CLS Fellows
CLS Fellows ensure the Center for Louisiana Studies’ commitment to research, preservation, and promotion of Louisiana’s rich history, cultures, and peoples.
In 2013, the following scholar was named to serve a five-year term:
- Dr. Joshua Caffery, Visiting Lecturer of Folklore, Indiana University
In 2014, the following scholars were named to serve a five-year term:
- Conni Castille, Center for Moving Image Arts and Dept. of English, UL Lafayette
- Charles E. Richard, Center for Moving Image Arts and Dept. of English, UL Lafayette
- Kari Smith, School of Architecture and Design, UL Lafayette
- Dr. Mary Ann Wilson, Dept. of English, UL Lafayette
Joining their colleagues is the 2015-2020 roster of CLS Fellows:
- Dr. Shane Bernard, McIlhenny Company & Avery Island, Inc. Archives
- Dr. C. Ray Brassieur, Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology, UL Lafayette
- Dr. Pearson Cross, Dept. of Political Science, UL Lafayette
- Dr. JoAnne DeRouen, Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology, UL Lafayette
- Dr. Mark Rees, Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology, UL Lafayette
In 2017 the Center named the following to serve through 2022:
- Dr. Mark DeWitt, Dr. Tommy Comeaux Endowed Chair in Traditional Music, School of Music and Performing Arts, UL Lafayette
- Dr. Liz Skilton, J.J. Burdin M.D. and Helen B. Burdin/BORSF Endowed Professor in Louisiana Studies, Dept. of History, Geography, and Philosophy, UL Lafayette
Lifetime CLS Fellows:
- Dr. Mathé Allain
- Dr. Barry Ancelet
- Dr. Vaughan Baker
- Dr. David Barry
- Dr. Carl Brasseaux
- Dr. Marcia Gauet
If you would like to contact any of the Lifetime CLS Fellows, email us at cls@louisiana.edu.