Instead of merging LSU-Shreveport and Louisiana Tech -- and moving LSUS to the University of Louisiana System -- the president of the LSU System has put forth another idea.
LSU System President John Lombardi and LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Hank Danos are coming to town to visit LSU-Shreveport and LSU Health-Shreveport.
A $251-million mid-year deficit-reduction plan unveiled by the Jindal administration and approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget will have a statewide impact. And some of that impact will be felt right here in Shreveport.
A new LSU System report recommends developing a stronger LSU-Shreveport rather than merging the college with Louisiana Tech University or any other institution.