Breaking News: Dr. Savoie Retiring

[MarlinMan3]

What would they have to gain by exposing funny accounting (if that's what has been going on?)?

Was it on the grants and research side of the house? Could they accuse us of not really having enough for R1

[MarlinMan3]

BAck to Dr. Savoie moving on. He is over 71 years old and has a lady in his life again. Perhaps his decision to retire is simply wanting to enjoy life with her without the stress of his role.

With the same $???

[CajunT]

I know Jaime personally and yes he would be great for athletics. I guess it really depends on if he wants the job permanently. If he does I believe he will be the guy.

My understanding is that Jaime was asked to fill in, but he is no longer interested in the position long term. Perhaps someone can clarify that information.

[CajunT]

With the same $???

No

[ZoomZoom]

BAck to Dr. Savoie moving on. He is over 71 years old and has a lady in his life again. Perhaps his decision to retire is simply wanting to enjoy life with her without the stress of his role.

Fully agree. T-Joe’s entire adult life was in education. Personal side, last few were tough for him and his family. Change of scenery is good for the soul.

Given the audit issue and the rapidly changing grant and athletic worlds, wouldn’t blame him.

New person may be making some tough decisions, which means they won’t be here long. Fixers never stay.

[CajunNation]

My opinion, gross negligence. Grant funding has specific requirements for use and accounting of funds.

We get grant funding where I work, and the oversight from BR has definitely increased in the last year.

[Cajunrunner]

Fully agree. T-Joe’s entire adult life was in education. Personal side, last few were tough for him and his family. Change of scenery is good for the soul.

Given the audit issue and the rapidly changing grant and athletic worlds, wouldn’t blame him.

New person may be making some tough decisions, which means they won’t be here long. Fixers never stay.

Be ready for the deficit in athletics to be a scapegoat in the audit problems with instructions to “tone it down”.

[JoshuaC]

Graduate from UL in 2018 with my bachelors and will graduate with my Doctorate in 2026. What a privilege it has been to watch this university grow into what it is today. I am from New Orleans and honestly never thought about this university until 2012.

2012 - 2025. Man what a change and turnaround. Bravo. Dr. Savoie you are an incredible man and the last 17 years have been a joy to experience. Insane athletics growth, national recognition with a new brand and name, and achieving R1 designation academically are achievements that other Universities could only dream of.

As it pertains to a new hire, that is exciting news indeed. Change is a good thing, new energy and ideas are pivotal in higher education today. Lafayette parish is growing. Our footprint gets bigger everyday. Be and feel blessed, because we clearly are.

[Turbine]

Graduate from UL in 2018 with my bachelors and will graduate with my Doctorate in 2026. What a privilege it has been to watch this university grow into what it is today. I am from New Orleans and honestly never thought about this university until 2012.

2012 - 2025. Man what a change and turnaround. Bravo. Dr. Savoie you are an incredible man and the last 17 years have been a joy to experience. Insane athletics growth, national recognition with a new brand and name, and achieving R1 designation academically are achievements that other Universities could only dream of.

As it pertains to a new hire, that is exciting news indeed. Change is a good thing, new energy and ideas are pivotal in higher education today. Lafayette parish is growing. Our footprint gets bigger everyday. Be and feel blessed, because we clearly are.

Nice

[CAJUNSby90]

Graduate from UL in 2018 with my bachelors and will graduate with my Doctorate in 2026. What a privilege it has been to watch this university grow into what it is today. I am from New Orleans and honestly never thought about this university until 2012.

2012 - 2025. Man what a change and turnaround. Bravo. Dr. Savoie you are an incredible man and the last 17 years have been a joy to experience. Insane athletics growth, national recognition with a new brand and name, and achieving R1 designation academically are achievements that other Universities could only dream of.

As it pertains to a new hire, that is exciting news indeed. Change is a good thing, new energy and ideas are pivotal in higher education today. Lafayette parish is growing. Our footprint gets bigger everyday. Be and feel blessed, because we clearly are.

How dare you come in here with a positive mindset.