Recent ÃÛÌÒAPP News
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Functional Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jamie Toms, Introduces Transformative Technology to Restore Independence and Quality of Life for Stroke Survivors
Functional neurosurgeon Jamie Toms, MD, assistant professor of neurosurgery, teaches ÃÛÌÒAPPHS residents and fellows how procedures like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can help rewire the brain and improve function after an ischemic stroke.

ÃÛÌÒAPP names Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts System Chief Financial Officer
ÃÛÌÒAPP President Wade Rousse has named Dr. Brandi Bush Roberts to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System, effective immediately. Roberts most recently served as associate vice president and chief of staff for finance and administration at ÃÛÌÒAPP.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Emmett Brown Vice President for Enrollment Management
ÃÛÌÒAPP has named Emmett Brown its permanent Vice President for Enrollment Management, a role he has held on to an interim basis since July.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors Provides Continued Authorization of the Institute of Dementia Research & Prevention
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors voted to continue authorizing Pennington Biomedical’s Institute for Dementia Research & Prevention, highlighting its clinical research advances, large longitudinal study, expanded remote cognitive screening and plans to grow services and trials statewide.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Launches First Digital Twin Certificate Created by Industry and Academic Experts
ÃÛÌÒAPP has launched a Digital Twin Design and Production Certificate to train business and technical leaders in one of the fastest-growing technologies transforming construction, manufacturing, and energy - industries essential to Louisiana's economy.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Alumni Association announces its 2026 Hall of Distinction class
Frank W. "Billy" Harrison III, co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy, LP, will be honored as the 2026 Alumnus of the Year. Jaime Glas Odom, founder and CEO of Queen of Sparkles, is the 2026 Young Alumna of the Year.

ÃÛÌÒAPP's New School of Construction to Lead a Building Revolution
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the ÃÛÌÒAPP School of Construction within the College of Engineering in Thursday's meeting. The proposal now moves to the Louisiana Board of Regents for a vote in 2026 in a bid to position Louisiana to lead a once-in-a-generation transformation of the construction industry.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Board Approves Contracts of President and Chancellor, and Makes Major Organizational Reforms to Position the University for Research Excellence
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors today approved a series of significant organizational changes that realign the ÃÛÌÒAPP System's leadership structure, reinforce presidential oversight, and set the stage for a more unified and ambitious research enterprise. The Board also approved new contracts for President Wade Rousse and Executive Vice President and Chancellor James T. Dalton, affirming confidence in the leadership team guiding ÃÛÌÒAPP through this pivotal transition.

National Academy of Inventors Selects Dalton, Li as Fellows
ÃÛÌÒAPP Executive Vice President and Chancellor James Dalton and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Guoqiang Li have been elected as Fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). They are among 185 newly elected fellows.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Reactivates Historic Corps of Cadets at Military Tribute Game
ÃÛÌÒAPP formally reactivated its historic Corps of Cadets during a special halftime ceremony at Saturday's military tribute game in Tiger Stadium, marking the return of a 165-year-old tradition of military training and leadership at the university.

ÃÛÌÒAPP AgCenter unlocks secrets beneath the soil for sweet potato yields, lower fertilizer use
A dedicated group of researchers are behind the sweet potato casserole that will grace many Louisiana tables on Thanksgiving. At the ÃÛÌÒAPP AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station, scientists have developed sweet potato varieties that have ample sweetness for consumers, ideal shape for processors and high yields for farmers.

University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus Charts Bold Next Chapter with ÃÛÌÒAPP System Transition
The University of New Orleans (UNO) Lakefront campus, a longstanding pillar of education and community in New Orleans, is poised to enter a transformative new era under the leadership of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors Names Wade Rousse, Ph.D., President of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System and James Dalton, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System & Chancellor of the A&M Campus
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors has appointed Wade Rousse, Ph.D., as the President of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System, and James Dalton, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of the ÃÛÌÒAPP System and Chancellor of the Flagship A&M campus in Baton Rouge.

The Choctaw Cattle Company is redefining cattle farming in Louisiana
Choctaw Cattle Company is more than just picturesque pastures — it’s a living laboratory of sustainable agriculture.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Law Announces Leadership Transition
The ÃÛÌÒAPP and ÃÛÌÒAPP Law communities collectively are expressing their immense gratitude to ÃÛÌÒAPP Law Dean Alena M. Allen for her visionary leadership, steadfast commitment, and remarkable accomplishments as she embarks upon the final academic year of her impressive tenure. Dean Allen is planning to join the faculty of the ÃÛÌÒAPP Paul M. Hebert Law Center full-time at the conclusion of this academic year.


