The Louisiana College Access Network (LACAN)

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The Louisiana College Access Network (LACAN) plays a central role in advancing statewide improvements in college-going. Louisiana is home to a rich ecosystem of college access professionals—school counselors, admissions officers, and community-based organizations—who are constantly identifying new strategies to spur college enrollment. LACAN strengthens this work by fostering connections among professionals and programs operating in all corners of the state.

Convening—the core of network-building—is where this work continues. On February 25, 2026, a series of quarterly convenings will begin with an in-person event in Baton Rouge. Convenings are completely open to the public. If you are committed to improving college access in Louisiana, we hope you will join us. Register at the link below.

Note: If you are unable to attend our convening, but would like to receive updates on future LACAN events, use the registration link to join our list serv.

2026 Future Educator Honor Roll

Date:
May 5, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol

2026 LAHEC Professional Development Summit

Date:
May 20, 2026
12:00 am – 11:59 pm
Location:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center

2026 LAHEC Professional Development Summit

Date:
May 21, 2026
12:00 am – 11:59 pm
Location:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center

June 2026 Joint Regents/BESE Meeting

Date:
June 10, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:
Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100
First Floor
Claiborne Building

June 2026 Board of Regents Meeting

Date:
June 10, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Rooms A&B 1-136
First Floor
Claiborne Building

June 2026 Task Force on Career Alignment

Date:
June 16, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location:
Iowa Room
First Floor
Claiborne Building

June 2026 Health Works Commission

Date:
June 18, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Rooms A&B 1-136
First Floor
Claiborne Building

June 2026 CEMC Meeting

Date:
June 23, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location:
Board Conference Room

June 2026 Dual Enrollment Task Force

Date:
June 30, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location:
LSU Eunice

August 2026 Board of Regents Meeting

Date:
August 26, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:
Iowa Room
First Floor
Claiborne Building

September 2026 Task Force on Career Alignment

Date:
September 10, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location:
Iowa Room
First Floor
Claiborne Building

FY27 Higher Education Budget Hearings

Date:
September 22, 2026
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location:
Board Conference Room
Sixth Floor
Claiborne Building

September 2026 Board of Regents Meeting

Date:
September 23, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:
Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100
First Floor
Claiborne Building

September 2026 CEMC Meeting

Date:
September 29, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location:
Board Conference Room

October 2026 Health Works Commission

Date:
October 7, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Rooms A&B 1-136
First Floor
Claiborne Building

October 2026 Board of Regents Meeting

Date:
October 21, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location:
Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100
First Floor
Claiborne Building

November 2026 Dual Enrollment Task Force

Date:
November 5, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

December 2026 Task Force on Career Alignment

Date:
December 3, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location:
Baton Rouge Community College

December 2026 Joint Regents/BESE Meeting

Date:
December 9, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:
Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100
First Floor
Claiborne Building

December 2026 Board of Regents

Date:
December 9, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Rooms A&B 1-136
First Floor
Claiborne Building

December 2026 Health Works Commission

Date:
December 11, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Rooms A&B 1-136
First Floor
Claiborne Building

December 2026 CEMC Meeting

Date:
December 15, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location:
Board Conference Room