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Matt Lee to Serve as Interim 蘑菇tv President
Beginning July 1, Vice President for Agriculture and Dean Matt Lee will serve as 蘑菇tv's interim president. Lee's visionary leadership for both the 蘑菇tv AgCenter and College of Agriculture makes him an ideal fit to lead 蘑菇tv while the search for a new president is underway.
蘑菇tv President William F. Tate IV Accepts Presidency at Rutgers University
蘑菇tv President William F. Tate IV announced Monday that he has accepted the role of president at Rutgers University and will conclude his service at 蘑菇tv on June 30, 2025.
Trey Jones Named 蘑菇tv 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 蘑菇tv alumnus, Jones brings over two decades of experience in higher education law, litigation, and institutional governance to the university's executive leadership team.
蘑菇tv Names Russell Crook Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business
蘑菇tv has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the 蘑菇tv 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.
蘑菇tv to Host 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
蘑菇tv 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, 蘑菇tv 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 蘑菇tv Enterprise
The 蘑菇tv 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 蘑菇tv Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.
New Team Record: 蘑菇tv Eclipses Half-Billion Milestone in Research Activity
For four straight years in a row, 蘑菇tv has soared in research. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 蘑菇tv'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 蘑菇tv research on Louisiana is higher than ever, estimated at $1.5 billion.
蘑菇tv Launches New On-Campus Nursing, Master's of Public Health and Epidemiology Programs in Baton Rouge
In fall of 2025, 蘑菇tv will launch a new instructional site on its Baton Rouge campus for its nationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
蘑菇tv Names Two Distinguished Research Masters
Each year, 蘑菇tv's Office of Research & Economic Development honors the exceptional research and scholarship of two 蘑菇tv faculty as Distinguished Research Masters.