- 30 Apr, 2026
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Unitech Training Academy Names Mike Ryan President of Unitech Online
LAFAYETTE, La. — Unitech Training Academy has named Mike Ryan as President of Unitech Online, recognizing his leadership in distance education and his continued impact on student learning and faculty development.
Ryan brings more than 12 years of experience in education to the role. Since joining Unitech in 2021 as Director of Distance Education, his work has included oversight of the learning management system, development of faculty training programs, and hands-on support for instructors to strengthen online teaching practices.
Prior to Unitech, Ryan spent four years at South Louisiana Community College in the Adult Education Department, where he served as a Youth Program Specialist and HiSET instructor. He began his career as an English teacher at Devillier Educational Center.
Ryan holds a Master of Arts in Literary Studies and a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Humanities from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
In his new role, Ryan will oversee the continued growth and performance of Unitech Online, supporting students across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with flexible, career-focused training designed to meet workforce needs.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Josie, his two children, his soon-to-be stepdaughter, and the family cat, Leo. He is an avid runner and recently completed the Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing guitar.