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ULM has its new president. The school has hired Dr. Carrie Castille as its 10th president in school history. Dr. Castille begins her new role on July 1st, taking over for interim president Dr. Nick Bruno, the retired president who’s serving in an interim role following the resignation of Ron Berry, who went back to teaching. Castille is excited for the opportunity.
“I’m committed to the success of the university, the students, the faculty, the staff, and the community. And I know that there are bright days ahead for the university,” Castille said.
Castille is an agriculture and natural resources consultant, most recently supporting the USDA during the presidential transition. She also has ten years of experience in higher education, most recently as senior vice chancellor and senior vice president of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Castille says one of the first things she will do once she takes over as university president is to go on a listening tour.
“Listen to our students. Listen to our faculty. Listen to our staff. Listen to our community to be able to talk about the needs of the university, the strengths of the university and what those opportunities are,” Castille said.
Castille says her number one priority is the students.
“At the end of the day, the job of the presidency is to ensure that students have every opportunity to be successful. Whether it’s our buildings, our athletic vibrants. Athletics, of course, is key and its paramount,” Castille explained.
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