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  Since the founding of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1898, there have been six presidents. While these presidents have served varying lengths of years (some relatively short and others remarkably long), each has left his mark on the university. 
  
  Starting out as the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute (SLII), this university was just a vocational school with only around 100 students enrolled. In 1921, SLII upgraded to a higher education institution, changing its name to the Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI). In the following years, SLI expanded, adding more degrees, obtaining more land, and acquiring college accreditation.
  
  In 1960, SLI gained university status and the institution's name officially changed to the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL). It was not until 1999 when the the institution changed its name once more to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette). Today, UL Lafayette continues to prosper while strengthening its educational ambitions.
  
  Today, with the great contributions of each of these presidents, UL Lafayette has grown beyond its original vision, with student enrollment exceeding 19,000 and alumni exceeding 103,000. These contributions include the construction of university buildings, the development of degrees (undergraduate, masters, and doctoral), and the implementation of various programs ranging from academics to athletics. 
  
  This exhibit explores each of UL Lafayette's presidents, presenting photographs, writings, articles, and some of their accomplishments. Items courtesy of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection at Edith Garland Dupré Library.
  
  Special thanks to the Special Collections staff for helping find materials on the presidents: Archives Processing Specialist Jane Vidrine, Reference Archivist Neil Guilbeau, Archives Processing Assistant Lauren Feltner, and Louisiana Room Assistant Danielle Gautreaux. And a very special thanks to student aids Sarah Johnson and Jade Rouchon who assisted in scanning.    
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  For more information about UL Lafayette's presidents, please explore these collections in the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection:
  
  Dr. Edwin Lewis Stephens:

  Coll. 1-A 01:	Office of the President, Edwin L. Stephens
  Coll. 56:	Live Oak Society Records, 1931-1968
  Coll. 83:	Edwin Lewis Stephens Papers, 1883-1938
  Coll. 297:	Margaret Stephens Jochem Papers, 1903-1960, n.d.
  Coll. 414:	Marie Stella Roy Soulier Scrapbook, 1930s-1940s

  
  Dr. Lether Edward Frazar:

  Coll. 1-A 02:

  Office of the President, Lether E. Frazar

  
  Dr. Joel Lafayette Fletcher, Jr.:

  Coll. 1-A 03:	Office of the President, Joel L. Fletcher, Jr.
  Coll. 12:	Joel Lafayette Fletcher, Jr. Papers, 1862-1979
  Coll. 12A:	Joel Lafayette Fletcher, Jr. Papers, 1848, 1898-2000

  
  Dr. Clyde Lee Rougeou:

  Coll. 1-A 04:	Office of the President, Clyde L. Rougeou
  Coll. 96:	Clyde L. Rougeou Papers, 1944-1979

  
  Dr. Ray Paul Authement:

  Coll. 1-A 05:	Office of the President, Ray P. Authement
  Coll. 302:	Ray P. Authement Clipping Files, 1956-2007

  
  Dr. E. Joseph Savoie:

  Coll. 1-A 06:

  Office of the President, E. Joseph Savoie

  
  Sources:
  "About Us." University Libraries. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://library.louisiana.edu/about-us
  
  Bentley, Doris Broussard. “Edith Garland Dupré: A Progressive Educator.” University Libraries. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://library.louisiana.edu/about-us/biography-edith-garland-dupr%C3%A9
  
  “Buildings.” University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://louisiana.edu/about-us/history/buildings
  
  "Fast Facts." Office of Communications and Marketing. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://communicationsandmarketing.louisiana.edu/news-publications/media/fast-facts
  
  Nash, Bill. “Beauregard Lagniappe: Lt. Gov. Frazar.” Beauregard Daily News. 4 December 2017. http://www.beauregarddailynews.net/news/20171204/beauregard-lagniappe-lt-gov-frazar​
  
  "On Campus: Lasting Mark." La Louisiane. Office of Communications and Marketing. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Fall 2007. pp. 16-18.
  
  "Presidential Investiture of Dr. E. Joseph Savoie as Sixth President of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette." 13 October 2008. pp. 1. Box 1, Folder 2. Coll. 1-A 06, University Archives - Office of the President, E. Joseph Savoie. University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection, Edith Garland Dupré Library, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA.
  
  “Presidents.” University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://louisiana.edu/about-us/history/presidents
  
  “The University.” University of Louisiana at Lafayette. https://louisiana.edu/about-us/history/university
  
  Turner, Bruce. "UL has long history of great leadership." The Vermilion. 27 January 2010. Sec. 10, Col. 1.
  
  Turner, Bruce. "Edwin Stephens: UL's first, youngest president." The Vermilion. 3 February 2010. Pg. 13, Col. 1.
  
  "University Ring Unveiled." L'Acadien, Vol. 94. University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 2013. pp. 34.