ULM History
When was ULM open?
1931
What was the largest gift ever given to a university in the state of Louisiana?
The Lumen Building to ULM.
What famous benefactor associated with 2 major industries has made significant difference in ULM’s Visual and Performing Arts?
The Biedenharns
Which campuses were the first to merge with LDCC?
Tallulah & Lake Providence
What employee did Dr. Kreider hire that later became president of LCTCS?
Dr. Monty Sullivan
During the depression, the junior college became a part of what other university system to secure funding?
LSU
ULM is known for their national award winning water-ski team? How many national titles have they received?
29
ULM has a unique program whose director is the only person trained in surplus lines and reinsurance. This program’s graduates have a 100% job placement rate and are highly sought after throughout the country.
Risk Management and Insurance
What year was the first merger?
2012
How many campuses does LDCC have?
8
Who designed the original famous shark teeth design on the P-40 flown during WWI?
Walt Disney
What program was the 1st of its kind to be accredited in the US. The graduates from the program have a 100% job placement rate and are the second highest paid graduates-second to pharmacy?
Construction Management
What former NLU and major league baseball pitcher was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Angels Hall of Fame in 2009?
Chuck Finley
Where was LDCC first permanent home?
Millhaven
What programs did LDCC just receive a federal grant to fund with ULM?
Medical Lab Technician and Teacher Ed
What was Bayou Pointe before it was an event center?
The Natatorium
What famous construction management alumnus was Disney’s Chief Imagineer?
Jack Blitch
Where does LDCC rank in size of schools within the LCTCS system?
6th
Who was the first chancellor?
Dr. Lynn Kreider
What is the largest program at LDCC?
ASN
What ULM alumnus created a world famous baby diaper rash ointment?
George Boudreaux
What NLU quarterback threw the game-winning touchdown in the 1987 championship game?
Stan Humphries
LDCC is one of the smaller schools with LCTCS- does it lead any areas within the system?
workforce training events, adult education learners and trainings, and revenue from workforce trainings
What year were the first classes offered at LDCC?
2001
What is our fastest growing program at LDCC?
Automotive