Office of the President
Dr. Ramesh Kolluru was appointed the seventh president of the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ at Lafayette on Feb. 27, 2026.
A nationally recognized higher education leader, researcher and innovator, Dr. Kolluru has more than three decades of experience spanning academic leadership, research advancement and economic development. A two-time graduate of UL Lafayette, he has dedicated his career to strengthening the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ’s academic excellence, expanding its research enterprise and advancing its impact across Louisiana.