On September 25, 2026, the ULM Foundation for the ULM School of Construction Management received a $229,000 donation from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) and the Contractors’ Educational Trust Fund (CETF).
Over the years, both LSLBC and CETF combined have donated nearly $4.5 million to the ULM School of Construction Management. The support from these organizations has allowed this field to improve facilities, technology, and student experiences.
ULM President Dr. Carrie L. Castille accepted the donation, saying, "We are incredibly grateful to the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors and the Contractors’ Educational Trust Fund for their continued support of our Construction Management Program. ULM is focused on aligning programs with industry needs and building the workforce of tomorrow. Our School of Construction Management is a prime example of this. We are thankful for a construction industry that pours into the education of its next generation.”
This year’s annual presentation coincided with a meeting of the School of Construction Management’s Industry Advisory Council (IAC). The IAC consists of construction industry professionals who meet to advise the School of Construction Management on industry trends and ensure that the curriculum is keeping in step with current needs.
“I am very grateful to have you all here as a group of people who are very engaged in helping our construction management program grow, and we are very thankful for this gift that helps us keep growing,” said Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Dean of the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences. “When students graduate, they continue to be engaged with our program because they have seen your example of staying engaged.”
The School of Construction Management’s job placement rate is consistently high, with many seniors accepting positions prior to graduation from some of the nation’s top companies. The starting salaries of graduates are among the highest in the university’s undergraduate programs.
More information about the School of Construction Management is available at https://www.ulm.edu/cbss/construction/program/.
