09/15/2021
BATON ROUGE – LSU President William F. Tate IV was invited to the White House on Wednesday to brief President Joe Biden and his COVID Response Team on the success of LSU’s COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
On Friday, Aug. 27, William F. Tate IV was formally installed as LSU’s new president. The investiture—one of the oldest traditions in academia—is a significant event in the life of any university. It symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and is an opportunity to welcome a new era and celebrate as a community.
In "On Par with the President," LSU President William F. Tate IV chats with members of the LSU community who are at the top of their game.
In this episode, Dr. Nancy Rabalais joins him to discuss the "Dead Zone," share a behind-the-scenes look at an oceanographer's life, and describe her journey to being elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Seek truth. Truth is foundational to society and the mission of the university.
Exhibit empathy. Once the truth is established, it is imperative to exhibit empathy where appropriate.
Knowing the truth is important. Yet, the truth requires displaying empathy at times.
Demonstrate care. The pursuit of truth by colleagues operating in a caring fashion represents the hallmark
of great university community. Add empathy and you know the place is special.
Imagine a university where scholarship is the primary objective. Scholarship reigns.
The immediate focus is on positioning LSU to be a place where scholarship grows and
flourishes in a fashion consistent with the pressing needs of society.
Think more outstanding research, teaching, and learning. Try finding more resources
to fund students’ scholarships. Embrace growing the scholar-athlete mindset.
Scholarship first!
LSU President William F. Tate IV and his wife, Kim, are the parents of two adult children.
Kim Cash Tate is an accomplished author, Bible teacher, speaker, and singer songwriter.
Learn more about Kim Cash Tate.
