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• University of Louisiana at Monroe, formerly known as Northeast Louisiana University, is part of the University of Louisiana system. It is a public school, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees on its 238-acre campus in Monroe, Louisiana.Official Site: About ULM

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1931
  2. Location: Monroe, Louisiana
  3. President: Dr. James E. Cofer
  4. Faculty: 436Peterson's: University of Louisiana at Monroe
  5. Nickname: ULM, Warhawks
  6. Acceptance rate: 90.3% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
  7. [http: //www.wunderground.com/US/LA/Monroe.html Current Weather]

• Noted Programs

  • Aviation
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Geosciences
  • Pharmacy

• University History

  The university was originally founded in 1931 as Ouachita Parish Junior College. It began the Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1939, which trained pilots for World War II. Most recently, in 1999, the school's name was changed to the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

• Notable Alumni

  • Tim Brando, radio host
  • Jimmy Edwards, Canadian Football League player
  • Tim McGraw, country musician
  • Ben Sheets, MLB player

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