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LSU names Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts System Chief Financial Officer
LSU President Wade Rousse has named Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the LSU System, effective immediately. Roberts most recently served as associate vice president and chief of staff for finance and administration at Louisiana State University.
LSU Names Emmett Brown Vice President for Enrollment Management
LSU has named Emmett Brown its permanent Vice President for Enrollment Management, a role he has held on to an interim basis since July.
LSU Launches First Digital Twin Certificate Created by Industry and Academic Experts
LSU has launched a Digital Twin Design and Production Certificate to train business and technical leaders in one of the fastest-growing technologies transforming construction, manufacturing, and energy - industries essential to Louisiana's economy.
LSU Alumni Association announces its 2026 Hall of Distinction class
Frank W. "Billy" Harrison III, co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy, LP, will be honored as the 2026 Alumnus of the Year. Jaime Glas Odom, founder and CEO of Queen of Sparkles, is the 2026 Young Alumna of the Year.
LSU's New School of Construction to Lead a Building Revolution
The LSU Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the LSU School of Construction within the College of Engineering in Thursday's meeting. The proposal now moves to the Louisiana Board of Regents for a vote in 2026 in a bid to position Louisiana to lead a once-in-a-generation transformation of the construction industry.
LSU Board Approves Contracts of President and Chancellor, and Makes Major Organizational Reforms to Position the University for Research Excellence
The LSU Board of Supervisors today approved a series of significant organizational changes that realign the LSU System's leadership structure, reinforce presidential oversight, and set the stage for a more unified and ambitious research enterprise. The Board also approved new contracts for President Wade Rousse and Executive Vice President and Chancellor James T. Dalton, affirming confidence in the leadership team guiding LSU through this pivotal transition.
National Academy of Inventors Selects Dalton, Li as Fellows
LSU Executive Vice President and Chancellor James Dalton and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Guoqiang Li have been elected as Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). They are among 185 newly elected fellows.
LSU Reactivates Historic Corps of Cadets at Military Tribute Game
LSU formally reactivated its historic Corps of Cadets during a special halftime ceremony at Saturday's military tribute game in Tiger Stadium, marking the return of a 165-year-old tradition of military training and leadership at the university.
University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus Charts Bold Next Chapter with LSU System Transition
The University of New Orleans (UNO) Lakefront campus, a longstanding pillar of education and community in New Orleans, is poised to enter a transformative new era under the leadership of the LSU System.
LSU Board of Supervisors Names Wade Rousse, Ph.D., President of the LSU System and James Dalton, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of the LSU System & Chancellor of the A&M Campus
The LSU Board of Supervisors has appointed Wade Rousse, Ph.D., as the President of the Louisiana State University System, and James Dalton, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of the LSU System and Chancellor of the Flagship A&M campus in Baton Rouge.