Office of the LSU President
@LSUpresident
Followers
8,816
Following
776
Media
75
Statuses
473
Tweets composed by the Office of the LSU President. Follow LSU president William F. Tate IV @WFTate4
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Joined June 2013
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
#getoutofrafah
• 1895340 Tweets
Dortmund
• 428152 Tweets
Stormy
• 410011 Tweets
Mbappe
• 321836 Tweets
#Eurovision2024
• 171476 Tweets
#PSGBVB
• 157464 Tweets
Judge Cannon
• 109788 Tweets
Wembley
• 100158 Tweets
Reus
• 96693 Tweets
Le PSG
• 95135 Tweets
iPad Pro
• 80106 Tweets
Dembele
• 79740 Tweets
Hummels
• 75312 Tweets
Palestino
• 74053 Tweets
Olón
• 68497 Tweets
Grok
• 63948 Tweets
El PSG
• 63909 Tweets
باريس
• 48437 Tweets
دورتموند
• 43227 Tweets
Vitinha
• 41998 Tweets
YAIBA
• 41927 Tweets
Luis Enrique
• 28363 Tweets
Wemby
• 25659 Tweets
月9主演
• 23935 Tweets
DPOY
• 18663 Tweets
backnumber
• 16228 Tweets
flora matos
• 14200 Tweets
ドルトムント
• 10842 Tweets
Yuri Alberto
• 10122 Tweets
To our international students, you are part of the LSU Tiger family, and we are advocating for you. Our plans are for a mixture of in-person and online classes, and we will do our best to assure that no international student is in all online classes!
8
180
1K
Thank you to our LSU football student-athletes for speaking up. We support you, we stand with you against racism and inequality, and we know actions will always speak louder than words.
35
179
1K
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Can’t even begin to say how proud the entire
@LSU
family is of
@Coach_EdOrgeron
, his assistant coaches, our student-athletes, and everybody who contributed to this incredibly special
@LSUfootball
season.
#GeauxTigers
4
81
914
Not many university presidents get to see their school play in the
#NationalChampionship
in their first two weeks on the job! Can’t wait to see our LSU Tigers get the win tonight.
#GeauxTigers
7
36
757
16
63
679
Here at
@LSU
, we’re champions both on and off the field. It was such an honor to be at the
@WhiteHouse
today, representing our great university and the entire Tiger family.
7
44
403
We are making plans to reopen our campuses in the fall and making every effort to resume in-person classes when it’s safe to do so. We will not sacrifice our students’ futures to this pandemic.
5
52
391
I’m honored to serve as
@LSU
’s Interim President. In recent years, we have seen unparalleled success in academic quality, research and creative achievements, student accomplishments and athletics, and I’m committed to continuing our momentum and advancing to new heights.
We are excited to announce Tom Galligan as interim
@LSUpresident
!
He was just officially approved at the
#LSU
Board of Supervisors meeting hosted by
@LSUAlexandria
.
1
24
171
11
23
364
Together with board and campus leaders, I had a meaningful and emotional meeting with Black student leaders this afternoon to share ideas and plan for concrete steps to make real change at LSU. I am moved by the students’ passion, leadership and vision.
38
36
287
The President’s Late Night Breakfast is going until midnight. Stop by 459 Commons or The 5.
@WFTate4
6
12
269
On behalf of our entire LSU community, I want to thank all of the essential workers who are going to work every day and putting themselves at risk so everyone can be safe.
#19thanks
1
31
262
From my home to your home, welcome back to classes, Tigers!
Also, thank you to our faculty and staff who are working hard to ensure you have a great educational experience.
5
55
245
President
@WFTate4
provides an important update to students for the fall semester. Please watch.
Message:
25
46
234
I want to thank you for your support, guidance, and friendship over the past 18 months. It has meant the world to me, and it has deepened my love for LSU. I wish you the very best, and I look forward to seeing you on campus in the future.
Complete letter:
6
13
232
Our entire LSU Family mourns the loss of Dean Johnson, who was a wonderful colleague, friend, father, and husband. We will be forever grateful for Dean Johnson’s countless contributions to the Manship School and LSU, and we will miss him terribly.
1
43
223
The LSU Community is saddened at the passing of Gov. Mike Foster, whose strong support of our university allowed LSU to make many crucial improvements to our campus, and whose development of the TOPS program has helped millions of Louisiana students get a college education.
1
17
210
I’m excited to go live this morning with FOX News to talk about our initiative to manufacture PPE here in the PMAC to support medical professionals in our great state.
5
20
194
LSU has a rich military history that has produced thousands of veterans in our armed forces. On Veterans Day and every day, I’d like to say thank you to all the individuals who have served this country.
