President Lou Rabineau retired.

COA’s third president, Lou Rabineau, retired after nine years as president. During his presidency, he played a vital role in helping COA recover from the devastating Kaelber Hall fire, as well as struggling enrollment numbers and a general feeling of aimlessness following Edward Kaelbler’s retirement and Judith Swazey’s resignation. Rabineau’s legacy was one of kindness as well as determination. With a strong belief in the values and ideals of the college, he helped foster a sense of purpose, direction and community on campus. He played a huge role in shaping the College of the Atlantic we know today, and helping the institution emerge from a challenging moment even stronger and dedicated than it had been before.

To learn more, look at our Office of the President Collection, browse images of Rabineau during his time at COA or read the announcement of his retirement in the Winter 1992-1993 edition of COA News.