Recently, I sat down with the interim head of Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Paul Sisson.

Sisson took the new position, after the lingering threat of a merger with Louisiana TechUniversity, that would have resulted in the loss of personnel, organizations on campus, and the loss of their highly ranked athletics programs.

Will there be a FOOTBALL team coming to LSU-Shreveport soon?!

Interview with Dr. Paul Sisson:

Background, thoughts on budget cuts:

 

Thoughts on the initial study suggesting the merger, firing of former LSU System President John Lombardi, and the legislature revoking the bill:

 

Likelihood of a future merger bill, future of LSU-Shreveport, what's next:

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