LSU replaces New Orleans medical school chancellor with ousted Shreveport leader

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 7, 2026

Words: 328

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Forced to resign last year as chancellor of LSU’s medical school in Shreveport, Dr. David Guzick will take the same job at its New Orleans campus, replacing Dr. Steve Nelson who was fired Thursday.

Nelson led the medical school since 2021, first on an interim basis after Dr. Larry Hollier resigned as chancellor amid questions about financial practices at the institution. Nelson was made permanent chancellor in 2024.

“Dr. Guzick led LSU Health …

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