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Office of the President
Dr. Joseph Savoie became the sixth president of the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ in the fall of 2008.
Since his investiture, he has been a strong, charismatic leader for the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ, inspiring change and ensuring growth.
He continues to advance the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ's mission through leadership and commitment to service and academic exellence. Under his guidance, the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ has achieved significant milestones in academic innovation, research, and community engagement.
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President Savoie Shares His Vision for 2025
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ at Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie discusses his vision for the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ's next chapter with La Louisiane.
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Dr. Savoie and Dr. Hebert approach the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ State Capitol to advocate for higher education initiatives and UL Lafayette.
Dr. Savoie and Dr. Hebert approach the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s oldest – and rarest – 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s oldest – and rarest – traditions, by planting the first new live oak trees on the Health Sciences Campus.
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Dr. Savoie participates in many Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ celebrations and moments of recognition. His dedication to Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ success reflects our values as an instituion..
Dr. Savoie participates in many Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ celebrations and moments of recognition. His dedication to Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ State Capitol.
Dr. Savoie often speaks to legislators at the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ State Capitol.
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Dr. Savoie meets with parents and Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs many times thoughout their academic journey.
Dr. Savoie meets with parents and Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ welcomes dignitaries from around the world for academic coorperation. Dr. Savoie is pictured here with education representatives from the Slovak Republic.
The Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Ambassadors as they welcome guests to the Fortiter Fideliter Feliciter 2025 Employee Awards & Retiree Recognition Reception.
Dr. Savoie joins Presidential Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Annual Fund supports the greatest needs of the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ community including Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ recruitment, retention, and initiatives for growth.
