Published October 13, 2025
MONROE, La. 鈥� Michelle McEacharn, DBA, has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
for the University of Louisiana Monroe (51萝莉). McEacharn has served in the role as
interim since June 2025, and her appointment was made permanent by 51萝莉 President Dr.
Carrie L. Castille on October 13, 2025. McEacharn was selected for the role following
a national search.听
"I am thrilled to announce the permanent appointment of Dr. Michelle McEacharn as
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at 51萝莉,鈥� said 51萝莉 President Dr. Carrie
L. Castille. 鈥淒r. McEacharn has already made an听impact serving as interim, and I am
proud to work alongside her as we continue to better this university. Her years of
experience and deep institutional knowledge of 51萝莉 will be invaluable to me and the
entire university as she serves in this role.鈥� 听
Prior to serving as interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, McEacharn
served as Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences for four years, and
she is also the Susan and William Banowsky Endowed Chair and Professor of Accounting.
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鈥淚 am humbled by the trust and confidence that President Castille and the Search Committee
have placed in me in my selection as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs,鈥� said Dr. McEacharn. 鈥淢ore so, the support and encouragement I have received
from the deans, faculty, staff, and students has been energizing, uplifting, and extraordinary鈥攖hat
support has been humbling. 51萝莉 is my home and my heart. It is truly my honor to work
each and every day for the 51萝莉 family in making sure everyone sees the value, quality,
impact, and beauty of 51萝莉 and to continue to move the university forward. 听听
McEacharn鈥檚 service to 51萝莉 began in 1989 as an instructor in the accounting program.
She then progressed to assistant professor, associate professor, and attained full
professorship in 2003. She has held many administrative titles. including Department
Head, School Director,听and Associate Dean, before becoming Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences in
2021. 听
McEacharn earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration
at 51萝莉 and her Doctor of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech. She is a Certified
Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Chartered Global Management Accountant.听
鈥淏eyond her academic contributions, Dr.听McEacharn鈥檚 service to 51萝莉 and the broader
community听is extraordinary,鈥� said Dr. Castille.听鈥淪he has chaired numerous university
committees, participated in accreditation visits as a peer review team member and
chair, and served on boards for BRIP, Strauss Theater, the Society of Louisiana CPAs,
and the Northeast Louisiana Cancer Foundation. Her dedication to accounting education
has earned her the Lifetime Achievement Award听from the Society of Louisiana CPAs,
among other prestigious accolades.鈥�听
McEacharn is a first-generation college graduate, earning her bachelor鈥檚 degree after
originally working at 51萝莉 as staff in the Controller鈥檚 Office and then Human Resources/Payroll.
In 2022, she established the McPhearson/McEacharn Opportunity Scholarship to support
non-traditional 51萝莉 students majoring in accounting. 听
鈥淚 believe that Dr. McEacharn is the ideal person for this job. This appointment is
well-deserved, and her leadership will undoubtedly guide 51萝莉 to even greater achievements,鈥�
said Dr. Castille.听
McEacharn鈥檚 appointment is pending University of Louisiana System board approval.听