3
24
185
After an unprecedented year, I want to thank
@LouisianaGov
for proposing a budget that calls for a reinvestment in higher education that would stabilize our budget, provide additional funding for our critical research institutions and hard-earned raises for our faculty members.
10
34
171
I’m proud to work alongside these outstanding student leaders, and I’m committed to making real and lasting changes at LSU that raise our university to greater heights for students, faculty and staff from all walks of life.
LSU Black student leaders announce Middleton Library will be renamed pending board approval.
64
685
3K
6
23
167
Our thoughts are with our neighbors in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana this evening who are being impacted by severe weather and widespread flooding yet again. Please stay safe.
0
25
169
Dear LSU Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I write you today about the tragic loss of two of our students within the past week. As you probably already know, freshman Kori Gauthier was found deceased this week, and junior Layne Gravois lost his life last week in (1/8)
2
21
167
Dear LSU Family,
Each day, I’m inspired by your dedication and resilience in the face of this challenge and with continued courage, calmness, compassion and cleanliness, we will get through this together.
2
18
164
Wishing all of our students the best of luck on finals this week. You have all persevered through so much adversity this semester, and I know you'll finish strong!
3
16
159
A message from LSU president
@WFTate4
offering sincere thoughts and prayers for all affected by Hurricane Ida and a request not to rush back to campus while emergency personnel assess campus.
3
45
151
As we reflect on another passing year of LSU’s legacy, I am inspired by how our community has found ways to triumph. Happy New Year, Tigers!
- President
@WFTate4
7
16
146
Congratulations, D-D, on an absolutely phenomenal career! Your spirit and passion is the epitome of what it means to be a Fighting Tiger, and I know your impact will be felt at our university for years to come. Thank you for all you’ve done for LSU.
0
17
147
Dear LSU Community,
No election in recent time has been so anticipated and divided as the one that will take place tomorrow. Free and fair elections are critical to the American way of life, and it’s important each of us votes to ensure our voices are heard.
4
18
139
A three-year letterwinner for
@LSUfootball
, James Stampley returned to his Purple & Gold roots to work on his PhD with a focus in exercise physiology. He chats with
@WFTate4
in the latest On Par with the President.
Watch:
5
21
143
I’m extremely grateful for our employees at
@LSUResLife
, Facility Services, and the LSU Police Department who have been working around the clock this week to take care of our students and campus. Thank you!
1
11
136
Dear Students,
In less than two weeks, you will begin arriving on our beautiful LSU campus for the start of the fall semester. All of us—your faculty, staff, and peers—are excited to welcome back our outstanding students.
7
11
133
A message I'd like to share with the LSU community:
21
39
128
It was my pleasure to attend and congratulate Maribeth for earning her diploma!
Senior Maribeth Gorsuch won’t be able to attend her graduation on Friday due to our game so graduation came to Tiger Park!
Thank you to Robert Dampf, Chair of Board of Supervisors, and Thomas Galligan, Interim President for surprising Maribeth at practice!
#ForeverLSU
19
76
1K
1
4
129
Thank you to
@LouisianaGov
and
#lalege
for the most successful legislative session for higher education in years! We appreciate your investment not only in the LSU system but all of higher ed in Louisiana!
0
18
123
What continues to give me hope and what fills me with extreme pride is the way our LSU Family has stood up during this historical moment to help keep the great people of Louisiana standing.
0
28
122
Even though we’re spending more time apart these days than we’d prefer, we remain united as one LSU family.
In the words of our alma mater, “May thy spirit live in us, forever LSU.”
4
20
121
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Just as this pandemic has been beyond description in so many ways, so too is my pride in you for everything you have achieved despite COVID. I wish all our talented graduates the very best in the years ahead. Geaux Tigers and Forever LSU!
1
9
119
Today,
@LSUHealthNO
medical students Heather Duplessis and Lauren Bagneris were honored by the Louisiana State Legislature and
@mayorcantrell
for responding to an in-flight medical emergency. LSU President
@WFTate4
attended during his first visit to LSU Health New Orleans.
1
26
121
I am beyond excited to welcome our students to campus for Move-In Days! Let’s all have a safe semester by following CDC guidelines, wearing masks and physically distancing when possible.
#MaskUpLSU
3
8
116
The violent attack of Holden White, a member of our
@LSUEunice
family, is horrendous and heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with Holden, the LGBTQ+ community, & everyone at our Eunice campus. Hate and violence in all its forms are wrong. They damage all of us
0
48
104
Today’s episode of On Par with the President features
@LSUwbkb
coach
@KimMulkey
. The Louisiana native shares her experiences playing youth sports and her focus on the success of the student-athlete.
