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Preparing educators and leaders through innovative, collaborative, and practice-focused programs.

We proudly announce the successful defense of Matika Holmes's qualifying paper requirement in their Ed.D. journey!Congra...
26/10/2026

We proudly announce the successful defense of Matika Holmes's qualifying paper requirement in their Ed.D. journey!

Congratulations, Ragin’ Cajun!

Meet Our UL Lafayette Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Representative: Humaira Tajeen! We are excited to have Humaira...
24/10/2026

Meet Our UL Lafayette Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Representative: Humaira Tajeen! We are excited to have Humaira representing our graduate students and contributing to the EDFL community. Join us in celebrating Humaira and the leadership she brings to our graduate student community!

Humaira is pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Cohort 12. She chose UL Lafayette for its welcoming academic community, commitment to student success, and reputation as a Carnegie R1 research university. Through EDFL, Humaira values the opportunity to explore new perspectives, connect with faculty and fellow graduate students, and grow academically and professionally. Looking ahead, Humaira hopes to pursue a career in teaching, research, or academic leadership, with a particular interest in student affairs. Her goal is to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments that enhance the student experience.

Humaira loves traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn something new!

We proudly announce the successful defense of Andrew Hardee's qualifying paper requirement in their Ed.D. journey!Congra...
22/10/2026

We proudly announce the successful defense of Andrew Hardee's qualifying paper requirement in their Ed.D. journey!

Congratulations, Ragin’ Cajun!

We proudly announce the successful defense of Gina Nevils's proposal requirement in their Ed.D. journey!Congratulations,...
20/10/2026

We proudly announce the successful defense of Gina Nevils's proposal requirement in their Ed.D. journey!

Congratulations, Ragin’ Cajun!

That’s a wrap on another Ed.D. class weekend! From learning and collaboration to a few Halloween-inspired surprises, our...
18/10/2026

That’s a wrap on another Ed.D. class weekend! From learning and collaboration to a few Halloween-inspired surprises, our students stayed focused as they worked toward their doctoral goals.

Doctoral journeys take focus, perseverance, and a little courage to face the challenges ahead. The work continues, the memories grow, and the prize is worth pursuing!

Until next time, keep your eyes on the prize!

EYES ON THE PRIZE! 👀🎃👀Things might get a little spooky, but staying focused on your goals isn't scary! Students, join us...
14/10/2026

EYES ON THE PRIZE! 👀🎃👀

Things might get a little spooky, but staying focused on your goals isn't scary! Students, join us Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, for another weekend of learning, collaboration, and doctoral work.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
3:00–9:00 PM | Class and doctoral work

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
8:45 AM | Ed.D. Assembly Meeting
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Class

We are currently searching for aspiring leaders to join our new Master's Cohort in Educational Leadership that will star...
14/10/2026

We are currently searching for aspiring leaders to join our new Master's Cohort in Educational Leadership that will start in January. This cohort will experience a hybrid delivery through Zoom meetings and a flipped classroom design. Earn your graduate degree from a Carnegie R1 institution and discover innovative approaches to leading through:

Systems Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Data-Informed Decision Making
Action Research and Collaborative Inquiry
Human-Centered Stakeholder Engagement

Don't let your zip code stand in the way of your leadership journey. Financial support and payment plans available. Apply now at https://louisiana.edu/graduateschool/admissions/apply-now or contact the Program Coordinator for more information: [email protected] or (337) 482-6745.

We're celebrating our faculty and doctoral students' accomplishments at the 2026 Louisiana Assoc. of College & Universit...
12/10/2026

We're celebrating our faculty and doctoral students' accomplishments at the 2026 Louisiana Assoc. of College & University Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference!

Congratulations to Alex Coad, who assumed the role of LACUSPA President; Drew Hardee, selected as the LACUSPA Board Graduate Student Representative for the 2026–2027 academic year; and Ruben Henderson, recipient of the Dan Seymour “Outstanding Commitment to Student Affairs” Award, LACUSPA’s highest honor recognizing a lifetime commitment to student affairs and advocacy for the profession—all from Higher Ed Cohort 11!

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Giroir on another term serving as Faculty Representative on the LACUSPA Board!

We’re proud to see the Educational Foundations & Leadership community represented at the 51st Louisiana Assoc. of Colleg...
05/10/2026

We’re proud to see the Educational Foundations & Leadership community represented at the 51st Louisiana Assoc. of College & University Student Personnel Administrators Conference! Our faculty, students, and alumni are sharing their expertise, research, and experiences with colleagues from across Louisiana Student Affairs.

Our EDFL community continues to show up, share knowledge, and make an impact in higher education and student affairs. Let’s cheer on our presenters!

Ready to take the next step? Discover how you can join the EDFL community and begin your graduate degree journey in Educational Leadership!

LET’S SHOW THEM HOW WE ROLL! COMMENT YOUR GRADUATION YEAR OR EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR BELOW! For 20 years, the Education...
02/10/2026

LET’S SHOW THEM HOW WE ROLL! COMMENT YOUR GRADUATION YEAR OR EXPECTED GRADUATION YEAR BELOW!

For 20 years, the Educational Foundations and Leadership program has been preparing educators, leaders, researchers, and change-makers to make their mark. Now it’s YOUR turn to celebrate with us!

Whether you walked across the stage years ago, are almost there, or are currently working toward your degree, you’re part of the EDFL story. Let’s see how many years of EDFL excellence we can represent!

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