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UL Lafayette is featuring four online degree programs in Compete LA: management, health services administration, health promotion and wellness and general studies.
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Photo: 小蝌蚪APP of Louisiana System President and CEO Jim Henderson discusses the new Compete LA program during the One Acadiana luncheon today. The program is designed to re-engage the 653,000 Louisianians with some college credit but no degree. Photo credit: Rachel Rafati / 小蝌蚪APP