Reginald F. Lewis Scholars

McNeese’s First Reginald F. Lewis Scholar to Graduate Isaiah Johnson, a member of the first cohort of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars, will graduate from McNeese State University this week. “Being the first Reginald F. Lewis Scholar to graduate at McNeese is…

Since Eric and Caiden can’t jet off with their cohort to Paris this summer, they found an incredible alternative! They’ve joined Northwestern State University's study abroad group, immersing themselves in the charm of France. From iconic landmarks to the halls of the French Senate, every moment has been unforgettable. And guess what? They even snagged a pic with Senator Vanina Paoli-Gagin from Troyes!

Join us in celebrating Johnnie, Cohort 3 Scholar, as he dons his white coat during a ceremony at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Congratulations on this achievement!

Last week, Caleb and Frank, proud representatives of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Reginald F. Lewis Scholars, delivered an inspiring presentation to the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority in celebration of Black History Month!

Must hear news!🎧

Hear from three Tech students from three different cohorts of the UL System's Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program on the new edition of Beyond 1894! Jayden, Joseph, and Da'Voznik discuss culture, community, and more in this special episode.

Listen at the link below or on your favorite podcast platform.

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We invite you to celebrate with us however you can. We would love for you to share this post and introduce the Scholars to your followers! These guys are going places—you won't want to forget their faces! Help us reach our goal:
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This , give the gift of opportunity to a young Black man in the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program. Your gifts allow us to provide scholarship, mentorship, and outreach opportunities to these deserving young men. https://ow.ly/wJhI50QbH2w

Happy from the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars! Your generosity brings us closer to our goal of fully funding the first three cohorts and see our very first Scholars through graduation. Can you help us get there? https://ow.ly/3zm250QbGZK

Giving Tuesday is officially one week away! November 28 is a global day of giving back when individuals like you come together to support causes you believe in.

We want to remind you of the tremendous difference your generosity can make. Thank you for believing in and supporting the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars.

On November 24th, Bayou Classic Friday, the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars will host a networking event at 11 AM at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Students will practice elevator pitches, grow professional networks, and build presentation skills and confidence.
📣Students and mentors register at: https://ow.ly/Grm050Q4JVp

It has been yet another outstanding year for the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars. With three cohorts of 54 exceptional young men consistently achieving success, we proudly unveil our 2022-23 annual report. https://ow.ly/9VLW50Q1cRs

This morning, the Louisiana Assoc. of College & University Student Personnel Administrators recognized the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars as the recipients of the 2023 Program/Practice of the Year award. Cohort 2 Scholar Isaiah Crawford was also awarded the 2023 Student Leader of the Year. Congratulations to all our Scholars!

The Louisiana Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators, or LACUSPA, is an organization dedicated to servicing higher education professionals, students, and associates in the State of Louisiana. Institutions in neighboring states and other regions of the United States are welcome to attend LACUSPA conferences.

Summer plans ✅

The Reginald F. Lewis Scholars and University of Louisiana at Lafayette received a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant funding a program to address the talent and diversity gap in the biotechonology workforce. This high-impact summer program, led by CGI will leverage the Scholars' successes.
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Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Joshua Joubert!
University of New Orleans

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Eian Bailey!
University of New Orleans

Congratulations to Kennith Woods, Cohort 3 Scholar and first place winner in the 'Best Headline' category from Louisiana Press Association's Better Newspaper Competition! Kennith is the News Editor for Southeastern Louisiana University's student newspaper, The Lion's Roar.

Cohort 3 Scholar Johnnie Hardy served as a student speaker for the 2023 University of Louisiana at LafayetteNew Student Convocation! Johnnie gave an official welcome to all first-year students entering the university.

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Myles Goldman!
University of Louisiana Monroe

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Edward Williams!
University of Louisiana Monroe

Frank Clavelle III, Cohort 2 Scholar from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the recipient of the James Carter Exemplary Leadership Award for 2023. This honor is given to one Scholar each year who rises up from his Cohort and sets himself apart as a natural leader. Congratulations, Frank

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Jalen Jackson!
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Johnnie Hardy!
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Thank you to our partner, Sodexo USA, who pledged to continue supporting our Scholars by funding their on-campus dining plans for a third year! Read more below. ⬇️
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Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Jarius Smith!
Southeastern Louisiana University

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Kennith Woods!
Southeastern Louisiana University

As our retreat comes to an end, we'd like to thank Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Evan Sheppard for not only showing up and presenting a Healthy Lifestyles session with our Scholars yesterday morning but also sponsoring dinner at Mike Andersons Seafood for everyone last night.

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Frederick Nichols!
Northwestern State University

Two Nicholls Students Selected for Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program - Nicholls News THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls students Caleb Lewis and Eurico Cosme Da Silva Neto were selected to be in Cohort 3 of University of Louisiana System’s Reginald F. Lewis Scholars Program. For the third year in a row, Nicholls is participating in the program, along with the eight other UL System member...

Cohort 3 Scholar Spotlight!📣 Meet Christopher Soileau!
Northwestern State University