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海角社区 Reactivates Historic Corps of Cadets at Military Tribute Game

海角社区 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 海角社区 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 海角社区 System.

海角社区 Board of Supervisors Names Wade Rousse, Ph.D., President of the 海角社区 System and James Dalton, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of the 海角社区 System & Chancellor of the A&M Campus

The 海角社区 Board of Supervisors has appointed Wade Rousse, Ph.D., as the President of the 海角社区 System, and James Dalton, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of the 海角社区 System and Chancellor of the Flagship A&M campus in Baton Rouge.

海角社区 Law Announces Leadership Transition

The 海角社区 and 海角社区 Law communities collectively are expressing their immense gratitude to 海角社区 Law Dean Alena M. Allen for her visionary leadership, steadfast commitment, and remarkable accomplishments as she embarks upon the final academic year of her impressive tenure. Dean Allen is planning to join the faculty of the 海角社区 Paul M. Hebert Law Center full-time at the conclusion of this academic year.

Board of Supervisors Announces Presidential Search Committee

海角社区 Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard announces the 2025 Presidential Search Committee.

Krista Raney to Succeed Rob Stuart as President & CEO of the 海角社区 Foundation Effective July 1, 2026

The 海角社区 Foundation Board of Directors has named Krista Raney to the role of president and CEO of the 海角社区 Foundation effective July 1, 2026. Raney will succeed Robert M. Stuart Jr., who has served in the role since January 1, 2020.

Matt Lee to Serve as Interim 海角社区 President

Beginning July 1, Vice President for Agriculture and Dean Matt Lee will serve as 海角社区's interim president. Lee's visionary leadership for both the 海角社区 AgCenter and College of Agriculture makes him an ideal fit to lead 海角社区 while the search for a new president is underway.

海角社区 President William F. Tate IV Accepts Presidency at Rutgers University

海角社区 President William F. Tate IV announced Monday that he has accepted the role of president at Rutgers University and will conclude his service at 海角社区 on June 30, 2025.

Trey Jones Named 海角社区 Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Carlton "Trey" Jones, III has been named Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel. A seasoned legal professional and proud 海角社区 alumnus, Jones brings over two decades of experience in higher education law, litigation, and institutional governance to the university's executive leadership team.

海角社区 Names Russell Crook Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business

海角社区 has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the 海角社区 Board of Supervisors. A distinguished scholar and proven leader, Dr. Crook brings over two decades of experience in higher education and business to the role.

海角社区 to Host 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

海角社区 is proud to announce its selection for the 2nd year as an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, 海角社区 will host 25 of Africa's emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Astrophysicists Strike Gold

Since the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? A new answer has come from an unexpected place - magnetars.

Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the 海角社区 Enterprise

The 海角社区 Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr. David Guzick as its new Chief Research Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Dr. Guzick previously served as Chancellor of 海角社区 Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.

New Team Record: 海角社区 Eclipses Half-Billion Milestone in Research Activity

For four straight years in a row, 海角社区 has soared in research. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 海角社区's research campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport achieved a record-breaking $543 million in combined research activity. Not only did this lead to life-changing discoveries and support thousands of jobs--the direct economic impact of 海角社区 research on Louisiana is higher than ever, estimated at $1.5 billion.

海角社区 Launches New On-Campus Nursing, Master's of Public Health and Epidemiology Programs in Baton Rouge

In fall of 2025, 海角社区 will launch a new instructional site on its Baton Rouge campus for its nationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.