BREAKING: Reese Named Ninth President of McNeese State University - American Press

BREAKING: Reese named ninth president of McNeese State University

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has named Senator Mike Reese as the ninth president of McNeese State University, selecting a longtime public servant, business executive and regional leader to guide the institution into its next chapter. Reese brings more than three decades of leadership experience across government, business, economic development, finance, logistics and higher education policy. As a Louisiana state senato…

Republican state senator hired as McNeese State University president

Sen. Mike Reese listens to debate on the floor of the Louisiana Senate on May 27, 2025. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)A Republican state senator from Leesville has been named the next president of McNeese State University despite having no prior professional experience in higher education.  The hiring of Sen. Mike Reese was made official Tuesday at a special University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors meeting, with all board members …

BREAKING: Reese named ninth president of McNeese State University - American Press

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors has named Senator Mike Reese as the ninth president of McNeese State University, selecting a longtime public servant, business executive and regional leader to guide the institution into its next chapter. Reese brings more than three decades of leadership experience across government, business, economic development, finance, logistics and higher education policy. As a Louisiana state senato…

State Sen. Mike Reese announced as next McNeese president

State Senator Michael “Mike” Reese announced as McNeese President

State Sen. Mike Reese named next McNeese president after UL System board vote

Louisiana Sen. Mike Reese, a Republican from Leesville, has been named the next president of McNeese State University after two finalists were interviewed by the University of Louisiana System board of supervisors Tuesday, May 19.

Sen. Mike Reese named as new McNeese president

The University of Louisiana System named a state senator as the next president of McNeese State University. In a special meeting on Tuesday, board members unanimously selected Republican Sen. Mike Reese, who represents Louisiana Senate District 30 in central and southwest Louisiana, to run the university starting July 1. The board also appointed UL System President Rick Gallo and Board Chairman Mark Romero to negotiate the terms of Reese’s appoi…