Welcome from the Chancellor

It is my privilege to welcome you to LSU New Orleans—a public research university that unites scholarly excellence and access with the unmistakable soul of New Orleans. In one of the world's great laboratories for research, culture, and creativity, our students, faculty, and staff turn curiosity into discovery, discovery into opportunity, and opportunity into lives of purpose.

I first came to this university as a student because it offered three things that remain among our greatest strengths today: distinctive academic programs, an affordable path to a high-quality degree, and the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most remarkable cities in the world. Those strengths have shaped generations of students and continue to define the promise of LSU New Orleans.

At LSU New Orleans, excellence and access are not competing priorities. We are committed to providing students with an exceptional education that prepares them to succeed in their careers and compete anywhere in the world. That commitment includes relevant undergraduate and graduate programs, meaningful research opportunities, experiential learning, and the support students need to reach their full potential.

Our location is more than a backdrop—it is central to who we are and the work we do. New Orleans and the Gulf Coast present extraordinary opportunities for research, innovation, creativity, and community engagement. Our faculty and students are advancing knowledge, addressing real-world challenges, and building partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and community organizations that strengthen our city, our state, and the world.

As a member of the LSU System, LSU New Orleans is entering an exciting new chapter. We have the opportunity to build on our history, expand our research enterprise, strengthen connections with the communities we serve, and establish LSU New Orleans as Louisiana's distinctive public research university. Our success will be measured not simply by how much the university advances, but by the opportunities we create for our students and the difference we make for Louisiana.

I invite you to explore our programs, learn about the work of our faculty and students, and visit our beautiful lakefront campus. Whether you are a prospective student, a current member of our university community, an alumnus, or a partner in our future, I hope you will see yourself as part of what we are building together.

New Orleans Made. World Ready.

Sincerely,

Jeanette R. Weiland
Interim Chancellor & Chief Administrative Officer
LSU New Orleans