you all to highlight undergraduate research taking place at your home institutions.

This summit serves as our way to celebrate Louisiana students’ achievements and the interests that drive you to lead our state into the future. From visual and performing arts to research posters and oral presentations, Universities of Louisiana institutions attend this summit to bring intellectual discussion and unique perspectives from their respective regions of the state.

Southeastern specifically prides itself as the cornerstone for educational growth and cultural development of the northshore region. We hope you enjoy the historic Pottle Music Building, exceptional Contemporary Art Gallery, award winning Sims Memorial Library, and the newly renovated D Vickers Hall and Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center. These venues represent Southeastern’s past, present and future, and serve as staging grounds for your presentations. Make the most of your time as you visit these buildings!

Thank you to our students across the UL System who will be presenting their work at this summit. You are the future of Louisiana and serve as some of the best examples of what higher education in our state has to offer. We hope you all have a wonderful experience as you share your research and creative pursuits. Enjoy our campus, explore a wealth of fresh perspectives, and indulge in your shared passion for academic growth.

William S. Wainwright, Ph.D.

President

Southeastern Louisiana University