Institutes & Centers
The College of Liberal Arts is home to centers that are nationally known and important locally.
Center for Louisiana Studies
The Center for Louisiana Studies is dedicated to researching, publicizing, promoting, and preserving Louisiana’s cultures and history. Learn more about the Center for Louisiana Studies
Ernest Gaines Center
The Center honors the work of UL Lafayette’s Writer-in-Residence Emeritus and provides a space for scholars and students to work with the Gaines papers and manuscripts. Learn more about the Gaines Center
Guilbeau Center for Public History
The Guilbeau Center for Public History, located in the Department of History at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, has received national attention for their originality and contribution to the field. Learn more about the Guilbeau Center