UL-Lafayette has a new interim president. Jamie Hebert is stepping down, and the U-L System Board has appointed Ramesh Kolluru as the new interim president while a search for a permanent president takes place. This year, the school has eliminated more than 70 positions and made other cuts because of a 25-million-dollar budget deficit. But Kolluru says this financial crisis will not prevent the school from growing
On the heels of Louisiana mustering a C-minus in its infrastructure report card, experts are giving their recommendations on how to boost that grade. And the consensus is to boost funding. Former DOTD Secretary Eric Kalivoda says money spent to improve roads will save drivers money in repairs.
Cut 6 (08) “…sooner than otherwise.”
For the first time ever, a former LSU pitcher has won the Cy Young Award. Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion. Despite Skenes’ domination on the mound, his Pittsburgh Pirates finished in last place in the National League Central. But despite the 71-and-91 record, Skenes says winning the Cy Young was a team effort.
As for Skenes’ alma mater’s football team, the Tigers host Arkansas Saturday. Interim head coach Frank Wilson said the Tigers will play both quarterbacks this weekend, and senior defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory says he has full faith in both Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren to give LSU a shot at winning.
Cut 25 (07) “…opportunity to win.”