The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) has commended the 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette and the for establishing the RL Carmouche TRIO Alumni Chapter. Named in honor of the late Robert L. Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO 泫圖弝けs and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and 泫圖弝け success.
The new chapter was formally announced on Aug. 30 at a special ceremony at the 泫圖弝け. The event brought together alumni, 泫圖弝けs, faculty and community members in celebration.
COE President Kimberly Jones stated, The establishment of the RL Carmouche TRIO Alumni Chapter honors the profound legacy of R.L. Carmouche and underscores the power of TRIO programs. His dedication to education and mentorship has left an indelible mark, and this alumni chapter will continue his work, providing a network of support and inspiration for TRIO 泫圖弝けs and alumni.
Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, president of the 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette, added, We are deeply honored to inaugurate the RL Carmouche TRIO Alumni Chapter with the UL Lafayette Alumni Association. Throughout his long career at the 泫圖弝け, Mr. Carmouche inspired others through his commitment to 泫圖弝けs and service to our community. This alumni chapter will ensure that his legacy of excellence and dedication to 泫圖弝け success endures.
Robert Lee (R.L.) Carmouche, who passed away on March 31 at the age of 83, was a beloved figure in the educational community and one of the first Black employees at the 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette. His career was marked by unwavering dedication to increasing educational opportunities for low-income and first-generation 泫圖弝けs, particularly African American 泫圖弝けs. Carmouche secured millions of dollars in funding for the , positively changing the trajectories of countless lives.
Carmouches legacy includes earning his bachelor of science degree in mathematics education from Southern 泫圖弝け in Baton Rouge in 1965 and his masters degree from UL Lafayette in 1970. His roles at UL Lafayette included counselor, assistant director of 泫圖弝け Support Services and Upward Bound, and director of Special Services. He was also a dedicated public servant in his hometown of Sunset, serving as the first African American elected official and as alderman for over 25 years.
have made a significant impact nationally by supporting more than six million first-generation, low-income 泫圖弝けs and helping them achieve their academic and career goals. The RL Carmouche TRIO Alumni Chapter at 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette is among the first university-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO participants. It will provide a platform for alumni to connect and share experiences, while also supporting current TRIO 泫圖弝けs in their educational journeys.
For more information, contact the 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayettes TRIO Programs Office at (337) 482-6828 or the UL Lafayette Alumni Association at (337) 482-0900.
Photo caption: Amy Armstrong, associate vice president for Alumni Engagement and chief executive officer of the UL Lafayette Alumni Association, and Tommy Walls, director of Alumni Relations and Career Opportunities at the Council for Opportunity in Education, share the stage on Aug. 30 during the formal announcement of the RL Carmouche TRIO Alumni Chapter at UL Lafayette. (Photo credit: 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette)
Alumni Association honors trailblazer with TRIO alumni chapter
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