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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.

Board of Supervisors Announces Presidential Search Committee
ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard announces the 2025 Presidential Search Committee.

Krista Raney to Succeed Rob Stuart as President & CEO of the ÃÛÌÒAPP Foundation Effective July 1, 2026
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Foundation Board of Directors has named Krista Raney to the role of president and CEO of the ÃÛÌÒAPP Foundation effective July 1, 2026. Raney will succeed Robert M. Stuart Jr., who has served in the role since January 1, 2020.

Matt Lee to Serve as Interim ÃÛÌÒAPP President
Beginning July 1, Vice President for Agriculture and Dean Matt Lee will serve as ÃÛÌÒAPP's interim president. Lee's visionary leadership for both the ÃÛÌÒAPP AgCenter and College of Agriculture makes him an ideal fit to lead ÃÛÌÒAPP while the search for a new president is underway.

ÃÛÌÒAPP President William F. Tate IV Accepts Presidency at Rutgers University
ÃÛÌÒAPP President William F. Tate IV announced Monday that he has accepted the role of president at Rutgers University and will conclude his service at ÃÛÌÒAPP on June 30, 2025.

Trey Jones Named ÃÛÌÒAPP Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Carlton "Trey" Jones, III has been named Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel. A seasoned legal professional and proud ÃÛÌÒAPP alumnus, Jones brings over two decades of experience in higher education law, litigation, and institutional governance to the university's executive leadership team.

ÃÛÌÒAPP Names Russell Crook Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business
ÃÛÌÒAPP has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the ÃÛÌÒAPP Board of Supervisors. A distinguished scholar and proven leader, Dr. Crook brings over two decades of experience in higher education and business to the role.

ÃÛÌÒAPP to Host 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
ÃÛÌÒAPP is proud to announce its selection for the 2nd year as an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, ÃÛÌÒAPP will host 25 of Africa's emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Astrophysicists Strike Gold
Since the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? A new answer has come from an unexpected place - magnetars.

Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the ÃÛÌÒAPP Enterprise
The ÃÛÌÒAPP Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr. David Guzick as its new Chief Research Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Dr. Guzick previously served as Chancellor of ÃÛÌÒAPP Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.