Watch/Listen:
6
20
99
I’ve spent the past week learning firsthand how much LSU impacts every corner of Louisiana, visiting our campuses in Shreveport and New Orleans. Our economic impact across Louisiana is $5.1 billion, but our influence on the daily lives of Louisianans is truly priceless.
1
12
99
As a teacher, nothing gives you more pride than seeing your students succeed. While it’s been some years since
@LouisianaGov
was in my classroom, it’s great to see him inaugurated for another term as our governor.
#LaGov
#LaLege
1
9
97
I inspected several classrooms today along with
@StaciaHaynie
. Our Facility Services staff has done a great job preparing our buildings to safely hold classes in the fall. We can't wait to see our students again!
6
11
98
On Par with the President is a podcast hosted by
@WFTate4
. During each episode, he will chat with students, alumni, faculty and staff from the LSU community who are at the top of their game about their journey to success, setting and fulfilling goals, creating a legacy, and more.
2
25
94
As the search for a permanent president moves to the critical stages, I have given much thought to the future, what is best for LSU, and what is best for me and my family.
2
12
92
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this devastating storm, including our students from the impacted areas and colleagues and students at
@LSUAlexandria
,
@McNeese
and
@SowelaTCC
.
5
13
90
1
8
90
The death of George Floyd forced us to face heart-wrenching questions of institutional racism, inequity, and methods of policing that are incompatible with LSU’s vision for a safe and equitable community.
8
11
88
Dear LSU Students,
I write to you today with a very specific request: I’m asking each of you to get tested for COVID-19 at least once a month at one of our testing sites across campus.
Please read more:
10
34
87
It’s such an honor to stand with these outstanding LSU alumni.
On the final day of Black History Month, I am proud to recognize the contributions and achievements of past and current black students, faculty and staff who are leading our great university and state forward.
Congrats to the five Tigers who are our 2020 Distinction in Diversity Honorees!
@RaufMahmoud
@seimoneaugustus
Rachel Emanuel
Leo Hamilton
@LindaT_G
More info:
#ForeverLSU
0
12
107
1
10
83
Today, our LSU Family honors the victims of 9/11 and gives thanks to the first responders across the nation who serve and protect our communities each and every day.
LSU remembers all who lost their lives on September 11, including LSU graduate Lt. Michael Scott "Scotty" Lamana, U.S. Navy.
#NeverForget
1
74
618
0
9
73
Lod Cook was an amazing man and a visionary leader who was dedicated to improving his community and providing others with opportunities to pursue their dreams.
1
5
74
Our outstanding team at
@LSU_Shreveport
has received a grant to acquire additional 3D printers so they can increase their production of critically needed face masks, in partnership with local organizations. A great example of community spirit at work!
1
16
71
The safety, health and well-being of the LSU community is my highest priority as your interim president. So, I have shared an update on actions we’re taking at LSU to properly respond to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, or coronavirus. Full message:
2
15
70
Dear LSU Students,
As Labor Day approaches, we are looking forward to some extra time off over the long weekend. Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a great holiday.
2
6
68
So far, more than 80% of students and 70% of faculty and staff have provided proof of vaccination, with the numbers rising each day. President
@WFTate4
provides a full update on LSU’s COVID protocols and mitigation efforts in this video.
29
12
68
We meet again tomorrow and Wednesday. This is just the start. We hear our students’ voices and we will take action.
6
11
67
I enjoyed meeting with new members of the state legislature to celebrate the incredible successes happening at LSU and to discuss our priorities for the upcoming session. I look forward to our partnership!
3
6
64
During Black History Month — and every month — I encourage everyone in our LSU Family to celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans who have made our campus, state, nation, and world a better place to live for everyone.
0
13
65
From the very start of our fight against COVID-19, our incredible team at
@LSUHealthNO
has been on the frontlines, and now they’re also conducting antibody testing and clinical trials on possible treatments—and they’re producing 3D-printed PPE. Truly inspiring work!
1
14
64
While we are physically distant, we are always together in spirit.
#ForeverLSU
You may not be here to enjoy Memorial Tower’s noon chimes, so we’re bringing them to you.
23
331
1K
1
7
57
Our
@LSUHS
team has been key in our statewide COVID-19 fight on every front, from treatment and testing to clinical trials and 3D-printed nasal swabs, just to name a few of their amazing efforts. I’m extremely proud of the work they’re doing every day to improve and save lives!
1
12
59
Thank you for the courageous way you've adapted to the events that have so quickly changed what we knew as normal. I'm proud of your collective efforts, and I know by continuing to work together there will be brighter days ahead.
