Carrie Castille has been appointed the tenth president of the University of Louisiana Monroe. Upon assuming her role, she will become the institution’s first-ever woman president.
According to the most recent federal data, the University of Louisiana Monroe enrolls over 6,500 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students. Women represent nearly two-thirds of the undergraduate student body.
With significant experience in government affairs and higher education, Dr. Castille most recently served as an agricultural and natural resources consultant for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Previously, she was director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. At the University of Tennessee, she had stints as senior vice chancellor and senior vice president of the Institute of Agriculture. Earlier in her career, she held a faculty appointment in the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University.
“I am incredibly honored and grateful to be named the tenth president of this incredible institution,” said Dr. Castille. “I believe that great days are ahead for the University of Louisiana Monroe. I look forward to working hard alongside the faculty, staff, and community to provide the best education, experience, and opportunities for our students.”
Dr. Castille received her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and her master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She holds a Ph.D. in renewable natural resources from Louisiana State University.