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Dear University community, There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new academic year, and this year is even more special for me personally. Our campus is once again filled with energy, excitement and possibility. Students are finding their classrooms, reconnecting with friends and beginning...

Dear University community, Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday for the State of the University. It was good to begin a new academic year together and reflect on our progress, our momentum and where we are headed next. If you weren’t able to join us, or would like to revisit the address...

Dear faculty and staff, I want to share an important leadership update regarding Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Ragin’ Cajuns Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½. Dr. Bryan Maggard, vice president for Intercollegiate Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½, has accepted a position at the University of Missouri after nine years of dedicated service to our University. During...

Dear faculty and staff, You may have seen media reports regarding an investigation involving purchasing card expenses in Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½. The investigation relates to the purchasing card expenses and reporting procedures finding included in the University’s fiscal year 2025 audit report, which I shared...

Dear faculty and staff, Thank you for your patience, your participation and your thoughtful feedback as we have worked through the transition to a biweekly payroll schedule. Over the past several weeks, we met with faculty, staff and campus leaders, held a town hall and surveyed faculty members on...

Dear faculty and staff, I wanted to make you aware of a change in leadership at the University of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ at Lafayette Foundation. The Foundation's Board of Trustees has announced the retirement of CEO John Blohm. John joined the University in 2015 as vice president for University Advancement and...

Dear faculty and staff, A year ago, Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette was facing one of the most significant financial challenges in its history. Now, as we prepare to close fiscal year 2026 and begin a new fiscal year, I want to thank you for helping move the University forward. Together, we have stabilized our...

Dear faculty and staff, Later today, the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Legislative Auditor is expected to release an audit report for the University for fiscal year 2025. It includes three findings. Two involve federal research compliance processes that have been reported in prior years. The third relates to purchasing...

Dear faculty and staff, Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s town hall, both in person and virtually, regarding proposed changes to University payroll. I appreciate the thoughtful questions, candid feedback and constructive engagement. Throughout these discussions, I have been reminded...

Dear faculty and staff, Earlier today, members of University leadership and I met with representatives from Faculty Senate, Staff Council and the campus AAUP chapter regarding the planned transition to a biweekly payroll cycle. Thank you to everyone who has shared questions, concerns and feedback...