LSU axes finance leader, former DEI staff

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 548

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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LSU has fired its chief financial officer, the vice president in charge of handling sex-based discrimination complaints and its former diversity, equity and inclusion staff in what campus leaders say are cost-reducing layoffs.

Twenty five employees were let go last week, and LSU President Wade Rousse said the savings will be redirected to hire new faculty and fund research.

The layoffs will save LSU approximately $3.7 million, according to an analysis of state …

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