Bruce Craft

Some thoughts on Southern literature & culture, folklife, philosophy, and other rants and ramblings from a college English professor and chicken farmer.

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Southeastern is welcoming a new leader to the Department of Communication and Media Studies.

Dr. Caroline E. Sawyer joins the university from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where she led innovative media projects and helped students gain professional production experience. Her background in broadcasting, storytelling, and experiential learning will help shape the next generation of communicators and media professionals.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/wyT9PTzwcT

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

Honored to give this presentation tonight, representing @oursoutheastern

[Dr. William S. Wainwright @SLUPrez]

Congratulations @oursoutheastern Shelby Bordelon on winning the title of Miss Louisiana!! Hammond America is ROARING for you!! You will represent our university and Louisiana well at the Miss America contest!! Lion Up!! #Lion4Life 💚💛

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

Great time with a great crowd last night in Covington for this lecture in my series on Nearly Forgotten Louisiana Writers.

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

Usually, I only post professional matters on X. But I AM A PAPPAW for the first time so it deserves a post here, too. Daughter Alex and husband Carl in San Diego had a bouncing blue-eyed boy on Sunday. Meet Anthony Carlo Favuzzi, my grandson.

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

100,000 and counting 🦁🎓

Congratulations to Gracie Leblanc for being a part of our #Lion4Life legacy as the 100,000th Southeastern graduate!
#LionUp

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Record spring enrollment at Southeastern! 📈

For the first time in a decade, Southeastern has surpassed 15,000 students. Read more about the enrollment growth and what it means for workforce development in Southeast Louisiana.
https://t.co/EbBCiQhYMQ
#OurSoutheastern #EnrollmentGrowth #HigherEducation #LionUp

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

Honored to be elected President of the Louisiana Folklore Society for the 2026-2028 term. Founded in 1956, the society is the oldest organization in the South devoted to the study of folklore and the preservation of folklife traditions. Check us out here https://t.co/JrIxYSoRTn.

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

@xtnaboyd Love pie. All pie.

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

🚨 Feature Alert! 🚨

President William S. Wainwright is featured as the U.S. cover story of The CEO Magazine, spotlighting his leadership and Southeastern’s vision for the future. The feature shares Southeastern’s story with an international audience and places our university among some of the world’s most accomplished leaders.
Read more: https://t.co/BKBXM5oduo

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

REMINDER: Final Exams begin today, #Lions! Please refer to the Exam Schedule for questions about time and dates: https://t.co/yhonplsBhp

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

The Southeastern family is saddened by the passing of Mr. Joe R. Salter, a lifelong advocate for education and dedicated member of the UL System Board of Supervisors. To honor his service, flags on campus will be lowered to half-staff.

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

🎥✨ One Night. One Film. 100 Years in the Making.

Join us for the world premiere of Southeastern 100 — an original documentary celebrating a century of Southeastern’s stories, milestones, and spirit.
Free at the Columbia Theatre, 6:30 p.m. Be part of history!

[Sims Memorial Library @SimsLibrary]

Independence Day Break at the Library.

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Southeastern continues to be a major economic driver in Louisiana!
$2.3B in total benefits + $649.4M in lifetime earnings for Fall 2023-24 grads = a valuable resource for students and the Hammond community! #Lionup 💚 🦁 💛

For more info: https://t.co/LNmcvsCCRR

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

#LIONUP 💚🦁💛

[Bruce Craft @RealSouthernLit]

@SLUPrez @mistywain Happy birthday Misty!

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Moving Forward, Honoring the Past. 🦁

Our campus continues to evolve, blending historic charm with modern design. It’s where tradition meets innovation—perfect for a university that’s been shaping lives and building history for over a century.
#Southeastern100 #lionup

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Southeastern proudly celebrates a historic milestone—our highest-ever spring semester enrollment in our 100-year history!

“Beyond record enrollment lies a dedicated faculty and staff"
#oursoutheastern #Southeastern100 #lionup #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess

[Southeastern LA Univ @oursoutheastern]

Due to the winter weather conditions, Southeastern will continue operating remotely on Friday, January 24.

The Remote Phase of the Academic Continuity Plan continues to be in effect. Essential staff will report to campus on Friday to continue readiness for full operations on Saturday.