Q&A: Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson
After serving as president of the University of Louisiana System from 2017-23, Jim Henderson became president of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. In a recent interview, he detailed his work returning to a student-facing role. This transcript of the interview has been edited for length and clarity. The full interview can be heard on Episode […]
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