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New LSU leadership tells House Education panel they will pursue flagship research growth while keeping pathways open
Summary
LSU president and chancellor introduced a plan to grow research capacity and market LSU as a flagship while emphasizing transfer pathways and accessibility for first‑generation and regional students.
Wade Ruse introduced himself to the House Education Committee and outlined a dual aim for Louisiana State University: to build an elite, research‑focused flagship while preserving accessible pathways for students across the state. “We’re gonna drive a flagship institution that’s gonna be excellent…and we’re gonna measure that the way the world measures that,” Ruse said, adding that the university will pursue top‑50 research‑institution benchmarks but also ensure transfers and…
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