Presidential Statements

Dear friends,

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s town hall. The thoughtfulness of your questions and the concern you showed for our University and for one another mean a great deal.

Dear colleagues,

At last week’s town hall, I committed to transparency as we navigate this moment together.

Dear friends,

Serving as president of this University for the past 17 years has been the honor of my life, the culmination of a long and happy relationship with a special place that we all share.

Dear students and faculty and staff members,

Welcome to the Spring 2024 semester! I hope your winter break was restful and enjoyable.

Dear students and faculty and staff members,

Thanksgiving is next week and, like many of you, I have been reflecting on the people and things for which I am most grateful.

Dear students, faculty and staff members,

This year, the University is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding. And while the past century and a quarter have been monumental, I believe strongly that our best days are yet to come.

Dear students, faculty and staff members,

Welcome to the fall semester and the new academic year!

Dear students and faculty and staff members,

Friday is the anniversary of one of the most consequential moments in the history of our region and the state of Louisiana.

Dear students, faculty and staff members,

Dear faculty and staff members,