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09/02/2026

Parenting students are earning degrees while raising families, working, and managing everything life brings with it. 💛

This Student Parent Month, Inside Higher Ed is highlighting how the University of Louisiana System is thinking differently about supporting these students, including work underway at Nicholls and ULM to build new resources through StudyNPlay.

Through Compete LA, we know how much the right support at the right time can matter for an adult learner.

It takes a community to help more Louisianians finish what they started. You can be part of it.

Read the story: https://bit.ly/4xvbijn

Support Compete LA students: https://bit.ly/45XXtOn

The University of Louisiana System is expanding support for student parents by addressing an overlooked barrier to success: finding time to study.

12/28/2024

🎓 500 Graduates in 5 Years! 🎉

With fall commencements coming to a close, we’re excited to celebrate a major milestone in the Compete LA program: 500 graduates in just five years!

Every graduate represents dedication, resilience, and the power of finishing what you started. Thank you to our incredible students, Compete LA Coaches, and partner campuses for making this milestone possible.

Together, we’re proving that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams. 💡

12/25/2024

🎄 This Christmas, we celebrate the gift of education and the transformative opportunities it brings to our students and their families. At Compete LA, we are grateful for the perseverance of our students, the dedication of our coaches, and the support of our campuses in helping adult learners achieve their dreams.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and meaningful holiday season. Here’s to celebrating successes and creating opportunities together! 🎓💙

12/14/2024

Some say scrolling through social media can cause brain rot, but for two McNeese State University seniors it was quite the opposite. Marcus Bosby and Christine Jones, who are steps away from achieving…

12/03/2024

🌟 Today is Giving Tuesday—Let’s Build Louisiana’s Workforce Together!

At Compete LA, we’re helping adult learners return to higher education, earn their degrees, and transform their lives. But these students are doing more than achieving personal success—they’re contributing to Louisiana’s economy and building a stronger workforce.

Here’s how you can be part of this mission today:

Partner with us: Compete LA can help connect your employees with the resources they need to finish their degrees.

Donate: Your contributions help expand access to education for students across the state.

Share: Amplify our message and help connect more adult learners to opportunities through Compete LA.

Together, we can create meaningful change for individuals, businesses, and communities across Louisiana.

💙 Join us today: bit.ly/4eGBDAM

11/28/2024

🍂 This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful for Partnerships That Drive Change

At Compete LA, we’re thankful for the organizations and individuals who help us create opportunities for adult learners across Louisiana. Your support ensures that more students can return to higher education, complete their degrees, and bring their talents back into the workforce.

This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating the power of community and looking ahead to Giving Tuesday on December 3. It’s an opportunity for businesses, industry leaders, and donors to join us in supporting Louisiana’s adult learners. Together, we can strengthen our state’s future, one degree at a time.

Let’s turn gratitude into action!

💙 Learn how to get involved: bit.ly/4eGBDAM

11/26/2024

📅 Giving Tuesday is Just One Week Away!

Compete LA is transforming lives by connecting adult learners in Louisiana with the resources they need to return to school and complete their degrees. These students aren’t just changing their own futures—they’re strengthening the workforce and driving economic growth across the state.

This Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd, we invite you to join us in creating opportunities that matter. Here’s how you can help:

Partner with us: Collaborate with Compete LA to support your Louisiana employees in earning their degrees.

Donate: Every contribution expands our ability to serve students.

Spread the word: Share our mission with your network to help connect more Louisianans with life-changing opportunities at CompeteLA.org

Together, we can make higher education more accessible and impactful for adult learners.

💙 Learn more and prepare to give: bit.ly/4eGBDAM

10/30/2024

There's no such thing as earning part of a bachelor's degree. Compete LA works with you to ensure your previously earned credits are not wasted. It's time to re-enroll in school and graduate with a degree in hand, and Compete LA is here to help.

10/24/2024

“My experience with Compete LA was easy, fast, confidential, and extremely professional & helpful. Special thanks to my coach, Julia, for always helping me with any questions I had and pointing me in the right direction. I am currently still enrolled in School Online and Love it.” - LaTonya, Grambling State University

10/17/2024

We know you have many demands on your time. For many Compete LA students, completing coursework on the weekends fits best with busy schedules. Taking classes online offers flexibility to make returning to school easier.