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Matt Lee to Serve as Interim LSU President

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

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LSU President William F. Tate IV Accepts Presidency at Rutgers University

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

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Trey Jones Named LSU 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 LSU alumnus, Jones brings over two decades of experience in higher education law, litigation, and institutional governance to the university's executive leadership team.

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LSU Names Russell Crook Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business

LSU has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the LSU 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.

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LSU to Host 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

LSU 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, LSU will host 25 of Africa's emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

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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.

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Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the LSU Enterprise

The LSU 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 LSU Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.

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