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Welcoming Marcelle Fontenot as Chief Communications Officer

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Dear campus community, I am pleased to share that veteran broadcaster Marcelle Fontenot will join the University of Louisiana at É«ÃÃAV as chief communications officer, beginning April 1. As we continue building the leadership team that will help guide the University forward, strengthening how we...

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Welcoming Dr. Andy Benoit as Vice President for Student Success

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Dear campus community, Last week, the University of Louisiana System approved the appointment of Dr. Andy J. Benoit Jr. as UL É«ÃÃAV’s inaugural vice president for Student Success. This newly created position brings together the former Division of Student Affairs and Division of Enrollment...

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University Budget Now Available Online 

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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 University’s budget is accessible to our campus community and beyond. Addressing our fiscal situation is a shared responsibility. When we ask members of our...

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With Gratitude and a Shared Commitment

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Dear campus community, Today, the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved my appointment as the seventh president of the University of Louisiana at É«ÃÃAV. I am deeply grateful for their trust and for the confidence so many of you — along with our alumni, community partners...

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Let’s Strengthen Student Mental Health and Well-Being Together

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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 University leadership share a commitment to listen, learn and...

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Welcome Back!

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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...

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Holiday Appreciation for Our University Family

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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 University of Louisiana at É«ÃÃAV each day. The holiday season invites reflection and gratitude, and I am deeply appreciative of the ways you...

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Your Voice. Our Future. Join a Council that Shapes UL É«ÃÃAV

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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 University. As mentioned during Wednesday's Town Hall, we are making progress toward addressing the University's...

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Join us Wednesday for a Town Hall Discussion

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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...

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Fiscal Update from Dr. Ramesh Kolluru

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Dear campus community, I’d like to share an update about the steps we are taking to address the University’s financial situation and ensure its long-term stability. Since accepting this role last month, I have emphasized that accountability and transparency will guide my decisions, especially when...

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