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LSU’s President Search: The Top 5 finalists

Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:29 pm
Posted by Nitrogen
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:29 pm
Per WAFB:
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The LSU Presidential Search Committee revealed its list of five candidates who presently appear to have the most support to become the university’s next president during a meeting on campus Thursday afternoon.

The rankings were based on the level of committee support and qualifications each candidate has, the search committee said.

TOP FIVE

Current Interim President Matt Lee

Julius Fridriksson, Ph.D. – VP of Research, University of S.C.

Robert Robbins, M.D. – Former President, University of Arizona

Wade Rousse, Ph.D. – President, McNeese State University

(Name Redacted) – Sr. VP for Academic Affairs & CAO (Ph.D.) – Name of current employer redacted for privacy
This post was edited on 10/23/25 at 3:32 pm
Posted by whoa
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2017
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:34 pm to
I’m more interested to know why the search committee was asked to sign NDA’s
Posted by N2cars
Close by
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:35 pm to
Who can coach up a running game?
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:35 pm to
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(Name Redacted) – Sr. VP for Academic Affairs & CAO (Ph.D.) – Name of current employer redacted for privacy

Since the other four are white guys this must be the CRT candidate. But LSU wised up this time and won't tell us who he is.
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
South of Memphis
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:36 pm to
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Wade Rousse, Ph.D. – President, McNeese State University

Bring him in and bring back Will Wade!!!
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
34063 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:36 pm to
It's going to be Rousse. Landry has stacked the BOS with his "supporters" (read: donors), and they favor Rousse.
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
75857 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:36 pm to
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Julius Fridriksson, Ph.D. – VP of Research, University of S.C.


Should be this guy just to keep our Icelandic women's soccer pipeline going.
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:37 pm to
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(Name Redacted)


Is definitely getting the job.
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:37 pm to
I suggest Ed Orgeron
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:38 pm to
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I’m more interested to know why the search committee was asked to sign NDA’s

Because they need to be able to communicate candidly without worrying that their honest thoughts are taken out of context by retards on the Internet.

Pretty simple, and standard.
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:39 pm to
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Faculty, staff, students, community members and now Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs are among these critics, denouncing UA President Robert Robbins, school administrators and the board of regents for their poor leadership and response to the financial crisis.


Everything you need to know about $170+MM deficit
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:40 pm to
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and bring back Will Wade!!!


You'd be surprised to learn just how hard of a push there was by some with influence at the capitol to do just that this past spring. In fact, some might say that push not succeeding may be some of the reason why there is a search for a new president to begin with.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:41 pm to
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Interim President Matt Lee



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Julius Fridriksson, Ph.D. – VP of Research, University of S.C.



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Robert Robbins, M.D.



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Wade Rousse, Ph.D. – President, McNeese State University



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(Name Redacted) – Sr. VP for Academic Affairs & CAO (Ph.D.) – Name of current employer redacted for privacy




Quick Google search for the term "Sr. VP for Academic Affairs & CAO (Ph.D.)"

Here are examples of individuals currently holding this or similar positions at various institutions, many of whom hold a Ph.D.:

Troy Blanchard (Ph.D.): Interim Executive Vice President & Provost at Louisiana State University (LSU), serving as the chief academic officer for the LSU system.

Dr. Luria Young (Ph.D.): Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Southern University and A&M College.

Dr. Jaimie Hebert (Ph.D.): Interim President and previously Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.


This post was edited on 10/23/25 at 3:45 pm
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:54 pm to


Is it me or does he head look disproportionate to his body?
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
17080 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:58 pm to

100% a Lizardman.


Is it just me? Or is this Stevie from Eastbound and Down?
Posted by DrrTiger
Gulf of America
Member since Nov 2023
2345 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 4:04 pm to
Which one likes sports? That's the main qualification for 90% of the people here.
Posted by RougeDawg
Member since Jul 2016
7298 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 4:06 pm to
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Dr. Jaimie Hebert (Ph.D.): Interim President and previously Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.


This must be Landry's guy. He only hires people from Lafayette.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 4:07 pm to
Absolute scenes when it’s Rousse and he brings tPear home.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
16478 posts
Posted on 10/23/25 at 4:08 pm to
They better hire someone who realizes the importance of taking sports seriously. I don't want some accademic egghead.
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