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Dear campus community, Today, the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved my appointment as the seventh president of the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø. 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 University 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 ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø 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 University. As mentioned during Wednesday's Town Hall, we are making progress toward addressing the University'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 University’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 University 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 University, 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...