LSU Names 1st Black President, Dr. William Tate
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University of South Carolina Vice President Dr. William Tate has made history by becoming the 1st Black President of Louisiana State University. “This is a very pivotal time at our university, from economic, environmental, social challenges, but we are doing great things at this place,” says LSU Board Chair Robert Dampf. “We set about to find a great leader, and we found one.” For his part, Tate says he’ll focus on providing education opportunities to everyone, regardless of their race or background. “For me, this position is all about what we can do to help students and give people access and opportunity in higher education,” Tate says. “That’s really in my DNA.” Congratulations Dr. Tate.
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