Marcelle Fontenot Will Host Podcast on October 5
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette communications officer will debut as host of the La Louisiane podcast.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in French Food
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Marcelle Fontenot will begin her role as the host of the La Louisiane podcast on October 5, 2026. The monthly program is produced by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in collaboration with KRVS 88.7 FM.
Why it matters
The podcast serves as a storytelling platform to highlight the achievements of university researchers, students, and campus legends. It builds upon the legacy of La Louisiane, which first began as a university magazine in 1989.
Marcelle Fontenot brings more than 20 years of broadcasting experience to the role. The production is a partnership with the local station broadcasting at 88.7 FM.
The players
Marcelle Fontenot
She serves as the chief communications officer at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is a veteran anchor with over two decades of experience in local news.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
This public research university in Lafayette produces the La Louisiane podcast and serves as the primary academic institution for the region.
KRVS 88.7 FM
This public radio station partners with the university to produce and distribute the podcast content to the Lafayette community.
Dr. Andy Benoit
He is a featured guest scheduled to appear on the inaugural podcast episode hosted by Marcelle Fontenot.
The details
The Office of Communication & Marketing at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette oversees the podcast, which features guests such as Dr. Andy Benoit for the upcoming debut. Fontenot transitioned into her current role as chief communications officer in the spring of 2026.
Timeline
1989: The year La Louisiane magazine originally launched.
Spring 2026: Marcelle Fontenot began her tenure as chief communications officer.
October 5, 2026: The date Marcelle Fontenot hosts her first podcast episode.
Culture Shift
The transition of the magazine into a podcast follows the broader trend of institutional media shifting from print to digital audio formats to maintain audience relevance. This move highlights how long-standing academic publications are evolving to meet modern consumption habits.
Listeners can access the monthly content via their preferred digital podcast platforms. This program provides residents and university supporters with a new way to stay connected to campus developments and local figures.
The takeaway
This transition marks a new chapter for a publication that has been a staple of the university since 1989. Readers looking for deep dives into campus research can now engage with the material through an audio format optimized for monthly updates.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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