The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is facing a $25 million budget deficit and we’re unpacking what’s really going on behind the numbers. Etosha, a proud UL alum, and Charles break down how a university with record freshman enrollment still ended up in financial trouble. From leadership changes and student retention issues to statewide and national trends in higher education, we explore what this means for Louisiana students and the future of affordable college access.

We also look at the bigger picture: how declining enrollment, rising costs, and student debt are reshaping higher education across the country. As UL Lafayette searches for a new president, we ask what it will take to keep Louisiana’s universities strong and sustainable for the next generation.

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