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- 1LSU President Wade Rousse, from Golden Meadow to hiring Lane Kiffin▼From growing up in Golden Meadow to hiring Lane Kiffin: The story of LSU President Wade Rousse
A profile by The Advocate traces the path of LSU President Wade Rousse, from his upbringing in the small Louisiana town of Golden Meadow to his role leading the university through the hiring of football coach Lane Kiffin. The story highlights how Rousse's south Louisiana roots shaped his leadership as he made one of the most consequential coaching decisions in college sports.
- 2Louisiana universities adapt as job market tightens▼Here's how Louisiana's universities are preparing students for a narrowing job market
Universities across Louisiana are reworking career preparation programs as graduates face an increasingly narrow job market. The report details how institutions are adjusting advising, internships and curricula to help students compete for fewer openings, a concern echoed by educators and students statewide as hiring slows across many sectors.