La Louisiane

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Join the official magazine of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for monthly conversations with members of our university community. La Louisiane spotlights the people, cultures and research of UL Lafayette.

  1. MAY 4

    Veteran broadcaster Marcelle Fontenot on joining UL Lafayette

    Chief communications officer Marcelle Fontenot joined La Louisiane for her first interview since making the move from the news anchor desk to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

    18 min

  2. APR 1

    Louisiana football legend Jake Delhomme on leaving a legacy

    Jake Delhomme, record-setting quarterback and Ragin' Cajuns legend, joins the La Louisiane Podcast to reflect on 30 years since UL Lafayette's iconic win over Texas A&M, his journey from USL to the NFL, and his role as the 2026 Spring Gala honoree.Read a transcript of the conversation. Visit alumni.louisiana.edu for more information about Spring Gala.

    22 min

  3. MAR 2

    New research tests viability of invasive carp as crawfish bait

    The crawfish industry annually contributes more than $300 million to Louisiana’s economy. A research study at UL Lafayette is proving it could also help control invasive carp in Louisiana rivers.

    16 min

  4. FEB 2

    Megan Constantin reflects on courir de Mardi Gras traditions

    Megan Constantin,KRVS assistant general manager and host of Encore, joined La Louisiane podcast for a conversation about the country Mardi Gras traditions of South Louisiana.

    25 min

  5. JAN 5

    Philip Gould on capturing "Louisiana from the Sky"

    Photographer Philip Gould discusses "Louisiana from the Sky," his latest book capturing aerial perspectives of Louisiana’s landscapes, culture and communities, with La Louisiane magazine.

    17 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    "University of Louisiana at Lafayette" by Dr. Michael S. Martin & Dr. Zachary G. Stein

    Both Dr. Michael Martin, Professor of History and Department Head of History, Geography and Philosophy, & Dr. Zachary Stein, Assistant Dean of Technical Services at Edith Garland Dupre Library, are celebrating their publishing of their book on the University's 125th Anniversary.Listen in to hear how this project came about!

    21 min

  7. 11/03/2025

    La Louisiane: Robert Rauschenberg's Sister, Janet Begneaud, on the Artists' Ties to Lafayette

    Robert Rauschenberg revolutionized contemporary art from New York and Captiva, but his creative vision remained tethered to Lafayette, Louisiana — his adoptive hometown where his family relocated in the 1950s.

    25 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    Todd Mouton on Clifton Chenier: The King of Zydeco

    This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Clifton Chenier, the GRAMMY-winning King of zydeco. To celebrate his life and legacy, La Louisiane welcomes author and cultural advocate Todd Mouton, whose new book, The King of Zydeco, dives deep into Chenier’s musical genius and cultural impact.

    24 min
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Join the official magazine of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for monthly conversations with members of our university community. La Louisiane spotlights the people, cultures and research of UL Lafayette.

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