Louisiana State University President Dr. Wade Rousse and his wife, Angela, stopped by Lea’s Lunchroom on Wednesday morning, signaling a strong and continued commitment to the region’s higher education landscape.

During the visit, Rousse highlighted his interest and appreciation for LSU Alexandria, emphasizing the campus’s vital role in the broader LSU system.

The gathering also brought together key figures who shaped the history of LSUA. Among the attendees was former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Charlie DeWitt. DeWitt’s persistent leadership was the primary driving force behind LSUA successfully gaining its four-year status.

Woodworth Mayor David Butler was also in attendance to welcome the university president to Central Louisiana.