Office of the President
Dr. Ramesh Kolluru was appointed the seventh president of the Â鶹ҹÊÐ on Feb. 27, 2026.
A nationally recognized higher education leader, researcher and innovator, Dr. Kolluru has more than three decades of experience spanning academic leadership, research advancement and economic development. A two-time graduate of Â鶹ҹÊÐ, he has dedicated his career to strengthening the University’s academic excellence, expanding its research enterprise and advancing its impact across Louisiana.