A homecoming tradition continued at ULM as eager participants ran the university mile.  The event is held every year on campus during homecoming week, and anyone can compete.  Adults, children, and students came out to enjoy a one mile run through the main campus roadways.  The race started at the Airway Science building on Northeast Avenue, continued past the campus apartments on Bon Aire Drive, and ended near the activity center.

The university mile isn’t about who won or lost.  The event promotes wellness and university spirit.  It is about having fun and setting personal goals.

“I did it last year and I enjoyed it so I wanted to beat my former time and possibly place in the top 10,” said Chinedu Akunne, a third year pharmacy student from Nigeria.  “I did pretty well.  I beat my time from last year by about 35 seconds. I ran it in about 5:55. I didn’t make it to the top 10 though.  If I was 10 seconds faster, I would.  I enjoyed the mess out of it.  I had the opportunity of doing it with my friends and classmates. It’s just fun, and something to look forward to.”