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Office of the President
Dr. Joseph Savoie became the sixth president of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø in the fall of 2008.
Since his investiture, he has been a strong, charismatic leader for the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø, inspiring change and ensuring growth.
He continues to advance the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø's mission through leadership and commitment to service and academic exellence. Under his guidance, the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø has achieved significant milestones in academic innovation, research, and community engagement.
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President Savoie Shares His Vision for 2025
ÐÓ°ÉרÇø President Dr. Joseph Savoie discusses his vision for the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø's next chapter with La Louisiane.
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Dr. Savoie and Dr. Hebert approach the Louisiana State Capitol to advocate for higher education initiatives and UL Lafayette.
Dr. Savoie and Dr. Hebert approach the Louisiana State Capitol to advocate for higher education initiatives and UL Lafayette.
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Dr. Savoie loves showing his Ragin' Cajun spirit at athletic events.
Dr. Savoie loves showing his Ragin' Cajun spirit at athletic events.
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Dr. Savoie, administrators, alumni, community members and local officials gathered Jan. 1, 2024, for one of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇøÐÓ°ÉרÇø™s oldest ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ and rarest ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ traditions, by planting the first new live oak trees on the Health Sciences Campus.
Dr. Savoie, administrators, alumni, community members and local officials gathered Jan. 1, 2024, for one of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇøÐÓ°ÉרÇø™s oldest ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ and rarest ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ traditions, by planting the first new live oak trees on the Health Sciences Campus.
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Dr. Savoie participates in many student celebrations and moments of recognition. His dedication to student success reflects our values as an instituion..
Dr. Savoie participates in many student celebrations and moments of recognition. His dedication to student success reflects our values as an instituion..
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Dr. Savoie throws beads to the crowds at a Lafayette Mardis Gras parade.
Dr. Savoie throws beads to the crowds at a Lafayette Mardis Gras parade.
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Dr. Savoie and Joyce Constantine Henson celebrate the unveiling of the ninth marker along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail at the Pillars of Progress on the UL Lafayette campus.
Dr. Savoie and Joyce Constantine Henson celebrate the unveiling of the ninth marker along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail at the Pillars of Progress on the UL Lafayette campus.
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Dr. Savoie often speaks to legislators at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Dr. Savoie often speaks to legislators at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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Dr. Savoie meets with parents and students many times thoughout their academic journey.
Dr. Savoie meets with parents and students many times thoughout their academic journey.
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Dr. Savoie gets in the holiday spirit every year at UL Lafayette's Sneaux Day.
Dr. Savoie gets in the holiday spirit every year at UL Lafayette's Sneaux Day.
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The ÐÓ°ÉרÇø welcomes dignitaries from around the world for academic coorperation. Dr. Savoie is pictured here with education representatives from the Slovak Republic.
The ÐÓ°ÉרÇø welcomes dignitaries from around the world for academic coorperation. Dr. Savoie is pictured here with education representatives from the Slovak Republic.
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Dr. Savoie poses with the team behind the monthly Acadiana Music Showcase, a collaboration between KRVS and World Cafe, a music program produced by public station WXPN and distributed to 285 radio stations across the U.S.
Dr. Savoie poses with the team behind the monthly Acadiana Music Showcase, a collaboration between KRVS and World Cafe, a music program produced by public station WXPN and distributed to 285 radio stations across the U.S.
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Commencement ceremonies are a time of great pride and celebration. Dr. Savoie shares his appreciation and well wishes to each graduating class.
Commencement ceremonies are a time of great pride and celebration. Dr. Savoie shares his appreciation and well wishes to each graduating class.
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Dr. Savoie joins Presidential Student Ambassadors as they welcome guests to the Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter 2025 Employee Awards & Retiree Recognition Reception.
Dr. Savoie joins Presidential Student Ambassadors as they welcome guests to the Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter 2025 Employee Awards & Retiree Recognition Reception.
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Dr. Savoie recognizes employee contributions at the annual Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter Employee Awards & Retiree Recognition Ceremony.
Dr. Savoie recognizes employee contributions at the annual Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter Employee Awards & Retiree Recognition Ceremony.
Make a Difference
The ÐÓ°ÉרÇø Annual Fund supports the greatest needs of the ÐÓ°ÉרÇø community including student recruitment, retention, and initiatives for growth.
