SoLAcc reports 2025 highlights and milestones

South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) said 2025 brought new academic and workforce programs, national recognition, major grants, and expanded campus resources across Acadiana.

South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) marked 2025 as a year of expansion and stronger community ties across Acadiana. The college launched new training programs and redesigned existing pathways to align with regional workforce needs. It also received national recognition for student outcomes and was named a national finalist for a Bellwether Award. Grants and philanthropic support expanded rural access, student services, and scholarships. Key facts: - SoLAcc was recognized through the Aspen Prize selection process and named a national finalist for the 2026 Bellwether Award for its campus advisory model. - The college launched new programs in 2025, including a Health Studies Internship, Louisiana's only Honda PACT automotive training, and a revamped Digital Media Design program. - Three new short-term workforce credentials were introduced: Certified Logistics Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, and Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician, alongside continued growth in CDL, welding, and power line worker training. - Major multi-year grants and philanthropic investments were announced to expand program offerings, upgrade technology and learning spaces, and increase advising and wraparound services in rural parishes. - Students received more than $320,000 in scholarships during the year, and SoLAcc students won top medals at state and national SkillsUSA events in healthcare, culinary arts, and technical programs. - Campus life grew with the introduction of Soleil the Owl as the college mascot and the purchase of a nearly 30,000-square-foot academic and administrative facility in Lafayette. Summary: The developments in 2025 extended SoLAcc's focus on workforce-aligned training, student supports, and rural access, while drawing regional and national recognition. The college says it will continue deepening partnerships and building pathways to support learners across Acadiana.