MONROE, La. – The University of Louisiana Monroe announces LaWanna Gilbert-Bell, M.Ed., has been named director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research. Bell has been with OSPR for more than 12 years, most recently as associate director. As the director, Bell will continue to focus on the research needs of faculty, staff, and students. Her role includes striving to increase the number of successfully funded grants ULM receives and maintaining compliance with all federal and state regulations.
