Republican state senator hired as McNeese State University president

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 673

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A Republican state senator from Leesville has been named the next president of McNeese State University despite having no prior professional experience in higher education.

The hiring of Sen. Mike Reese was made official Tuesday at a special University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors meeting, with all board members present voting in favor. He is slated to begin the job July 1.

Reese, a logistics and real estate business owner, has served …

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