Louisiana State University Eunice

Eight Louisiana State University Eunice students in the Community Engagement Program attended a meeting of the St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday in Opelousas. At the board meeting, the met with Bill Rodier, right, executive director, for a question and answer session. From left, are Launey Patton Griffith, director of continuing education; Ray Zorn Jr. of Opelousas; Jasmine Robinson, of Crowley; and Stephanie Middlebrooks, of Richard. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

LSUE students learn about economic development

Keesha Menard was one of eight LSUE students who learned about economic development by attending the St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District meeting in Opelousas on Tuesday.

Dr. Kimberly Russell, chancellor of LSUE, gives a campus tour to members of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce on Friday. Russell said the university has already reached out to businesses and industries in several other communities in the region, including Lake Charles, Opelousas and Lafayette. (Photo by Claudette Olivier)

Crowley Chamber of Commerce members visit LSUE campus

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with LSUE Chancellor Kimberly Russell, Amy Thibodeaux, president and CEO of the chamber, said.

LSUE Chancellor Kimberly "Kim" Russell on the campus recently. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Enrollment is among new chancellor’s challenges

Barely a month into her new job as LSUE chancellor, Kimberly “Kim” Russell says her job is to turnaround a school where enrollment has slumped.
“LSUE has been on the decline since about 2010,” she said.
“That’s not unusual for most community colleges,” she added.

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