Introducing the Leadership LSU Fall 2021 Cohort

BATON ROUGE – LSU has recognized six students as the Fall Cohort Class of 2021 for Leadership LSU, an annual program coordinated by LSU Campus Life.

In its 32nd year, this LSU tradition provides juniors, seniors and graduate students the opportunity to develop and apply their leadership at high levels while in their final semesters at LSU. Participants chosen for the Leadership LSU fall cohort exhibit the capacity to learn and impact others positively through their leadership experiences. 

After three semesters meeting via Zoom, the fall cohort was able to resume meeting in person. The cohort was excited to meet each week and finished strong with reflections and group discussions about their experience. 

According to Caleb Wells, Campus Life’s assistant director of leadership and service, “It was wonderful to have students back in person for this leadership cohort. We enjoyed watching their leadership skills develop and are excited to see what is in store for this exceptional group of students.”

The curriculum of Leadership LSU is based in adaptive leadership through group discussion and extracurricular lectures with LSU and community leaders. By the end of the program, students have learned how to identify adaptive leadership challenges, address social issues with the community, recognize the opportunities that come from an adaptive leadership experience and support the Leadership LSU peer network.

Members of the LSU Leadership 2021 Fall Cohort:

LOUISIANA
Abita Springs, La.
Lexie Dunham, senior, leadership and human resource development 

Addis, La.
D’Andre Taylor, junior, industrial engineering

Baton Rouge, La.
Charlie Stephens, junior, mass communication 

La Place, La.
Bryce Duhon, senior, sports administration

Moreauville, La.
William Gaspard Jr., senior, agriculture and extension education

TENNESSEE
Nashville, Tenn.
Alira Thomas, senior, sociology

LSU congratulates these leaders for excelling throughout the rigorous application and selection process, as well as their participation in Leadership LSU’s adaptive leadership and seminars throughout the fall semester.

Campus Life works closely with more than 400 student organizations, countless student organization leaders and advisors, and is home to some of LSU's biggest traditions. The department's mission is to enhance student learning through innovative initiatives focused on the tenets of involvement, leadership, and service that enrich the LSU experience. With direct oversight of the Student Activities Board, Volunteer LSU, and the LSU Food Pantry, Campus Life serves a diverse student population and strives to make LSU an increasingly vibrant campus community. Visit lsu.edu/campuslife for more information. 

Media note: Please contact Alison Paz for student headshots: apaz6@lsu.edu.