Southern University seeks to hire new system president by May

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 266

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Southern University System could hire a new president in May under a timeline a presidential search committee approved Thursday.

Former President Dennis Shields was fired by the board last fall after three years at the university. He was replaced on an interim basis by Southern University AgCenter Chancellor Orlando McMeans.

The committee, chaired by Southern alumnus and New Orleans City Councilman Jason Hughes, will advertise the position beginning March 2 and select …

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