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Dear campus community, As we move into the final stretch of the semester, I wanted to take a moment to connect. Spring brings longer days and more light to our campus — and with it, the energy that carries us into the closing weeks of the semester. You can see it in the work happening across...

Dear campus community, I am pleased to share that veteran broadcaster Marcelle Fontenot will join the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø as chief communications officer, beginning April 1. As we continue building the leadership team that will help guide the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø forward, strengthening how we...

Dear campus community, Last week, the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø of Louisiana System approved the appointment of Dr. Andy J. Benoit Jr. as UL Lafayette’s inaugural vice president for Student Success. This newly created position brings together the former Division of Student Affairs and Division of Enrollment...

Dear campus community, For the past few months, we have talked about transparency and, on my first day as president, I want to ensure that our Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø’s budget is accessible to our campus community and beyond. Addressing our fiscal situation is a shared responsibility. When we ask members of our...

Dear campus community, Today, the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved my appointment as the seventh president of the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø. I am deeply grateful for their trust and for the confidence so many of you — along with our alumni, community partners...

Dear students, We chose to send this message together — from the Office of the President and the Student Government Association — because conversations about student mental health and well-being belong to all of us. Student leadership and Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø leadership share a commitment to listen, learn and...

Dear campus community, Happy new year! As the spring semester begins, I welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus and wish you all a strong start to 2026. A new semester brings renewed focus and possibility. It’s a time to reset, to look ahead and to recommit ourselves to the shared...

Dear campus community, As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for the care, professionalism and commitment you bring to the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø each day. The holiday season invites reflection and gratitude, and I am deeply appreciative of the ways you...

Campus Community, While I know this is a busy time with grading, planning Commencement and wrapping up prior to break, I want to thank you for the contributions you make through our Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø. As mentioned during Wednesday's Town Hall, we are making progress toward addressing the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø's...

Dear friends, Over the past several weeks, I have emphasized my commitment to communicating openly as we work through this period of transition, challenge and opportunity. Many of you have shared thoughtful questions, concerns and ideas, and I want to continue that conversation in a setting where we...