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Watch: Dr. Carrie Castille shares her thoughts after being named president of ULM

Dr. Carrie Castille has been appointed as the 10th President of the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The announcement followed final interviews held in Baton Rouge.

A Louisiana native, Dr. Castille brings over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, state government, and federal service. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Louisiana State University and has focused her career on advancing education, workforce development, and rural prosperity.

The presidential search began in March, culminating in public interviews at ULM in late April. Dr. Castille was selected for her academic expertise, public policy experience, and commitment to ULM’s mission.

Originally from Monroe, Cory has worked in a variety of media. He has worked in television news and spent seven years as a TV sports play-by-play announcer. He was also creative director for a television advertising department and worked extensively as a photojournalist. Cory has lived in both Dallas and New Orleans.