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Dear campus community, Today, the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved my appointment as the seventh president of the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø. I am deeply grateful for their trust and for the confidence so many of you — along with our alumni, community partners...

Dear students, We chose to send this message together — from the Office of the President and the Student Government Association — because conversations about student mental health and well-being belong to all of us. Student leadership and Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø leadership share a commitment to listen, learn and...

Dear campus community, Happy new year! As the spring semester begins, I welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus and wish you all a strong start to 2026. A new semester brings renewed focus and possibility. It’s a time to reset, to look ahead and to recommit ourselves to the shared...

Dear campus community, As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for the care, professionalism and commitment you bring to the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø each day. The holiday season invites reflection and gratitude, and I am deeply appreciative of the ways you...

Campus Community, While I know this is a busy time with grading, planning Commencement and wrapping up prior to break, I want to thank you for the contributions you make through our Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø. As mentioned during Wednesday's Town Hall, we are making progress toward addressing the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø's...

Dear friends, Over the past several weeks, I have emphasized my commitment to communicating openly as we work through this period of transition, challenge and opportunity. Many of you have shared thoughtful questions, concerns and ideas, and I want to continue that conversation in a setting where we...

Dear campus community, I’d like to share an update about the steps we are taking to address the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø’s financial situation and ensure its long-term stability. Since accepting this role last month, I have emphasized that accountability and transparency will guide my decisions, especially when...

Dear friends, As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank each of you - our faculty, staff, and students. Your dedication and hard work keep this Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø moving forward, and I’m deeply grateful for all you do. Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the chance to meet many...

Dear friends, This morning, I was honored to be selected as interim president of our Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø, and I want to thank Chairman Mark Romero, President Dr. Rick Gallot and members of the UL System Board of Supervisors for their trust and support. As a two-time alumnus who first arrived on this campus...