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LSU President William F. Tate IV

LSU President William F. Tate IV visits with a student at the LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry during a New Orleans tour in August 2022.

LSU President William F. Tate IV talks with Southern University System President Dennis J. Shields at the Louisiana Higher Education Board Dinner in August 2022.

LSU President William F. Tate IV at the announcement of a $27.5 million gift from Shell USA, Inc., for energy-related initiatives in June 2022.

LSU President William F. Tate IV with students at the President's Late Night Breakfast in May.

LSU President William F. Tate IV takes part in the LSU ROTC Change of Command and Joint ROTC Awards ceremonies on April 7.

LSU President William F. Tate IV tours the College of Science laser lab.

LSU President William F. Tate IV takes part in a signing ceremony for the Healthcare Partners Gift.

LSU President William F. Tate IV tours the Business Education Complex.

LSU President William F. Tate IV speaks at Summer Commencement 2021

LSU President William F. Tate IV visits with radiology technicians at LSU Eunice.

LSU President William F. Tate IV tours Pennington Biomedical.

LSU President William F. Tate IV with Mike the Tiger.

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President William F. Tate IV Elected to the Prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences

President William F. Tate IV

LSU President William F. Tate IV is among the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists as well as civic, business and philanthropic leaders elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Tate joins other experts who are exploring the challenges facing society and identifying solutions that address issues of importance to the nation and the world.

Tate joins others affiliated with LSU elected to the Academy: Meredith Blackwell (2021), Gabriela González (2017), Isiah Warner (2016), Earl Ward Plummer (2014), Lewis P. Simpson (2005), James Olney (2001) and Mary Jane West-Eberhard (1996), who was elected during her time at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

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President Tate and David Dismukes

On Par Podcast

In "On Par with the President," LSU President William F. Tate IV chats with members of the LSU community who are at the top of their game.

For more than 30 years, David Dismukes has worked in consulting, academia, and government service. He’s currently the executive director, director of policy analysis, and professor of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies. He is also a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences in the LSU College of the Coast & Environment. In this episode of the “On Par with thePresident” podcast, the energy sector expert discusses gas prices, energy supply, and Louisiana’s global impact.

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Guiding Principles

Seek truth. Truth is foundational to society and the mission of the university.
Exhibit empathy. Once the truth is established, it is imperative to exhibit empathy where appropriate. Knowing the truth is important. Yet, the truth requires displaying empathy at times.
Demonstrate care. The pursuit of truth by colleagues operating in a caring fashion represents the hallmark of great university community. Add empathy and you know the place is special.

Vision for the Future

Imagine a university where scholarship is the primary objective. Scholarship reigns.
The immediate focus is on positioning LSU to be a place where scholarship grows and flourishes in a fashion consistent with the pressing needs of society.
Think more outstanding research, teaching, and learning. Try finding more resources to fund students’ scholarships. Embrace growing the scholar-athlete mindset.
Scholarship first!

Messages to the LSU Community

August 11, 2022

Spring Semester Update:

June 20, 2022

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TATE: MERIT INCREASES: Thanks to the historic investment in higher education by Gov. John Bel Edwards, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, and the Louisiana Legislature, it brings me great joy to share that we will provide merit increases for faculty and unclassified staff. And, as we announced last week, classified employees are also receiving market salary adjustments.

June 6, 2022

Legislative Session Message from President Tate: The 2022 Legislative Session wrapped at approximately 6 p.m. last night, and I'm pleased to announce that LSU will be receiving more than $110 million in funding for 2023 as part of the largest state funding increase ever for Louisiana higher education. Our efforts to protect and elevate Louisiana through our Scholarship First Agenda continue thanks to Governor John Bel Edwards and the legislature's historic investment in higher education.

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Meet Kim Cash Tate

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LSU President William F. Tate IV and his wife, Kim, are the parents of two adult children. Kim Cash Tate is an accomplished author, Bible teacher, speaker, and singer songwriter.
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