ULM Women’s Symposium

The 2018 ULM Women’s Symposium was held on Wednesday, March 28th in the new Bayou Pointe Student Event Center. ULM students, faculty and community members came together to discuss personal, professional, and cultural issues women face on campus and in their communities. Nine panels addressed questions about leadership, financial health, inclusion, social media challenges, harassment, negotiation, and networking. Meryl Kennedy Farr, Co-Owner & CEO of Neighbors, LLC served as the keynote speaker. Taryn Branson, from the Office of the Governor, Women’s Policy was a guest speaker. Numerous representatives from various businesses and organizations served on panels, sharing their knowledge on relevant topics. The symposium inspires ULM students, connects them with community leaders, and shows them success up close. The symposium recognizes outstanding individuals effecting change for women across the spectrum. This year’s recipients were: Cindy Rogers, Dr. Ronald Berry, Linda Holyfield, Kelsea McCrary, and Nirali Patel. The symposium is held each year in honor of Women’s History Month.