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For more than 125 years, we have been making a meaningful difference for our students. We strive to remain a strong and vibrant institution that provides impressive academic programs, state-of-the-art resources, hands-on experiences, groundbreaking research, scholarships, and career readiness opportunities. Your gift will make an important impact. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish.

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Recent News

The IRS has made cost-of-living adjustments to many items for 2025. The annual gift tax exclusion is $19,000 per recipient (up from $18,000 in 2024). The gift tax exclusion for a noncitizen spouse is $190,000 (up from $185,000). The gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount is $13,990,000 (up from $13,610,000). And the limits on qualified charitable distributions from an IRA are also higher. Click here to read more about gifts from an IRA.

Spotlight on Giving

The Unexpected Power of Giving Life Insurance

Many people use life insurance to protect their family—to make sure loved ones can go to college or pay off the mortgage if they’re not around. But sometimes, those reasons for protection go away over time. The kids graduate college and get jobs. The mortgage gets paid off. If this is your situation, before you let the policy lapse, consider using it to help protect our work and our mission.

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Leave an Enduring Legacy

The Louisiana Heritage Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving

You hold the key to shaping a brighter future for generations of students by supporting our academic programs, athletics, and more. By including UL Lafayette in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of the Louisiana Heritage Society.

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