Presidential Statements

Dear faculty and staff, Thank you to everyone who joined today's fiscal town hall. I appreciate the opportunity to share our financial progress, the challenges ahead and our plan for moving forward. During FY2026, we reduced our multi-year cumulative unrestricted deficit by $17.8 million and ended...

Dear campus community, As we move into the second half of the fall semester, I invite you to join us for a campus town hall at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Student Union Bayou Bijou Theater. During the session, we will discuss the University’s financial position, our path forward and the opportunities...

Dear faculty and staff, Over the past several months, we have continued to evaluate the University’s payroll schedules and consider the feedback employees have shared throughout the transition to biweekly pay. After further review, we have determined the transition to biweekly pay for faculty and...

Dear faculty and staff, I am writing to share an important leadership update. Dr. Edwin Litolff, vice president for Administration & Finance and chief financial officer, has accepted a new position with the University of Louisiana System. Effective Oct. 5, he will serve as vice president for...

Dear campus community, This week, we reported our fall enrollment to the Louisiana Board of Regents and the University of Louisiana System. Before we release the figures publicly, I want to share them first with you. The annual census shows our overall enrollment is 15,702 students, down 2.5% from...

Dear campus community, Following the State of the University last month, I received a letter from a group of faculty members with questions about our finances, research mission and support for employees. I appreciate their concern for the University and recognize that these issues matter across...

Dear University community, There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new academic year, and this year is even more special for me personally. Our campus is once again filled with energy, excitement and possibility. Students are finding their classrooms, reconnecting with friends and beginning...

Dear University community, Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday for the State of the University. It was good to begin a new academic year together and reflect on our progress, our momentum and where we are headed next. If you weren’t able to join us, or would like to revisit the address...

Dear faculty and staff, I want to share an important leadership update regarding Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics. Dr. Bryan Maggard, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics, has accepted a position at the University of Missouri after nine years of dedicated service to our University. During...

Dear faculty and staff, You may have seen media reports regarding an investigation involving purchasing card expenses in Athletics. The investigation relates to the purchasing card expenses and reporting procedures finding included in the University’s fiscal year 2025 audit report, which I shared...