The Lion's Roar

Wainwright addresses faculty senate, talks cybersecurity, growth and retention

Staff Report • August 22, 2023

On Wednesday, April 16, the SLU faculty senate met for the first time this semester in the Alumni Center with a special speaker, new SLU President Dr. William Wainwright. Wainwright addressed the faculty...

Get to know Southeastern’s new president: Dr. William Wainwright

Chloe Williams and Chase Gispert • August 14, 2023

On April 27, Dr. William S. Wainwright was announced as Southeastern’s fifteenth president. The Louisiana native succeeds Dr. John L. Crain, who held the position for just over 14 years since...

President Wainwright addresses faculty and staff at his debut convocation

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief • August 11, 2023

Faculty and staff gathered in the Student Union Ballroom at 11 a.m. today for their annual convocation. Dr. William Wainwright welcomed everyone with his convocation address and stated, “Last week,...

President provides update on last spring’s network outage

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief • August 3, 2023

Today, a “Message from the President” email was sent to students, faculty and staff regarding an update about the infamous network outage this past spring semester. The university’s incoming...

Dr. Crain’s final Message from the President

Staff Report • June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023 As previously shared, Dr. William Wainwright will assume the role of President of Southeastern on Monday, June 5. I know everyone joins me in wishing him and his wife Misty the very best...

OPINION | Dear presidential search committee: Listen to the students

Samantha Sims, Staff Reporter • April 26, 2023

Southeastern is looking for a new president, but the students are looking to have their voices heard. Last week, the committee picked two finalists, and many students are not happy with their choices....