Office of the President

Leading LSU Forward

Since joining LSU, President Rousse has been hard at work—meeting with students, faculty, and staff, listening to the community, and building a strong foundation for the work ahead.

In the News

The Advocate: LSU President Wade Rousse: LSU can be excellent and accessible. Here’s how.

LSU Shreveport committed to not resting on record growth, success at Kemp Forum

As the fastest-growing university in Louisiana over the past 10 years according to data from The Chronicle of Higher Education, LSU Shreveport has a lot celebrate. But Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith’s message to the campus, to local and state dignitaries and to the community at Thursday’s Kemp Forum – LSUS won’t rest on its laurels.

President Rousse visits with members of Board of Supervisors

President Rousse Attends LSUA’s Celebration of the Martin Family Student Success Center Opening

Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Family Student Success Center on January 21, 2026, marking the completion of the university’s newest facility and the first new building on campus since Mulder Hall opened in 2012.

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LSU’s Tim Slack to Bring Louisiana Perspective to National Rural Research Leadership Role

Tim Slack, an LSU sociology professor, has been elected president of the Rural Sociological Society and will help elevate research on rural communities while bringing attention to Louisiana’s unique opportunities and challenges.

Farmer and LSU AgCenter extension agent in a field

LSU AgCenter is Helping Shape Rural Louisiana’s Future One Parish at a Time

The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service is a vital part of the LSU AgCenter, addressing challenges Louisiana families, farmers, communities, and businesses face, connecting university research with the community it serves.

The names of LSU students and alummni killed in World War II

Three LSU Students and Alumni Killed in World War II Added to LSU War Memorial

Three LSU students and alumni who lost their lives during World War II have been added to the LSU War Memorial.

Two LSU nursing students take vitals on an adult patient simulator

By Expanding Nursing Program to Baton Rouge, LSU Is Helping to Combat Statewide Shortage

LSU is tackling Louisiana’s nursing shortage by expanding its program to Baton Rouge, making education more accessible. With hands-on training and local clinical partnerships, students are prepared to serve communities and strengthen the state’s health care workforce.

Louisiana Needs More Qualified Teachers; LSU’s Tiger Teacher Corps Is Answering the Call

Louisiana faces a major teacher shortage, with about 1,000 vacancies statewide, leaving many classrooms without certified teachers. LSU’s Tiger Teacher Corps is helping strengthen the pipeline by preparing confident, qualified educators for the future.

A medical student receives her white coat during a White Coat Ceremony through LSU Health Shreveport

LSU is Training Tomorrow’s Doctors to Treat the Root Causes of Disease

LSU is strengthening medical education by expanding nutrition training for future physicians, addressing Louisiana’s high rates of chronic disease. Through research, collaboration, and patient-centered care, LSU is preparing doctors to treat and prevent disease at its root.