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The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

Dr. Wainwright taking the podium and addressing the members of the faculty senate at their first meeting of the semester.

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...

Dr. Wainwright smiling towards the future just outside of Dyson Hall with Friendship Oak in sight.

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...

Dr. William Wainwright walking on  stage in the Student Union Ballroom to begin his convocation address at his first faculty and staff convocation.

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

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....

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