Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) proudly welcomed newly installed LSU System President Dr. Wade Rousse and his Chief of Staff, Jason French, for their first official visit to an LSU regional campus. As one of the fastest-growing undergraduate institutions in the South, LSUA was honored to serve as the inaugural stop on President Rousse’s statewide tour of the LSU System. Throughout the day, Dr. Rousse engaged with university leadership, enjoyed an informative lunch with students, participated in a productive campus-wide meeting with representatives from all academic and business units, and toured LSUA’s rapidly expanding campus footprint.

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LSUA continues to emerge as a standout institution within the LSU family, earning national and statewide recognition for its academic quality, student success, and commitment to serving rural and first-generation students. Recently ranked #4 Best College in Louisiana by Niche.com and #14 Best Regional College in the South by U.S. News & World Report, LSUA has also been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education for its innovative work in expanding college access and opportunity across rural Louisiana. These accomplishments reflect LSUA’s strategic growth, record-breaking enrollment, and the deep community partnerships that continue to propel the institution forward.

President Rousse’s visit evidences the university’s essential role in the LSU System. As LSU’s only undergraduate-only institution, LSUA serves as a vital pipeline to LSU’s professional schools, sending more students than ever into fields such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, engineering, and allied health. Driven by effective, forward-thinking leadership and powered by engaged, student-centered faculty, LSUA is preparing the workforce that Louisiana needs while offering families an affordable, high-quality LSU degree close to home.

LSUA looks forward to continued collaboration with President Rousse and the LSU administration as the System advances its vision for higher education across the state. The university remains deeply committed to expanding educational opportunity, elevating regional prosperity, and contributing meaningfully to the collective strength of the LSU family.