ULM announces Investiture and Gala for President Carrie L. Castille on April 23

Published April 1, 2026

University of Louisiana Monroe Presidential Investiture April 23, 2026 Dr. Carrie L. Castille sits in a yellow chair.

MONROE, La. – The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) will host the Investiture of its 10th president, Dr. Carrie L. Castille, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum, 4201 Bon Aire Dr. on the ULM campus. The Investiture ceremony is free and open to the public. ULM employees and students are encouraged to attend. 

Following the Investiture ceremony, a Presidential Gala will be held at Bayou Pointe Event Center, 1 Warhawk Way, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. The Presidential Gala is black-tie optional and will feature food, drinks, and live music. Tickets for the Presidential Gala are available at ulm.edu/investiture.  

Dr. Carrie L. Castille began her role on June 9, 2025, as the 10th president of the University of Louisiana Monroe. With over a decade of experience in higher education and nearly 30 years of distinguished public service, she is recognized for her leadership in science, education, and public policy. Her career has been defined by advancing research innovation, expanding access to transformative learning, and fostering public engagement that strengthens communities.  

The University of Louisiana Monroe’s Investiture ceremony is a distinguished academic tradition that formally honors the installation of the university’s president. Rooted in centuries-old academic custom, the investiture marks the official conferral of authority and leadership through ceremonial regalia and symbolic elements such as the presidential medallion and mace. 

The event brings together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders to celebrate continuity, institutional achievement, and the beginning of a new chapter in ULM’s history. Past investitures have featured academic processions, remarks from university and system leaders, and festive activities that reflect ULM’s commitment to excellence and service. 

For more information about the Investiture of Dr. Carrie L. Castille, including accommodations, a campus map, and the history of Investiture, please visit ulm.edu/investiture.