Read my full letter here:
1
14
56
Our statewide fight against COVID-19 on every front has only been possible with significant contributions and assistance from our team at
@LSUEunice
. At a time when we’ve had to be physically distant, our LSU Family has never been more united.
1
8
54
Students, we know that many of you have been hit very hard by Hurricane Ida. We want to extend our sincere condolences to those who have experienced loss and share some resources that may help you.
Read more:
2
24
53
We're looking forward to a day off on Friday before the holiday weekend, but it's important that everyone in the LSU community continues to stay at home as much as possible, limit travel and follow physical distancing guidelines. Let's keep doing our part!
2
17
53
Since 2020 the amount of hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has increased by 150% - the killings in Atlanta are a tragic part of this terrible trend.
7
19
52
What a great night in Lafayette with our alumni, civic and business leaders, and regional lawmakers discussing the upcoming year at LSU and our priorities heading into session. We look forward to a bright future in the region.
1
4
49
The second episode of our podcast On Par with the President is now live!
@WFTate4
chats with LSU professor Nancy Rabalais about her national award winning work as an oceanographer.
Watch/Listen:
2
8
47
His legacy will not be forgotten, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Alice, and the rest of his family.
0
5
46
In
@WFTate4
’s new podcast episode, he chats with
@LSUBasketball
@CoachMcMahon
about recruiting, career goals, joy and more.
Watch/listen:
0
16
46
President
@WFTate4
provides an update on LSU student vaccination numbers as we approach the first week of the semester.
8
12
46
A senior
@LSU_Honors
student double majoring in
@LSUscience
and
@LSUEngineering
, Bri Robertson is an outstanding scholar who has made the most of her time as a Tiger.
She chats with
@WFTate4
in this episode of On Par with the President:
2
12
45
There are several sites on campus to get vaccinated:
You can also go here for more vaccination locations within Louisiana:
BREAKING: LSU students are required to submit proof of their first vaccination by Sept. 10 at the following link:
Students have until Oct. 15 to submit proof of full vaccination.
More details:
85
383
2K
5
14
43
Happy new year and welcome back!
As we begin the spring semester, please take a moment to read my letter:
2
10
44
I am thinking about each of you, and wishing the best for all of you. Please take care of yourselves and each other, and let us help if we possibly can.
Sincerely,
Tom Galligan
LSU Interim President and Professor of Law (8/8)
3
1
43
In the newest episode of On Par with the President professor
@PREAUX_FISH
shares his journey from the concrete jungle to the underwater world of fish.
@LSUScience
@TEDTalks
Watch/Listen:
0
14
38
@BKubena
We support survivors of sexual assault. We also support our students' right to protest peacefully and participate in the dialogue about a terrible social ill.
13
3
39
I’m very grateful for the wonderful leadership Mary Werner has provided during her tenure as chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors, and I know Robert Dampf and
@RemyStarns
will be equally outstanding as the new board chair and chair-elect!
2
4
40
As we prepare to return to campus this fall, your health and safety remain the university’s top priorities. As outlined in our Roadmap to Fall, LSU will implement COVID-19 contact tracing as well as a public health study on the virus.
Details:
2
10
39
This past Friday, we proudly conferred 1,966 degrees to fall 2020 graduates at our commencement ceremony in Tiger Stadium and I had the great privilege of delivering the commencement address. Here was my message to our resilient Tigers:
0
4
40
Dear Students,
We have had more than our fair share of natural disasters and challenges this year, and now, it is gut wrenching to see the devastation left behind by Hurricane Delta.
1
5
37
This afternoon, during an LSU Zoom event titled “The Listening Room: A Forum for Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices,” in which I was a participant, an unknown individual “Zoom bombed” the event in an extremely vulgar and offensive manner.
4
3
37
It’s always great to be at
@LSUAlexandria
to visit with dedicated and talented faculty and staff members, and discuss some of the great things happening on campus!
1
4
38
However, we cannot stress to you enough that our ability to continue in-person classes and activities throughout the fall semester depends on all of us strictly adhering to health and safety regulations. Please read our full letter and take the pledge:
0
12
37
It was my pleasure to join our outstanding students and staff to lend my support for the next generation of leaders in Louisiana.
Thanks
@LSUpresident
Tom Galligan for supporting Louisiana 4-H! Today is 4-H Day at the Capitol!
@LouisianaHouse
@Louisiana4H
0
0
24
1
2
36
An outstanding example of an undergrad conducting research that will register a lasting impact in Louisiana and beyond. Congrats, Andrew and professor Johnson!
0
7
35