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The Alumni Association aims to strengthen the connections between alumni and their alma mater. In support of that mission, the Alumni Council and the Alumni staff work together to:

• Promote and preserve the traditions of the University and the unique culture of our area
• Promote ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette's status as a Carnegie R1 university and its commitment to undergraduate education, emphasizing the quality of teaching and curriculum that includes a wide range of perspectives.
• Promote ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette's commitment to being both accessible and academically excellent
• Communicate the accomplishments and challenges of the Association and the University to alumni (graduates and former students), students and other ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette constituencies
• Encourage alumni and friends of the University to use their time, talents, financial and human resources for the betterment of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ and to influence others to do the same
• Provide opportunities for alumni to interact with each other and the University through a variety of programs and services
• Maintain accurate data on alumni and friends of the University to facilitate communications between the University and its constituencies
• Conduct ongoing legislative programs capitalizing on the resources of alumni, students, faculty, parents, friends, and community leaders to strengthen relationships with public officials
• Promote the University's role in serving the needs of the state in areas such as economic development, environmental conservation, health care and public education
• Recognize the strong past, and growing future of the University and the essential role of the Alumni Association in the future of the University

In 1903, the first graduating class of the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute organized the Alumni Association. The association's mission has been the same since it was established.

Ragin' Cajun alumni get together often with their geographic clubs and special interest alumni chapters. We love to "pass a good time" at crawfish boils, receptions, dinners and gumbo cook-offs from Denver to Atlanta, from Washington D.C. to the other LA, Los Angeles, and throughout Acadiana. The association encourages alumni to network. Making contacts, doing business with one another, hiring ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette students and alumni and or assisting the university in its recruiting efforts are just a few of the ways that the alumni network can be of benefit.

The Alumni Association also takes on special projects from time to time, such as our unique Walk of Honor. The walk is a massive undertaking with the goal of showcasing the extensive alumni network we are so proud of. The Walk of Honor includes brick tiles placed along the Quadrangle archways; each tile engraved with the name of a graduate, arranged alphabetically by class year. The walk includes every graduate of the University and will expand with each graduating class.

Additionally, the Association maintains the Alumni Center at 600 East St. Mary Blvd., a wonderful place that helps capture the colorful traditions of the past and serves as the center for planning an exciting future. It is a wonderful place for all alumni to call home.