As #LSU sports barely breaks even financially, difficult times potentially lie ahead for both its athletic teams and academic programs. My latest for Tiger Rag’s money issue. #lalege #lagov
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Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Lake Charles businessman and GOP mega-donor John Condos to the #LSU Board of Supervisors. As a member of the UL Board, Condos was a cheerleader for the hiring of Will Wade at McNeese State University. #lalege #lagov
VEXED OVER VISAS: Crawfish processing plants in Louisiana are at a diminished capacity this year because they haven’t been able to get as many visas for the foreign guest workers who make up their labor force, according to state Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports
The doctors in charge of #LSU’s two medical schools could be replaced following faculty complaints that university leaders acted hastily in appointing them to their jobs.
The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has hired Ramesh Kolluru as the next president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
The #LSU Board of Supervisors voted Friday to reinstate a requirement for applicants to its Baton Rouge campus to provide standardized test scores, but students will not need to reach a minimum score to be admitted.
The Southern University Board of Supervisors voted Friday to confer posthumous degrees to two students who died last year, including Caleb Wilson, who died as the result of a hazing incident & catalyzed lawmakers to take action on hazing #lalege #lagov
#LSU President Wade Rousse said the university will comply with a state law that requires posting displays of the Ten Commandments in each classroom, but he is waiting for posters to be donated. #lalege #lagov
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wants the Trump administration to expand its investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion policy and practices at the state’s public colleges and universities. #lalege #lagov
On this week’s episode of the Light Switch, I interviewed #LSU Chief of Staff Jason French about all the major changes at the flagship over the last few months. #lalege #lagov
A committee tasked with hiring the next president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has advanced three candidates to be interviewed on campus next week. #lalege #lagov
LSU scientist invents foam to fight growing threat of microplastics, via @eplunk.bsky.social
Rancor ratchets up between Cassidy, Letlow with the US Senate field set #lalege #lagov
THE FIELD IS SET: President Donald Trump’s surprise endorsement of U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow in her bid to unseat fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has set up a heated showdown. @piperhutch.bsky.social reports:
As Louisiana seeks to have 60% of its adults hold a college degree or credential, President Donald Trump’s administration is investigating the state’s effort to increase the number of minority residents who reach that goal. #lalege #lagov #laed
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a posthumous pardon to former #LSU football star Billy Cannon, who served time in federal prison in the 1980s for counterfeiting. #lalege #lagov
Krewe of UNO brings Mardi Gras cheer to campus amid tumultuous times #lalege #lagov #laed
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has selected Lee Mallett, one of his largest campaign donors, to chair the LSU Board of Supervisors. Mallett has taken an unusually active role in the day-to-day functions of #LSU in his years on the board #lalege #lagov
#LSU hopes to combat Louisiana brain drain with revamped honors degree program #lalege #lagov
Forced to resign last year as chancellor of #LSU’s medical school in Shreveport, Dr. David Guzick will take the same job at its New Orleans campus, replacing Dr. Steve Nelson who was fired Thursday. #lalege #lagov
#LSU has signed a data-sharing agreement with the University of New Orleans that will allow students applying to the Baton Rouge flagship campus for the fall semester to be offered a spot at what is soon to become LSU New Orleans. #lalege #lagov
A report on how to move the University of New Orleans into the LSU System has identified tens of millions of dollars in needed upgrades, maintenance and staff. #lalege #lagov
University of New Orleans students and alumni are in favor of the school’s transfer from the University of Louisiana System to the LSU System, but both groups are concerned the 68-year-old institution could lose its identity in the transition.
Approximately 440 students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe are without electricity and have limited access to running water after a winter storm brought sleet and ice to North Louisiana.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a state of emergency and warned residents to take precautions ahead of an ice storm expected to impact parts of the state this weekend. #lalege #lagov
A legislative task force on hazing on Louisiana’s college campuses is recommending increased required training for all students — not just those in Greek organizations — and greater penalties for universities that shirk their obligations. #lalege #lagov
Gov. Landry writes Maduro should be executed or imprisoned at Angola #lalege #lagov
The Southern University Board of Supervisors has formed a committee to find its next system president. Here’s who’s on it.
