We were proud to celebrate our international students at the International Student Farewell Reception and Mixer.
The afternoon recognized the achievements, leadership, and friendships these students have brought to the Ragin’ Cajun community during their time at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As they begin their next chapters around the world, we look forward to welcoming them into our alumni family and staying connected through the global Ragin’ Cajun network.
This event was hosted by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association and the International Alumni Network and in collaboration with the Office of Global Engagement and Lafayette Consolidated Government.
Congratulations to Abbey Poirier, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Overall Outstanding Graduate for the Spring 2026 semester!
Each semester, academic colleges nominate graduating students who exemplify excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service. Finalists are then interviewed by a committee from the Alumni Association, which selects one student to receive the university’s highest graduating student honor.
We are also proud to recognize this semester’s Outstanding Graduate finalists:
• Torin Cage — College of Nursing & Health Sciences
• Alexandra Chistoserdov — Ray P. Authement College of Sciences
• MiaAnn Oliva Elmer — University College
• Sydnei Stephanie Henson — College of the Arts
• Ainsley Grace Gauthier — B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration
• Wyatt Stoute — College of Engineering
• Emma Thomas — College of Liberal Arts
A special thank you to our speaker volunteers who helped make the ceremony so meaningful by personally introducing each finalist and sharing their accomplishments with family, friends, and fellow graduate
Congratulations again to these exceptional students on this well-deserved recognition. The future of the Ragin' Cajun family is bright. ❤️🖤
Photo: UL Lafayette’s Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates are front row, from left: MiaAnn Oliva Elmer, University College; Overall Outstanding Graduate Abbey Poirier, College of Education & Human Development; Torin Cage, College of Nursing & Health Sciences; and Ainsley Grace Gauthier, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration. Back row, from left: Alexandra Chistoserdov, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences; Emma Thomas, College of Liberal Arts; Wyatt Stoute, College of Engineering; and Sydnei Stephanie Henson, College of the Arts.
Congratulations to Madeline Moore, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s overall Outstanding Master’s Graduate for the Spring 2026 semester! Moore is pursuing a master’s degree in environmental research science through the School of Geosciences in the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences.
Graduate programs nominate students based on leadership, scholarship, service and research. Finalists are selected through a Graduate School review process before an Alumni Association committee interviews candidates and chooses one overall Outstanding Master’s Graduate.
We’re also proud to recognize this semester’s Outstanding Master’s Graduate finalists:
• Michael DeJean — Department of English, College of Liberal Arts
• Braden Doucet — School of Biological Sciences, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences
• Steven Guillory — School of Music, College of the Arts
• Lauren Edwards — Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
We celebrate these remarkable students and all they have accomplished during their time at UL Lafayette! #RaginGrads
#ULLafayette #Louisiana
Saturday night at Blackham Coliseum was a celebration of everything we love about the Ragin' Cajun community. From the energy in the room to the incredible support behind the scenes, this year’s Gala was truly one to remember.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the evening possible: Champion Sponsor Schilling Distributing Company, Tailgate Sponsor Ochsner Lafayette General, Paddle Raise Sponsor All Star Signs & Specialties, and our Vermilion and White Sponsors Pixus Digital Printing, Michael & Jovette Mosing, Ed & Rickey Domingues, and Beta Land Services.
We also extend our sincere thanks to our Ragin’ Cajun Spirit Sponsors and friends of the Alumni Association for their continued support of our students, programs, and mission.
A special shoutout to our Gala Committee, volunteers, and staff, whose hard work, passion, and dedication are at the heart of everything we do at the Alumni Association. This event would not have been possible without you.
And congratulations again to our honoree, Jake Delhomme. It was an honor to recognize his leadership, generosity, and lasting impact on the Ragin' Cajun family.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so special. ❤️🖤
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Spring Gala Weather Update
No rain can rain on our Spring Gala! Despite a few passing showers this afternoon, conditions are expected to improve as we head into tonight’s celebration at Blackham Coliseum.
Our team is ready, preparations are in place, and we look forward to welcoming guests for a wonderful evening together. Golf cart services will be available upon arrival for those needing assistance.
See you tonight! ❤️
𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 until our Spring Gala, and we are proud to recognize our 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, @schillingdistributing
Thank you for your generous support and for helping make this event possible. Your commitment reflects the strength of the Ragin' Cajun family as we bring alumni together, celebrate tradition, and make an impact across our community.
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 from our Spring Gala, and we are proud to recognize our 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, @ochsnerlafayettegeneral .
Thank you for your support in helping bring this event to life and for strengthening the spirit of the Ragin' Cajun family. Together, we are connecting alumni, celebrating tradition, and making an impact across our community.
𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 until our Spring Gala, and we are proud to recognize our 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, @allstarsigns.specialties
Your support helps make this special night possible and strengthens the connection that defines the Ragin' Cajun family. You are helping bring alumni together, strengthen traditions, and celebrate the impact of our University across Acadiana and beyond.
Another great time with our LIFE Alumni Network at this year’s Crawfish Boil. 🦞
From crawfish and cold drinks to games, jambalaya, and plenty of giveaways, it was a day full of connection and Ragin' Cajun spirit
A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers who help make this event happen, and to our sponsor, @sterlingproperties , for making it all possible.
Giveaways were made possible thanks to the generosity of our alumni community. We appreciate your support in helping create such a memorable day for our alumni.
🤟 Hey Cajuns! Our annual Goodwill, Not Landfill move-out donation drive is happening NOW!
When you move out, donate the gently-used items you no longer need in the lobbies of:
📦 Bonin Hall
📦 Coronna Hall
📦 Baker Hall
📦 Huger Hall
📦 Agnes Edwards
📦 Heritage Apartments
Your donations help our neighbors find jobs, get their high school diplomas for free, and much more 💙
Thank you to @ul_reslife and @ulalumni for working with us to ease the student move-out process and turn their donations into life-changing impact 🫶
Today, we celebrate the people who show up when it matters most — and the power behind what they do. On National Nurses Day, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes the students, faculty, alumni and partners of our College of Nursing and Health Sciences who embody this year’s theme: “The Power of Nursing.”
That power is evident across our program.
A 97% NCLEX-RN pass rate.
A 100% Family Nurse Practitioner pass rate.
More than 2,000 students enrolled, with continued growth.
A National League for Nursing Center of Excellence designation.
One of only two nursing simulation programs in Louisiana accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
It’s seen in opportunity, too — from an accelerated BSN completed in 15 months through our partnership with Ochsner, to specialized programs like Cancer Registry Management, and advanced degrees that prepare nurses to lead at every level of care.
From the first day in the classroom to the first day on the floor, our nurses are prepared not just to meet the moment, but to lead it. And more than 90 percent of our graduates stay in Louisiana, strengthening the health of the communities they serve.
The impact is real. The work is demanding. The difference is undeniable.
Today, we say thank you — for the knowledge, the compassion and the commitment that define the Power of Nursing.
#nationalnursesday #ullafayette #nurse #Louisiana #ragincajuns
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 from our Spring Gala, and we are proud to recognize our 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀.
A special thank you to @pixusdigitalprinting and Michael & Jovette Mosing for your generous support.
Your commitment reflects the strength of the Ragin' Cajun family. You are helping bring alumni together, strengthen traditions, and celebrate the impact of our University across Acadiana and beyond.
